# CPH — Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport)

> CPH (Copenhagen Airport) is the main international airport serving Copenhagen, Denmark. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/cph-copenhagen

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Metro M2 to central Copenhagen
- **Typical fare:** DKK 36
- **Journey time:** 15 min
- **Pickup point:** Metro station inside Terminal 3
- **Key warning:** Uber doesn't operate in Denmark — use Bolt or the official taxi rank.
- **Fare reality (CPH → City Centre):** expected DKK 36 · concerning DKK 350+ taxi · likely scam DKK 500+
- **Overall risk:** low — Extremely orderly. The Metro M2 takes you to the city centre in 15 minutes.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of CPH, ranked

1. **Metro M2** _(recommended)_ — cost DKK 36, journey 15 min, wait Every 4–6 min, 24/7, payment Card.
   - Pros: Fastest; Cheapest; 24-hour
   - Cons: None
2. **Train (DSB)** _(recommended)_ — cost DKK 36, journey 13 min to Central Station, wait Every 10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct to Hovedbanegården
   - Cons: Less frequent than metro
3. **Taxi** — cost DKK 250–350, journey 20–35 min, wait 0–5 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Expensive
4. **Bolt** — cost DKK 200–300, journey 20–35 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Tracked; Cheaper than taxi
   - Cons: Surge

## First 30 minutes after landing at CPH

1. Follow signs to the Metro inside T3
2. Buy a 3-zone ticket (DKK 36) or use the DOT Tickets app
3. M2 reaches Nørreport in 15 min, runs every 4–6 min
4. Expected total: DKK 36

## Common scams at CPH

- **Currency exchange kiosks** (low risk): Airport currency desks offer poor rates. _How to avoid:_ Pay by card or use a local ATM (Nokas/Forex).

## Payment warnings at CPH

- Contactless / Apple Pay works everywhere — no need to draw DKK cash.

## Arrival checklist for CPH

- Metro M2 for almost every trip
- Use Bolt — no Uber
- Card everywhere, no need for DKK

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Last updated: May 2026

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