Travelling from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): What you need to know
Frankfurt's main base, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
Jump on a direct Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Copenhagen (where Copenhagen Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 49 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 7:20am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from FRA to CPH is with Lufthansa at 10:15pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to CPH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Get there in one go from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) operate from here.
When jetting out of FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport with Lufthansa.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa between FRA and CPH.
Among carriers operating on this route, Scandinavian Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
74% of flights departing from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and CPH include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to CPH flight:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near CPH and be in snooze mode sooner:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport flight.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport to the centre of Copenhagen is about 6 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport is $81. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $165. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Frankfurt to CPH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Copenhagen. September is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Frankfurt to CPH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February has temperatures of between -4ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Copenhagen
Start your Copenhagen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Kopenhagen, The Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Copenhagen itinerary.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Denmark waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres west of Copenhagen, a trip to Odense will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like H. C. Andersens House, H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.
Around 225 kilometres northwest of Copenhagen, Aalborg is another essential stop in Denmark. Start your sightseeing at Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.