CPH security wait on Saturdays

On Saturdays, the average security wait at Copenhagen Airport is about 5 minutes, with the busiest period around 10:00. This is based on readings sampled every 5 minutes since 2022.

The all-week average is about 5 minutes, so Saturday is about average than a typical day.

See the current CPH security wait time

Every weekday compared

DayAvg wait (min)Busiest hour
Monday5.407:00
Tuesday4.617:00
Wednesday4.416:00
Thursday4.916:00
Friday507:00
Saturday510:00
Sunday5.912:00

Source: our own measurements of Copenhagen Airport's published Terminal 2 security wait, sampled every 5 minutes since 2022. Averages reflect the lower bound of each reported range.

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FAQ

Which day is busiest for security at Copenhagen Airport?
On average the busiest weekdays track the heaviest departure days; see the table above for the exact averages from our data. Whatever the day, the live wait is the only number that matters on the day itself.
Is the security wait shorter on weekends at CPH?
It varies by season and departure schedule — compare Saturday and Sunday against the weekdays in the table above. Always check the live wait before you travel.