Cheap flights to Copenhagen

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$1658	Price for this month
Cheapest price	$1617	From Auckland to Copenhagen

Cheapest prices for Copenhagen flights by month

January

$2185

February

$1680

March

$1657

April

$2011

May

$1579

June

$1959

July

$1970

August

$1930

September

$1665

October

$1611

November

$1494

December

$2317

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Copenhagen. Flying to Copenhagen in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Copenhagen?

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Price	1060 - 2517 NZD
Temperature	3.9 - 22.1 °C
Rainfall	16.9 - 50.3 mm

Peak season:

Find out if this really is the happiest city in the world by booking cheap flights to Copenhagen. The Danish capital is a staple on the UK short-break trail with more than enough attractions to fill a weekend. Most people start with the Carlsberg Visitors Centre founded by Carl Jacobsen, son of the famous brewer and known for his cultural contributions to the city. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is one of Denmark’s finest museums and he also commissioned the iconic Little Mermaid statue on the waterfront. Another much visited attraction, beloved by children and those young at heart, is the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, arguably the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark. The peak time to take flights to Copenhagen is May through August. Christmas is also busy and full of festive fun with illuminations, market and gift stalls. If you plan to travel to Copenhagen during Christmas and New Year’s then expect flight tickets and accommodation to be more expensive.

Off season:

Winter, with the exception of the Christmas/New Year’s period, is the off season and when you can pick up some cheap flights to Copenhagen. January and February are the coldest months with daytime temperatures typically hovering around freezing. For some this is the best time to explore the city for its lack of tourists and uncrowded museums, galleries and restaurants.

When is the best time to book flights to Copenhagen?

It’s just a short hop from the UK to Copenhagen and despite its northern location, the climate is milder than you may expect. Any time from May to September is a good time to book flights to Copenhagen. This is when the weather is the most comfortable for exploring the city by foot and for taking boat cruises. Check the dates for the Copenhagen Carnival which takes place in May and attracts more than 100,000 music fans. Book flight tickets and accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment. Another popular music event to note is the Roskilde Festival in June/July held around a 30 minute drive south-west of Copenhagen. The city may be busier than usual before and after the festival.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Copenhagen?

The cheapest flights to Copenhagen are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Copenhagen trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.

How long is the flight to Copenhagen?

Flights from London to Copenhagen: 1 hours 50 minutes.

Flights from Manchester to Copenhagen: 1 hours 50 minutes.

Flights from Birmingham to Copenhagen: 1 hours 45 minutes.

Flights from Glasgow to Copenhagen: 3 hours 40 minutes.

Which airlines operate flights to Copenhagen?

London to Copenhagen is a busy flight route with around 20 flights a day connecting the cities. British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Norwegian Air are the main airlines operating this route from London. For other main cities such as Manchester and Birmingham, you can take connecting flights or fly direct with Scandinavian Airlines.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Copenhagen International Airport (CPH) is situated 5 miles southeast of Copenhagen city centre. With metro, trains and buses serving the airport getting to the city shouldn’t pose any problems. The train is the quickest method with just a 15 minute journey time. Buses typically take around 55 minutes, and metered taxis are also available; you can pay by credit card.