Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Amsterdam and Copenhagen are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from AMS to CPH start from 07:00 — the earliest with SAS. The latest departure is at 21:40 with SAS. In total, you can take your pick of 79 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AMS to CPH flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport. When you're ready to start your Copenhagen adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Denmark:
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving as scheduled, easyJet has the best on-time record for AMS to CPH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and CPH include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights taking off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kms (11 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CPH:
Travel at your own speed with a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and find adventure across Copenhagen and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport is approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Copenhagen. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
September is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Copenhagen in March.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Copenhagen Airport for July if you want to visit Copenhagen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 23ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to CPH in February. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Denmark just waiting to be explored. About 145 kms (90 miles) west of Copenhagen, a visit to Odense will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like H. C. Andersens House, H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.
Aalborg is another essential stop in Denmark and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north-west of Copenhagen. No trip is complete without a visit to Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.



















