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Denmark
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Denmark Map
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Cities
- Billund
- Copenhagen
- Roskilde
Ports of Call
- Copenhagen
Airports in Denmark
Copenhagen International Airport (CPH)
Overview
The biggest airport in Scandinavia, Copenhagen International Airport is located on the island of Amager. Commonly referred to as Kastrup or Kastrup Airport, five miles (8km) south of downtown Copenhagen.
The facility sees 21 million passengers each year, of which more than 90 percent come on international flights. Despite the high volume of traffic, Copenhagen International Airport is an efficient facility with plenty to see and do inside.
Excellent restaurants serving international cuisine and a number of good duty-free and luxury brand shops provide entertainment for adults, while play areas keep the little ones occupied. There are also hot showers and saunas in the airport's hotels, which are a great way to relax between long flights.
Location
Copenhagen Airport is situated five miles (8km) southeast of Copenhagen city centre.
Getting to the city
Buses, trains, and taxis provide transport from the airport to Copenhagen city centre and vice versa. Train and metro tickets are available from the ticket office above the railway station in Terminal 3. The metro is serviced at four to six second intervals during the day and every 15 to 20 minutes at night. Taxis can be hired from outside the arrival areas. Fares can be paid by credit card.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Contacts
Tel: +45 3231 3231
Billund Airport (BLL)
Location
The airport is located just over one mile (2km) northeast of Billund, Denmark.
Getting to the city
There are public buses from Billund to Vejle, Give, Esbjerg, Skanderborg, and Aarhus.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Location
Aalborg Airport is located in Nørresundby, approximately four miles (6km) northwest of Aalborg.
Getting to the city
Taxis to Aalborg and Nørresundby are available outside the terminal building, while buses also connect Aalborg, Aabybro, Hjørring, Thisted, Blokhus, and the airport with regular departures. The train stations of Lindholm and Aalborg are located 1.8 miles (3km) and 3 miles (5km) respectively from the airport. Limo services are also available.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October)
Contacts
Tel: + 45 98 17 11 44
Email: info@aal.dk
Copenhagen Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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