Complete Guide to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) Lounges

Copenhagen Airport, also known as Kastrup Airport or Københavns Lufthavn, is the main international airport in the capital city of Denmark. It serves as a hub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and an international gateway to Scandinavia.

Regardless of your airline or the type of ticket you've booked, you can spend your time more comfortably at Copenhagen Airport by waiting for your flight in one of its 5 lounges.

There are options in both the Schengen and non-Schengen parts of the airport. All of these lounges offer paid one-time access, even without a membership.

Copenhagen Airport has two terminals: Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Your terminal determines where you will check in for your flight. However, both terminals are located within the same connected terminal building. They share a single security checkpoint, and you can freely move between both terminals once airside.

For practical purposes, the main thing you need to consider when choosing a lounge is not which terminal your flight departs from, but whether you're flying to a Schengen or non-Schengen destination.

If you're starting your journey in Copenhagen — or connecting from somewhere within the Schengen Area — you could use any of the lounges in the Schengen part of the airport. However, you can only reach the Pearl Lounge, which is in the non-Schengen part of the airport, if you're flying to a non-Schengen destination. That's because the Pearl Lounge is located after passport control.

Let's now take a look at each lounge at Copenhagen Airport.

There is currently one lounge located within the non-Schengen departures area at Copenhagen Airport.

Passengers flying to a non-Schengen destination could also choose to visit a Schengen Lounge, unless connecting airside from another non-Schengen destination. However, if visiting a Schengen lounge before a non-Schengen departure, you'll need to allow extra time after leaving that lounge to clear passport control.

Formerly the Eventyr Lounge, the new Pearl Lounge at Copenhagen Airport offers sweeping runway views and a contemporary Nordic design. This large space can accommodate over 180 guests, making it the largest Pearl Lounge in the world when it opened in 2026.

Terminal 3, Pier C, near Gate 26. Located after security and passport control in the non-Schengen Departures area of the airport.

05:30-20:00 (5:30am-8pm) daily

• Buffet with hot and cold food, including local and vegan options

• Hot drinks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, including local wines, draught beers, and spirits

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Baby changing facilities

• Meeting room (subject to availability)

• Quiet zone

• Work stations

• Wi-Fi

• Printer

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Online Advance Purchase Methods:

  • Dragonpass Go offers 3-hour passes for US$55 (DKK360/€48).

  • Lounge Pass offers 2-hour stays for US$47 (DKK308/€42). You must pre-book for a specific date and time.

  • Plaza Premium offers 3 hours of access to this lounge for DKK 300 (US$46/€41). You must book a pass for a specific date and time.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Oneworld passengers flying American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, in business class, or holding Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald status.

  • Star Alliance passengers flying Air China, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, or Turkish Airlines in business class or holding Star Alliance Gold status.

  • Emirates passengers flying business/first class, holding Skywards Gold/Platinum One status, or holding Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold/Platinum/Platinum One status.

• Memberships:

  • A Dragonpass or DreamFolks membership will get you 3 hours of access to this lounge.

  • A Diners Club, LoungeKey, or Priority Pass membership will get you 2 hours of access to this lounge.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Walk-Up Access: Subject to capacity constraints, you may be able to purchase a pass at the reception desk for DKK300 (US$46/€41).

Children aged 2 and under can enter free with an accompanying adult.

The Aspire Lounge is not affiliated with any particular airline, making it an accessible option for travelers with various memberships or who simply want to purchase a one-time entry pass.

Terminal 2, after security in the Schengen Departures area, between Piers A and B. Near Starbucks, La Place restaurant, and the Chocolate Shop.

06:00-20:00 (6am-8pm) daily, with extended opening hours until 22:00 (10pm) during peak summer months

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Soft drinks, hot drinks, and alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine on tap, and spirits served from a dedicated bar

• Shower (extra charge applies; subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Smoking area

• Soundproof work/call booths

• Wi-Fi

In addition to these amenities, Aspire Lounge offers the option to upgrade to its adults-only Aspire Suite section. This section includes à la carte dining with a premium menu and table service. At the time of writing, this upgrade costs DKK199 (US$31/€27) and is in addition to the standard lounge entry price.

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Online Advance Purchase Methods:

  • Aspire Lounges sells 3 hours of access for DKK269 (US$42/€36). You must pre-book for a specific date and time.

  • Dragonpass Go offers 3-hour passes for US$55 (DKK360/€48).

  • Lounge Pass offers 3-hour stays for US$33 (DKK216/€29). You must pre-book for a specific date and time.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Air Greenland, airBaltic, and Eurowings passengers flying business class or holding an eligible frequent flyer status tier.

• Memberships:

  • A Diners Club, Dragonpass, DreamFolks, Eurocard, Finnair Cockpit Crew, LoungeKey, or Priority Pass membership will get you 3 hours of access to this lounge.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Walk-Up Access: Subject to capacity constraints, you may be able to purchase a pass at the reception desk for DKK339 (US$52/€46).

Children aged 2 and under can enter for free with an adult.

Named after Denmark's most famous beer, the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge offers 3 different types of Carlsberg beer on tap.

Terminal 2, after security, between Piers A and B in the Schengen Departures area.

05:00-20:30 (5am-8.30pm) daily, except on Saturdays when the lounge closes at 20:00 (8pm)

• Buffet including cold "Nordic tapas"

• Soft drinks, hot drinks, wine, and Carlsberg draught beers

• Restrooms

• Wi-Fi

• Printer

• Online Advance Purchase Methods:

  • Lounge Pass sells 3 hours of access to this lounge for US$35 (DKK229/€31)

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Star Alliance passengers flying Aegean, Brussels Airlines, or TAP Air Portugal in business class or holding Star Alliance Gold status.

  • Air Greenland, Atlantic Airways, and Icelandair passengers in Business/Saga Class or holding eligible status with the respective airline.

• Memberships:

  • A Bravo Tours, Eurocard Platinum, LoungeKey, or Priority Pass membership will get you 3 hours of access to this lounge.

  • A credit card that includes LoungeKey or Priority Pass visits will also cover you.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Walk-Up Access: You may be able to purchase 3 hours of access at the reception desk for DKK229 (US$35/€31). However, walk-up access is suspended during busy periods.

Children under 2 years old can enter for free with an accompanying adult.

Located near the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge, you'll find the Danske Bank Aviator Business Lounge. This lounge generally does not offer passes for purchase online, but there are several other ways to get in. Subject to capacity on the day, you could also purchase access directly at the door.

Terminal 2, after security, between Piers A and B in the Schengen Departures area.

05:00-20:30 (5am-8.30pm) daily, except on Saturdays when the lounge closes at 20:00 (8pm)

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Hot drinks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer, and spirits

• Quiet room for phone calls

• Wi-Fi

• Printer

• Airline Status/Class:

  • Oneworld passengers flying Finnair and Iberia in business class (excluding Finnair Business Light) or holding Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald status.

  • Star Alliance passengers flying Aegean, Croatia Airlines, LOT, or TAP Air Portugal in business class or holding Star Alliance Gold status.

  • SkyTeam passengers flying Air France or KLM in business class or holding SkyTeam Elite Plus status (who also have access to the SAS Lounge).

  • airBaltic, Air Serbia, Alsie Express, Atlantic Airways, Etihad, Luxair, Sola Air, or Vueling passengers in business class or holding a status tier that makes them eligible for lounge access with the respective airline.

• Cardholders:

  • Danske Bank MasterCard World Elite, Platinum, or Valizo cardholders can use this lounge.

• Walk-Up Access: Subject to capacity constraints, you may be able to purchase a pass at the reception desk for DKK289 (US$45/€39).

Children under 2 years old can enter for free with an accompanying adult.

The SAS Lounge is the only airline-operated lounge at Copenhagen Airport.

Terminal 3, after security in the Schengen area of Pier C (before passport control, making this lounge accessible to passengers on both Schengen and non-Schengen flights, except for passengers transiting between two non-Schengen flights).

Daily from 05:00 (5am) until 30 minutes before the latest scheduled SAS flight departure for the day

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Hot drinks (including barista coffee), soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages

• Showers (subject to availability)

• Restrooms

• Work stations

• "Daylight Booster" space with extra artificial light

• Rest cabins

• Kids play area

• Conference room (extra charge applies)

• Wi-Fi

• Printer

• Online Advance Purchase:

  • SAS offers its own passengers 3 hours of access to its lounge for DKK299 (US$60/€40) if you purchase it on the SAS website more than 3 hours before your flight departs.

  • The price increases to DKK349 (US$65/€45) if you buy access within 3 hours of your departure time.

  • You must be flying SAS in economy class (or premium economy on a long-haul flight) to buy access to this lounge.

• Airline Status/Class:

  • SAS passengers flying business class (or premium economy within Scandinavia only).

  • SAS EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members flying SAS or a SkyTeam member airline.

  • SkyTeam business class passengers and SkyTeam ElitePlus members flying any SkyTeam airline.

• Walk Up Access: Subject to capacity constraints, SAS and SkyTeam passengers can purchase access directly at the lounge reception within 3 hours of departure for DKK349 (€45) or 4,300 EuroBonus points.

Children under 2 years old can enter for free with an accompanying adult. This lounge also allows pets (small cats and dogs only) at no extra charge, in addition to service dogs.

Wherever you're traveling to, the numerous lounges at Copenhagen Airport can make your wait more comfortable and enjoyable. The Pearl Lounge is ideal for passengers on non-Schengen flights, as it is located after passport control. Meanwhile, there are 4 lounges in the Schengen departure area of CPH that cater to different types of travelers.

Hav en god tur!