Copenhagen to Frankfurt am Main (CPH–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CPH–FRA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, SAS and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 137 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: A3, AC, AI, ET, EY, NH, SQ, WY | 35 | 319, 320, 321, 32A, 32N | 1h10-1h30 | – | – | A3, AC, AI, ET, EY, NH, SQ, WY |
| SK SAS Also: EY, LY, RO | 13 | CR9, E95 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | EY, LY, RO |
| AY Finnair | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPH: CEST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Both Denmark and Germany are EU and Schengen member states. Danish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
CPH–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPH to FRA
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Lufthansa and SAS. With 151 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CPH to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPH to FRA ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (680 km). There are approximately 151 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 271 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
137 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KTT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.