Flying from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
Copenhagen Airport is located in Copenhagen. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to CPH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to CPH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kms (5 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check if flying out of IAD makes more sense for your journey.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to CPH can be booked with SAS.
SAS is the most popular choice for travellers flying from IAD to CPH.
For reliable, punctual service, book with SAS. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 80.0% for flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Copenhagen Airport.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and CPH:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to CPH flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and CPH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Reserve a hotel close to CPH if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Hit the road running by picking up a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt to explore Copenhagen and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
The centre of Copenhagen is around 4 miles from Copenhagen Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Currently, £149 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £339. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Washington DC to CPH, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Copenhagen. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Copenhagen is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to CPH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport in February when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Copenhagen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Copenhagen right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Copenhagen Airport:
Kopenhagen and The Little Mermaid are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Copenhagen travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rosenborg Castle.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Denmark just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kms (90 miles) west of Copenhagen, a visit to Odense will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like H.C. Andersen Quarter, HC Andersens Hus and Rose Garden.
Aalborg is another well-known destination in Denmark and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north-west of Copenhagen. No journey is complete without seeing Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Church of Our Saviour and Aalborg Havnefront.