Flights from Copenhagen
Cheap flights from Copenhagen: routes, airlines and when to book
A cheap flight from Copenhagen is only a saving once bags, transfers and ticket conditions are included. Search with your actual party and luggage, then compare the same journey on the operating airline’s site. Copenhagen Airport’s destination list helps you find routes; the airline’s calendar tells you whether they run on your dates.
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From Copenhagen, check SAS first for choice, Norwegian for a second network, and Ryanair and Wizz Air for price-led European routes. Start looking two to three months ahead for a normal trip, and earlier for school holidays, summer and Christmas. Compare the full price with bags and transfers, not the first fare you see. Then check the airline site before you pay.
Airline and route context checked 18 October 2026 from a Copenhagen Airport schedule snapshot dated 3 October 2026 and summer 2026 route reporting. Routes change by season. No fare is quoted on this page.
Which airline should you check first?
| Airline | What it is best for from CPH | Route context checked 18 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| SAS | Widest choice, frequent flights, EuroBonus, easier rebooking options on higher fare types | The broadest carrier at CPH in the schedule snapshot, with about 90 nonstop destinations. Strong on Stockholm, Oslo, Aalborg and Amsterdam, with long-haul and European routes. Summer 2026 additions reported from Copenhagen included Bordeaux, Mumbai, Istanbul, Luxembourg, Riga, Marseille and Visby. |
| Norwegian | A strong second network for European routes, often worth comparing against SAS on the same dates | About 55 nonstop destinations in the snapshot. Strong on Aalborg, Oslo, Stockholm and London Gatwick. New Copenhagen routes reported for summer 2026 included Cluj-Napoca, Tbilisi and Tel Aviv. |
| Ryanair | Price-led city breaks where the airport and flight time still work | About 31 destinations in the snapshot, including London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, Krakow and Budapest. Check which airport you land at and what the transfer into the city costs. |
| Wizz Air | Central and Eastern Europe routes | A smaller CPH network in the snapshot, centred on Gdansk, Budapest and Warsaw, with related Wizz operations to places such as Bucharest and Chisinau. Frequencies and routes are more seasonal, so dates matter. |
easyJet and the European flag carriers are also at CPH, mainly to their own hubs and capitals. They are worth a look when the schedule is better or when you are collecting points in another alliance. The table above is a starting order for your search, not a ranking of quality.
Sources checked 18 October 2026: FlightQ Copenhagen Airport airline schedule snapshot dated 3 October 2026, and The Local reporting on summer 2026 routes from Denmark. Airlines add, pause and retime routes, so the live search for your dates is the final check.
When to book
- Normal European trip: start looking two to three months ahead. Set a price alert and book when the total price and times work. Waiting for a perfect day rarely helps.
- School holidays, summer and Christmas: book as early as you can once dates are fixed. SAS makes the same point in its own booking advice: peak dates sell on demand and prices can move day to day.
- Low-cost airlines: flights often go on sale six to nine months ahead, but the first price is not always the lowest. Track the route, then book before the last few weeks, when fares on busy flights tend to rise as seats fill.
- Long-haul trips: start earlier, compare one-stop options through the big hubs, and weigh a longer travel day against the saving. Check baggage allowance carefully, especially if you need a checked bag.
- Day of the week: SAS advises that neither the weekday nor the time of day reliably decides the price. Flexibility on travel dates matters more than the day you click buy.
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How to compare the real price
- Start with the return total for everyone travelling, with the bags you will actually take.
- Add transfers at both ends. A cheap fare to a distant airport can lose its advantage after train, bus or taxi costs, and after an early start from home. At the Copenhagen end, the metro is the cheapest way to the airport; with heavy bags or an early flight, we at Nord Guide also compare a fixed-price Welcome Pickups transfer to or from CPH.
- Check the operating airline and the ticket terms. Who flies the plane, can you change the date, and what happens if the first flight is late on a separate ticket?
- Then check the airline site. If the total and terms are the same, booking direct can make changes and disruption messages simpler.
- Consider Billund, Aalborg or Hamburg only when the saving is large. Add train or driving time, parking or train fare, and the cost of a very early departure. From Copenhagen, CPH is usually simplest.
Flying out before 07:00? A night near the terminal can be easier than a very early taxi. We at Nord Guide suggest you compare hotels near Copenhagen Airport on Booking.com.
Planning ahead for busy dates
If you fly from Copenhagen often, the cheapest habit is boring: fix your likely holiday dates early, track two or three routes (direct and one hub change), and keep your bag choice consistent so prices are comparable. For Christmas, Easter and summer school breaks, popular direct flights sell quickly. Book when you see a workable time, rather than holding out for a sale that may never reach that date.
Flying in from Britain? Our guide to flights to Copenhagen from the UK lists every direct route from London, Manchester, Edinburgh and other UK airports, with flight times and typical fares. For arrivals in Copenhagen, our Copenhagen Airport guide and first-time visitor guide cover the essentials for an easy arrival.
Quick answers
Which airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport?
SAS has the widest network from Copenhagen, followed by Norwegian. Ryanair and Wizz Air cover a smaller set of European routes, mainly for price-led trips. Route lists change by season, so check the live search for your dates.
When should I book a flight from Copenhagen?
Start looking two to three months ahead for a normal European trip, and earlier for school holidays, summer and Christmas. SAS advises booking some months in advance and booking peak dates as early as you can. There is no reliable day of the week that guarantees a lower fare.
Why does NordGuide not list cheap fares on this page?
Fares change by date, route, bags and how many seats are left. A fixed price printed here would be out of date quickly and could be wrong for your trip, so this page shows how to compare and links to a live search instead.
Is Kiwi the only place to check?
No. Use the Kiwi search on this page to compare across airlines, then check the airline site before you pay, especially for bags, changes and who operates the flight. Book direct if the total price and terms are the same.
Should I also check Billund, Aalborg or Hamburg?
Sometimes. Compare the flight saving against the train or drive time, fuel or train fare, parking and the risk of a very early departure. From Copenhagen, CPH is usually the simplest choice unless the saving is large.
What makes a cheap fare expensive?
Checked bags, seat choice, airport transfers at both ends, early or late flight times that need a taxi or hotel, and inflexible tickets. Compare the full trip price, not the headline fare.