Airports in Denmark

There are four international airports in Denmark, and the busiest is, of course, Copenhagen Airport. However, you might consider using other airports too! For example, if you want to visit Legoland, then the best option would be Billund Airport. The reason is its close proximity to the famous park, being only 2 km away from each other. The airports listed below have mostly international routes. However, active airports like Bornholm and Midtjyllands operate national routes only.

Copenhagen Airport – IATA code CPH

~30 mio. passengers

Also referred to as Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen Airport is the largest international airport in Denmark. Besides serving the capital of Denmark, it also serves Zealand, Öresund Region and a part of southern Sweden. Copenhagen Airport is located on Amager, the island 8 kilometres south of Copenhagen and 24 kilometres west of Malmö (Sweden). It is a hub for Scandinavian Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia and Norwegian Air Shuttle. You can reach Copenhagen city centre in less than 15 minutes by bus, train or metro.

Billund Airport – IATA code BLL

~3 mio. passengers

Billund Airport is the second busiest airport in Denmark, only 2 kilometres away from the Billund city centre. The airport has more than 20 regular international flights, among which is a flight to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. The number of passengers is growing every year due to airport’s vicinity to Legoland Billund park, which can be reached by bus from the airport in only 6 minutes. The city centre of Billund is also easily reached by several bus lines.

Aalborg Airport – IATA code AAL

~1.5 mio. passengers

Aalborg Airport is located in Nørresundby, 6.5 kilometers northwest of Aalborg city center. Some of the regular international flights include destinations like Amsterdam, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, and London-Stansted. Additionally, there are seasonal flights and charters, primarily to popular tourist destinations in Spain and Greece. Currently, the city center can be reached by car, taxi, or public transportation. Notably, a railway connection to the airport was completed in 2022, providing convenient access for passengers.

Aarhus Airport – IATA code AAR

~0.4 mio. passengers

Aarhus Airport, located in Tirstrup, is the smallest international airport in Denmark in terms of passenger volume. Situated 36 kilometers northeast of Aarhus, it offers regular flights to destinations such as Gothenburg, Oslo, Prague, Gdansk, and Stockholm. Additionally, there are seasonal flights to various countries, including Germany, Spain, France, and Croatia. These seasonal destinations were introduced after 2018. To reach the city center, travelers can utilize the airport shuttle service (line 925X), which operates between the airport and Aarhus Railway Station. The journey takes approximately 54 minutes.