Where should I stay before an early flight from Copenhagen Airport?
Two ways to make an early flight
Short answer
For a very early flight you have two practical options. You can sleep at one of the two hotels by Terminal 3, Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport or Comfort Hotel, and walk to the terminal in the morning. Or you can stay in the city near a metro station, because the Copenhagen Metro runs around the clock every day. The metro ride between the airport and the city centre takes less than 15 minutes.
Why
- The metro runs around the clock, every day.
- The airport hotels are a short walk from Terminal 3.
- City centre to airport takes under 15 minutes by metro.
Details
The metro line to the airport is M2, which runs between Vanløse and Københavns Lufthavn.
Tip
Check your night trip on Rejseplanen before you go to bed.
What may differ
Timetables and departures can change, so check the trip the evening before.
Common misconception
Some think you must sleep at the airport to catch a dawn flight.
What actually happens
The metro runs all night, so a hotel near a metro station in the city also works.
People also ask
- Which hotels are at Copenhagen Airport?
- Does the Copenhagen Metro run at night?
- How long does the metro take from the airport to the city?
Sources
- Metroselskabet: Copenhagen MetroChecked at:
- Copenhagen Airport: Hotels at the airportChecked at:
- Copenhagen Airport: Clarion Hotel Copenhagen AirportChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
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