Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Copenhagen's timezone is UTC+1, making Copenhagen one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to CPH start from 06:35 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 20:40 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 77 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to CPH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Copenhagen (and maybe even some other great corners of Denmark!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
With 76.15% of its services landing on schedule, SAS is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to CPH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and CPH include:
Brussels Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Right now, 57 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 102 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to CPH.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LHR to CPH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CPH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Copenhagen's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Copenhagen. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Copenhagen based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Copenhagen is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to CPH in February. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Denmark
Odense is just one of the many places in Denmark waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Copenhagen. Around 145 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur, Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden.
Aalborg is another well-known destination in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. No trip is complete without dropping by Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg.
