Can you fly within Denmark without a passport?
ID on domestic and Scandinavian flights
Short answer
Yes, a passport is not always needed on a domestic flight in Denmark. SAS accepts a valid driving licence as travel ID on flights within Denmark, Sweden or Norway and on flights between these three countries. Danish citizens do not normally need a passport inside the Nordic countries, but they must carry photo ID. On flights outside the Nordics, Danes must have a valid passport.
Why
- The airline checks ID at boarding.
- Scandinavian routes have looser ID rules.
- Outside the Nordics a passport is required.
Details
A driving licence is not a travel document for trips to other EU countries outside the Nordics.
Tip
If you fly with another airline than SAS, check its ID rules before you go to the airport.
What may differ
Each airline sets its own ID rules, and they can change.
Common misconception
You always need a passport to board a plane.
What actually happens
On SAS flights within Scandinavia a valid driving licence is accepted.
People also ask
- Can I fly to Bornholm with a driving licence?
- Can I fly to Norway without a passport?
- Is the Danish legitimationskort valid for flights?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.