Copenhagen Airport (CPH) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Copenhagen Airport in Copenhagen, Denmark
Quick Facts
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is a Schengen Area airport in Copenhagen, Denmark. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport CPH
City Copenhagen
Country Denmark
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code CPH
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City Copenhagen
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Country Denmark
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Copenhagen Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Denmark.
Transit FAQs — Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Do I need a visa to transit through Copenhagen Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Copenhagen Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Copenhagen Airport is in Denmark, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Copenhagen during your layover.
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