Routes / LONDON / COPENHAGEN

London Copenhagen

3 nonstop pairs · 7 nonstop airlines · 279 nonstop flights/week

London to Copenhagen is close enough that you can leave after lunch and sit down for dinner in Nyhavn. Five airlines fly nonstop from three London airports, none over two hours.

West London or near Heathrow: British Airways or SAS. Departures run all day from Heathrow. Both fly A320-family jets with identical cabins, so book whichever is cheaper on your dates.

South London or Surrey: Norwegian or easyJet from Gatwick. Both fly several times daily.

North or east London: Ryanair from Stansted. Daily flights and the lowest fare on the route if you travel with hand luggage only.

Copenhagen Airport is fifteen minutes from the city center by metro. Tap your card at the platform and you are there. The metro runs past midnight, so late evening flights work fine and those slots are often cheaper.

Have a specific need? Use the decision guide below to filter by your airline, where you live, lounges, or where you're staying in Copenhagen.

Best Overall

LHR → CPH

2 airlines 214/wk 1h 55m

British Airways, SAS. easyJet from Gatwick when you want low fares without the Stansted commute.

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Strong Alternative

STN → CPH

3 airlines · 26/wk · 1h 45m

Ryanair UK, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair. British Airways from Heathrow costs more but flies almost every hour, making it easy to adjust if your plans change.

London → Copenhagen 2 airlines · 39/wk · 1h50m · Norwegian and easyJet from Gatwick, several daily, fares well below Heathrow. Good

Nearby cities with nonstop service

~111mi Bristol → Copenhagen 2 airlines · 9/wk Nearby ~112mi Birmingham, West Midlands → Copenhagen 1 airline · 8/wk Nearby

Nearby cities · connections only

~53mi Southampton No nonstop to Copenhagen Connecting ~76mi Bournemouth No nonstop to Copenhagen Connecting

Decision Guide

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Best pair by where you're coming from

Your location determines which airport is closest and most convenient.

Heathrow is the airport. The Elizabeth Line from Paddington takes around 30 minutes and runs frequently. The Piccadilly Line is slower at about 50 minutes but stops at more central stations along the way. From Soho, Covent Garden, or Mayfair, you are at Heathrow check-in in under an hour.

Heathrow again. Piccadilly Line from Earl's Court or Gloucester Road in about 40 minutes. Paddington is one Tube stop from Bayswater and a short taxi from most of west London. The Elizabeth Line from Paddington is the fastest route to any terminal.

London City Airport is six miles from the Square Mile and connected by DLR. Bank station to the terminal takes around 20 minutes. For other airports, the Elizabeth Line runs from Liverpool Street to Heathrow without changing trains.

Stansted Express from Liverpool Street in 47 minutes. Liverpool Street is a short bus or bike from most of east London. London City is also close on the DLR from Stratford or Limehouse. Heathrow is over an hour on the Elizabeth Line from here.

Gatwick is closer than Heathrow from anything south of the river. Gatwick Express from Victoria in 30 minutes, or Southern trains from Clapham Junction and London Bridge. East Croydon to Gatwick is 15 minutes by train.

Luton is the closest budget airport. Train from St Pancras takes around 25 minutes. King's Cross and St Pancras sit next to each other, with Piccadilly, Northern, Victoria, and Hammersmith lines all converging. The Piccadilly Line also runs to Heathrow from King's Cross in about 50 minutes.

Gatwick is down the M23, around 20 to 30 minutes by car from most of Surrey. Southern rail connects East Croydon, Redhill, and the Gatwick corridor. Heathrow means crossing south London or looping the M25.

For most London-area travelers, LHR → CPH is the default.2 airlines, 214 flights/wk.

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Best pair by where you're staying in Copenhagen

Your Copenhagen airport matters as much as your London airport.

The old city center around the main pedestrian street and Kongens Nytorv. Walking distance to Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, and the Round Tower. The highest hotel density and the easiest base for a first visit.

The canal district east of the center. Nyhavn has the colored townhouses on every postcard. Christianshavn across the harbor has Christiania and a quieter residential feel. Both are flat and bikeable from Indre By in minutes.

Immediately west of Copenhagen Central Station. The Meatpacking District has restaurants and bars in converted warehouses. Tivoli Gardens sits at the eastern edge. A strong pick for travelers who want nightlife within walking distance.

A residential neighborhood north of the lakes. More local and less polished than the center. Street food, independent shops, and a younger crowd. Farther from the tourist sights but connected by bus and bike lanes.

A quiet, green area west of the center with Frederiksberg Gardens and the zoo. Hotels cost less than in Indre By, and the metro connects to the center in about 10 minutes. Good for families and longer stays.

CPH is the right Copenhagen airport for most travelers.Check individual route pages for ground transport from CPH.

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Which pair your airline flies nonstop

Loyalty programs drive airport choice for frequent flyers. Here's where each airline operates.

Airline	LHR–CPH	STN–CPH	LGW–CPH
easyJet	—	—	✓
Ryanair UK	—	✓	—
Turkish Airlines	—	✓	—
Ryanair	—	✓	—
British Airways	✓	—	—
SAS	✓	—	—
Norwegian Air International Ltd.	—	—	✓

Most airlines fly LHR → CPH.0 airlines serve multiple pairs.

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Ranked by on-time performance

On-time = departing within 15 min of schedule. Higher competition tends to keep airlines punctual.

Insufficient data — 214/wk doesn't generate meaningful OTP stats.

Insufficient data — 26/wk doesn't generate meaningful OTP stats.

Insufficient data — 39/wk doesn't generate meaningful OTP stats.

LHR → CPH has the most schedule depth.High competition keeps airlines punctual.

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Lounge access by airport and terminal

Premium lounge access varies dramatically by terminal. This alone can determine airport choice for some travelers.

Priority Pass and pay-per-entry. Decent food, bar, and seating. Gets crowded during holiday departures. The best lounge option in South Terminal if you do not have airline status.

Smaller selection. A No1 Lounge and a couple of carrier-specific options. Quality is average. Gatwick does not have the lounge depth of Heathrow, which reflects its budget and leisure focus.

BA business class and oneworld Emerald or Sapphire. The Galleries First has a champagne bar and showers. The Club lounge is larger but more crowded. T5 is BA's home terminal and the lounge reflects it.

Upper Class passengers on Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse or the BA Galleries for character. Shower access is available.

Plaza Premium and No1 Lounges accept Priority Pass and Amex Platinum across multiple terminals. Quality is hit or miss and they get crowded, especially during the morning departure wave. Better than nothing if your carrier does not have its own lounge.

Pay-per-entry and Priority Pass. Basic food, drinks, and seating. Stansted is a budget airport and the lounge options reflect that. Fine for a quiet hour before departure, but do not expect Heathrow-level quality.

Pay-per-entry and Priority Pass. Small, basic, and often crowded during peak travel periods. Luton is a budget airport and lounge expectations should match. Hot food, drinks, and a quiet corner if you get there early.

Southend does not have an airside lounge. The terminal past security has a small bar and cafe. If lounge access matters to you, this is not the airport for it.

Open to Club Europe passengers and qualifying British Airways Executive Club members. Compact but clean, with food, drinks, and runway views. The terminal is small enough that you can leave the lounge 10 minutes before boarding and make your gate.

If you do not have lounge access, the departures area has coffee shops and a few restaurants airside. The terminal is modern and the wait is rarely uncomfortable. Quick security processing means you do not need to arrive early.

Open to SAS Business passengers, Star Alliance Gold, and EuroBonus Gold. The largest lounge in the airport, with hot food, a bar, and showers. Busy during morning and late afternoon peaks.

Accepts Priority Pass and lounge day passes. A quieter alternative for travelers without Star Alliance status. Light food, drinks, and Wi-Fi.

Several lounges sell day passes at the door or online for around 30 to 40 euros. Worth it during a long layover, less so if heading straight to a gate for a short flight.

Your airline and cabin class determine which lounges you can access.Check route pages for terminal assignments.

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Ranked by flights per week

More flights = more flexibility. Miss your flight, catch the next one. Schedule depth is insurance.

214/wk (~31/day) — 2 airlines. A departure roughly every 47 minutes at peak.

26/wk (~4/day) — 3 airlines.

39/wk (~6/day) — 2 airlines.

LHR → CPH: 214 flights/week.Miss one flight, wait 47 min for the next.

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Getting to the airport

Cost and time vary by mode. Train is more predictable than driving.

30 minutes to Victoria station, nonstop. Runs every 15 minutes during the day. Victoria connects to the Victoria, District, and Circle lines. Fast and reliable.

Cheaper than the Gatwick Express and run to more stations including London Bridge, Blackfriars, and St Pancras. Takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on route and stops. Good if your hotel is south of the river or near King's Cross.

Budget bus to Victoria Coach Station. Takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Very cheap but very slow. Only worth it if you are watching every pound.

Expect around 70 to 120 pounds into central London. The drive is longer than from Heathrow and the M23/A23 can be slow. Not recommended unless you are headed to south London or have a lot of luggage.

Contactless payment, 30 minutes to Paddington, and the line continues east through the West End to Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf without changing. Runs frequently from early morning. This is the default way into London for anyone not in a rush.

15 minutes nonstop to Paddington. Around 25 pounds. Faster than the Elizabeth Line but only saves you 15 minutes and costs significantly more. Worth it if your meeting starts in an hour.

Cheapest option. 50 to 60 minutes into central London with stops at Hammersmith, Earl's Court, South Kensington, and King's Cross. Gets crowded during rush hour and there is no luggage space. Fine for budget travelers with a backpack.

Black cab from Heathrow to central London costs around 50 to 90 pounds depending on destination and traffic. Minicab apps are cheaper. The M4 motorway can be slow during morning rush. Takes 45 to 75 minutes.

47 minutes to Liverpool Street station, nonstop. Runs every 15 to 30 minutes. Liverpool Street connects to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines. The best option unless you are going north.

Budget bus to Stratford, Liverpool Street, and Victoria. Takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and stops. Significantly cheaper than the train.

Expect around 100 to 150 pounds into central London. The M11 can be slow. Only sensible if you are sharing the cost or heading to north London or Cambridge.

The Luton DART connects the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway station in under 4 minutes. From there, Thameslink trains run to St Pancras, Farringdon, City Thameslink, and London Bridge. Total journey to St Pancras is around 35 to 45 minutes.

Coach services to Victoria, Baker Street, and other London stops. Takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Budget option.

Expect around 80 to 130 pounds into central London. The M1 motorway can slow to a crawl near the city. Only practical if you are heading north of London or splitting the fare.

Southend Airport station is attached to the terminal. Direct trains run to London Liverpool Street in around 55 minutes. Trains run every 15 to 20 minutes during the day.

The airport is next to the A127 road. Taxis to Southend town center cost around 10 pounds. On-site parking is cheap compared to other London airports. If you live within driving distance, parking and driving is often the simplest option.

London City Airport station is attached to the terminal. Trains run every few minutes to Bank station in about 20 minutes and to Canary Wharf in about 10. The cheapest and fastest way into the city.

Custom House station is about a 10-minute walk from the terminal. The Elizabeth line reaches Liverpool Street in about 12 minutes and Paddington in about 25. Useful if your destination sits along the Elizabeth line.

A taxi to the City of London takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. To the West End, allow 30 to 40 minutes. The DLR is faster and cheaper for destinations along its line.

Weigh transit time against schedule flexibility.A faster airport with fewer flights may not save you time overall.

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Red-eye vs daytime departures

Departure timing affects jet lag, hotel costs, and how you spend your first day.

London to Copenhagen is under two hours. No carrier runs an overnight flight on this route.

LHR → CPH has the most departure options.Check the route page for schedule details.

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Premium cabin options

Business and first class products on this route, ranked by value and quality.

BA flies A319 and A320neo aircraft with Club Europe up front. On a narrow-body, this means the middle seat blocked, a meal, and priority boarding. The seat frame is the same as economy. The value on a two-hour flight is lounge access at Heathrow, fast-track security, and a flexible ticket.

SAS uses A320neo aircraft with a short-haul business cabin: blocked middle seat, meal, and priority boarding. SAS Plus, one tier down, adds lounge access and rebooking flexibility at a lower price without the blocked seat. On a two-hour flight, Plus is often the better buy.

No business cabin on any of the three. Norwegian and easyJet sell extra legroom seats near the front. Ryanair sells priority boarding and seat selection. On a flight this short, paying extra buys a few inches of legroom and earlier boarding.

Check route pages for cabin details per airline.Business class products vary significantly between carriers.

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Connecting through London from a domestic flight

Direct flights run from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted every day. A connection through another European hub adds hours to a two-hour flight and rarely saves money. The only reason to connect is if you are building a through-ticket beyond Scandinavia and the fare discount on a single itinerary outweighs the time lost.

Book LGW → CPH. Same airport, no ground transport needed. 2 airlines, 39/wk.

Book LHR → CPH. Same airport, no ground transport needed. 2 airlines, 214/wk.

Book STN → CPH. Same airport, no ground transport needed. 3 airlines, 26/wk.

LTN has no Copenhagen nonstops. Your airline may offer a single-ticket connection through a hub. Otherwise, ground transport to a nonstop airport.

SEN has no Copenhagen nonstops. Your airline may offer a single-ticket connection through a hub. Otherwise, ground transport to a nonstop airport.

LCY has no Copenhagen nonstops. Your airline may offer a single-ticket connection through a hub. Otherwise, ground transport to a nonstop airport.

Avoid cross-airport transfers. No direct transit links between most metro airports. Budget 4+ hours minimum if you must.

Check which London airport your domestic flight arrives at, then book Copenhagen from that same airport.LHR arrivals → LHR–CPH · STN arrivals → STN–CPH

LHR → CPH

Know Your Airports

London & Copenhagen Airport Profiles

Each airport has a personality. Terminal quality, transit access, lounge scene, and crowd levels vary dramatically — sometimes more than the flight itself.

London Metro

Heathrow has four active terminals and your airline determines which one you use. Terminal 5 is British Airways territory, the newest and most polished. Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal, handles Star Alliance carriers. Terminal 3 has Virgin Atlantic and several US carriers. Terminal 4 is smaller and serves a mix of international airlines.

The terminals are not walkable between each other. Free inter-terminal transfers run on the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express between T2/T3 (which share a central area) and T5. T4 requires a separate bus. Build in 60 minutes if you need to change terminals for a connection.

Immigration at 6 to 8 AM is slow. The morning wave of transatlantic red-eyes all land in the same window, and queues back up. E-gates work for US passport holders, which helps, but the volume is real. The airport is well-signed and functional, not beautiful. Shopping is extensive if you clear customs early.

Copenhagen Pairs

CPH

Airlines

Flights/Week

214

Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, connected by a free shuttle train that takes about two minutes. South Terminal is the larger of the two and handles most scheduled long-haul flights. North Terminal serves a mix of short-haul and charter carriers.

The airport is smaller than Heathrow and easier to navigate. Security queues are generally shorter except during summer holiday peaks. The walk from security to gates in South Terminal is short. The overall experience is less stressful than Heathrow, which is part of the appeal for budget travelers.

Gatwick sits 30 miles south of central London, roughly twice the distance of Heathrow. The Gatwick Express runs to Victoria in 30 minutes, which is competitive, but Victoria is not as well connected to east London as Paddington.

Copenhagen Pairs

CPH

Airlines

Flights/Week

Stansted is a single-terminal airport designed by Norman Foster, and the building itself is worth noticing. The roof structure is a clean white canopy held up by trees of steel columns. It opened in 1991 and still looks modern. The terminal is compact and navigation is straightforward.

Stansted is a budget carrier hub. Ryanair dominates the departure boards. Long-haul service is limited. Most traffic is European short-haul on budget carriers. The airport does one thing well: move large numbers of passengers through a simple layout with short walking distances.

It sits 40 miles northeast of central London, the farthest of the four London airports from the city. The Stansted Express runs to Liverpool Street in 47 minutes, which is reasonable, but you are starting from much farther out.

Copenhagen Pairs

CPH

Airlines

Flights/Week

Closest nonstop airport STN (London Stansted Airport) · 26mi from LTN

Or connect through LHR London Heathrow Airport · 214/wk onward BCN Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El... · 74/wk onward PMI Palma de Mallorca Airport · 39/wk onward

Closest nonstop airport STN (London Stansted Airport) · 29mi from SEN

Limited connections through PMI Palma de Mallorca Airport · 39/wk onward CDG Charles de Gaulle Internationa... · 330/wk onward AGP Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · 50/wk onward

Closest nonstop airport LHR (London Heathrow Airport) · 22mi from LCY

Or connect through AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · 394/wk onward ZRH Zürich Airport · 101/wk onward DUB Dublin Airport · 31/wk onward

Copenhagen Metro

Kastrup is compact and easy to navigate. Three terminal buildings connect airside, so transfers between gates rarely take more than 10 minutes on foot. Terminal 3 has the metro station and the main departure hall. Most European flights use Terminal 2.

The post-security area has a wide range of shops and restaurants, with several Scandinavian design stores. Security moves faster than at most large European airports. The airport is well-signed in English throughout.

London Pairs

LHR + STN + LGW

Nonstop from London

279/wk

Into Copenhagen

15 min

Metro

All Pairs

Full Comparison

Every airport combination ranked by schedule depth. LHR–CPH carries 77% of weekly flights with the best on-time record. STN–CPH adds another 9%. The remaining 1 pair shares 14% between them.

Route	Airlines	Flights/Wk	Duration	OTP
LHR → CPH	2	214	1h 55m	—	Explore →
STN → CPH	3	26	1h 45m	—	Explore →
LGW → CPH	2	39	1h 50m	—	Explore →

Coverage Matrix

Which Airlines Fly Which Pairs

Not all planes are the same size. The aircraft type below each checkmark tells you whether you are getting a widebody (777, 787, A350) with wider seats and a quieter ride, or a narrowbody (737, A321) with a single aisle. On flights over five hours, the difference is significant.

LHR–CPH

STN–CPH

LGW–CPH

British Airways

✓
A319, A320

—

Norwegian Air International Ltd.

—

✓
737-800, 737 MAX 8

Ryanair

—

✓
737-800, 737 MAX 8

—

Ryanair UK

—

✓
737-800

—

SAS

✓
A321neo

—

Turkish Airlines

—

✓
33X

—

easyJet

—

✓
A319, A320

Quick Reference

Route Facts

Total Nonstops

279/wk

Across 3 pairs

Airlines

2 on LHR–CPH

Fastest Pair

1h 55m

LHR → CPH

Distance

611 mi

983 km

London

6 airports

LGW, LHR, STN, LTN, SEN, LCY

Copenhagen

2 airports

CPH, RKE

No Nonstop

LTN, SEN, LCY

No Copenhagen nonstops

LHR → CPH STN → CPH LGW → CPH LGW Routes LHR Routes LGW Delays LHR Delays

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about London to Copenhagen flights.

Heathrow makes sense from west London, where it is the closest airport and British Airways and SAS offer the flexibility to change flights. From south London, Gatwick is both cheaper and faster to reach. From north or east London, Stansted with Ryanair is usually the cheapest option. On peak summer weekends, the Heathrow premium shrinks because budget carrier fares rise too.

The metro runs from the terminal to the city center in about 15 minutes, with trains every few minutes. A regional train to Copenhagen Central Station takes roughly the same time. You do not need to book a transfer in advance. Taxis cost several times more than the metro and save little time in normal traffic.

Summer schedules are denser from all three airports. Copenhagen is one of London's most popular short-break destinations between June and September. For summer weekends, book early. Spring and early autumn have similar daylight hours with lower fares and thinner crowds in the city.

Ryanair fares from Stansted often run at half or less of a British Airways fare on the same date. The savings are real, but so is the commute: the Stansted Express takes around 50 minutes from Liverpool Street, and the bus takes longer. From north or east London, Stansted is close enough to be the clear choice. From south or west London, easyJet at Gatwick offers similar savings with a shorter airport journey.

A Friday evening departure and Sunday evening return gives you a full day and two half-days. Copenhagen is compact and walkable, so you can cover the main areas without a car. Flights run late enough on Sundays that you do not lose the afternoon.

Both fly narrow-body aircraft with a short-haul business cabin up front and economy behind. The hard product is similar: a snack and drink, roughly the same legroom. Pick whichever fits your frequent flyer program. BA earns Avios and credits toward Oneworld status. SAS earns EuroBonus points and credits toward Star Alliance status. The timetables overlap enough that the schedule rarely forces a choice.

London to Copenhagen Flights

3 nonstop airport pairs, 7 nonstop airlines, 279 nonstop flights/week.

LHR → CPH: 214/wk, 2 airlines

STN → CPH: 26/wk, 3 airlines

LGW → CPH: 39/wk, 2 airlines