Travelling from London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's major terminals.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Copenhagen Airport flight.
Copenhagen Airport is located in Copenhagen. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
With 68 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:35am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LHR to CPH is with British Airways at 8:40pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to CPH.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) take off from this terminal.
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Copenhagen Airport with British Airways.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to CPH.
British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 86.0% of services landing on schedule.
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Copenhagen Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider beginning your travels from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Norwegian Air Sweden operates direct flights from London to CPH departing from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the LGW to CPH route, Norwegian Air Sweden is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Want the most on-time carrier? Your best bet is easyJet. 91.84% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Copenhagen Airport arrive as scheduled.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to CPH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Copenhagen Airport can be booked from here.
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to CPH plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from STN to CPH.
Ryanair shines when it comes to on-time performance. An impressive 88.95% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Copenhagen Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
About Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Have a late flight from London to Copenhagen Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CPH and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Copenhagen Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Copenhagen. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
At the moment, 17 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Copenhagen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 32 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to CPH.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Copenhagen Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Copenhagen Airport (CPH). September is when most people visit Copenhagen. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
Lock in a London to CPH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Copenhagen to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Copenhagen Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Copenhagen
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Copenhagen right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Copenhagen Airport:
Kopenhagen and The Little Mermaid are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Copenhagen itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rosenborg Castle.
Explore more of Denmark
You've visited Copenhagen, now it's time to explore other parts of Denmark. Journey around 145 kilometres west to Odense to check off its leading attractions. From H. C. Andersens House to H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home, your itinerary will be busy.
Aalborg is another favourite destination in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres northwest of Copenhagen. No trip is complete without dropping by Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.