How early to arrive at CPH for a 20:00 flight?

For a 20:00 flight from Copenhagen Airport, you should be through security by around 18:00. At that time the average security wait has been about 8.7 minutes, measured every 5 minutes since 2022.

The all-day average is about 5.1 minutes, so your arrival window is busier than a typical hour.

See the current security wait at CPH

How early should you arrive?

Copenhagen Airport recommends arriving in good time: about 2 hours before short Schengen flights and about 3 hours before long-haul and non-Schengen flights. For a 20:00 flight that means being through security by around 18:00 on a short trip. Remember to allow time for check-in and bag drop too.

Source: Copenhagen Airport's official check-in recommendations

Wait around 18:00

TimeAvg. wait (min)
17:008.4
18:00 (recommended arrival)8.7
19:004.2

Source: our own measurements of Copenhagen Airport's published security wait in the Terminal 2 checkpoint, every 5 minutes since 2022. Averages reflect the lower bound of each stated range and indicate how busy it is, not opening hours.

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FAQ

How early should I arrive for a 20:00 flight at CPH?
For a 20:00 flight you should be through security by around 18:00 on a short Schengen trip, and earlier for long-haul flights. Always check the current live wait on the day.
How long is the security wait at CPH usually?
It varies by time of day, weekday and season. The table above shows the average wait around your arrival window, based on our measurements since 2022. On the day itself, the live wait is the only number that counts.
Can I still make a 20:00 flight if I arrive late?
It depends on the security wait and on whether you have checked in and dropped your bags. Use the recommended arrival time of around 18:00 as a baseline and check the current live wait before you leave.