Connections in Copenhagen (CPH)
Jul 3, 2018, 3:04 am
#211
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Skymiles
Posts: 6
thanks CPH - Flyer. Yes makes sense to go earlier and get additional 30mins transit time. That would give me just about enough time for baggage check-in if arrival isn't too bate.
Last edited by haven11; Jul 3, 2018 at 3:11 am
Jul 6, 2018, 2:15 pm
#212
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: KSU (Kristiansund N, Norway)
Programs: SAS EBD/ *G
Posts: 2,163
FI has not the best on-time statistic. Even two hours would be too short for my liking when on separate tickets. I think the usual MCT for my travel insurance (in Norway) while travelling on separate tickets is three hours. With luggage I would certainly stick with three hours minimum.
Jul 6, 2018, 10:07 pm
#213
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Skymiles
Posts: 6
FI has not the best on-time statistic. Even two hours would be too short for my liking when on separate tickets. I think the usual MCT for my travel insurance (in Norway) while travelling on separate tickets is three hours. With luggage I would certainly stick with three hours minimum.
Jul 13, 2018, 1:38 am
#214
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 969
Not a nervous flyer, but a nervous connector and I want to venture outside the airport...
Flights HKG-CPH-KEF and KEF-CPH-HKG.
All flights are on SK except CPH-KEF, which is on FI (codeshare). All are on the same ticket itinerary. Inbound arrives at 06:20 and the CPH-KEF flights departs at 12.55, during which I’m looking to a set 2-hour tour (09:00-11:00) of Copenhagen (can store carry-on with tour company). I think this should be ample time for the tour.
I will go through Immigration, not just passport control although entering Schengen area from non-Schengen area. Then hop on the Metro (assuming can get ticket without chip/pin CC) to Kongens Nytorv station, enjoy a couple of hours in the city, and head straight back to the airport, passing through the self-service passport control (EU passport).
(Return journey I will be staying in the airport, wandering around and trying out the SAS Lounge.)
All the flights seem to be to/from Terminal 3. I understand that it’s just a walk-through if I want to visit T2.
Don’t know which areas are Schengen-only and I don’t want to find myself blocked off from getting some food for the CPH-KEF flight because of some barrier.
Is there anything else I should be aware of/forgetting/should know?
Thanks.
Flights HKG-CPH-KEF and KEF-CPH-HKG.
All flights are on SK except CPH-KEF, which is on FI (codeshare). All are on the same ticket itinerary. Inbound arrives at 06:20 and the CPH-KEF flights departs at 12.55, during which I’m looking to a set 2-hour tour (09:00-11:00) of Copenhagen (can store carry-on with tour company). I think this should be ample time for the tour.
I will go through Immigration, not just passport control although entering Schengen area from non-Schengen area. Then hop on the Metro (assuming can get ticket without chip/pin CC) to Kongens Nytorv station, enjoy a couple of hours in the city, and head straight back to the airport, passing through the self-service passport control (EU passport).
(Return journey I will be staying in the airport, wandering around and trying out the SAS Lounge.)
All the flights seem to be to/from Terminal 3. I understand that it’s just a walk-through if I want to visit T2.
Don’t know which areas are Schengen-only and I don’t want to find myself blocked off from getting some food for the CPH-KEF flight because of some barrier.
Is there anything else I should be aware of/forgetting/should know?
Thanks.
Jul 13, 2018, 2:26 am
#215
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,517
There are no passport control for CPH to KEF flights.
You can get metro tickets outside of T3 arrival. Regular credit card works.
You can get metro tickets outside of T3 arrival. Regular credit card works.
Jul 13, 2018, 3:13 am
#216
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: SK-EBD
Posts: 1,273
I will go through Immigration, not just passport control although entering Schengen area from non-Schengen area. ...passing through the self-service passport control (EU passport).
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All the flights seem to be to/from Terminal 3. I understand that it’s just a walk-through if I want to visit T2.
Don’t know which areas are Schengen-only and I don’t want to find myself blocked off from getting some food for the CPH-KEF flight because of some barrier.
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All the flights seem to be to/from Terminal 3. I understand that it’s just a walk-through if I want to visit T2.
Don’t know which areas are Schengen-only and I don’t want to find myself blocked off from getting some food for the CPH-KEF flight because of some barrier.
Almost all of the airport is Schengen. Non-Schengen is basically just a pier with very little service.
Airside, there is no Terminal 2 or 3.
Jul 13, 2018, 3:46 am
#217
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 969
Oh! Didn't realise that. First time going through Schengen area. So I can get off the metro and walk straight through to the Terminal? Just security?
Jul 13, 2018, 5:41 am
#218
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You will go through passport control from HKG and returning to HKG. Note to SAS lounge is before passport control, but I have never spent more than 5 minutes going through passport control, even during peak times.
Jul 19, 2018, 3:11 am
#219
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 969
Really? Read this on the CPH airport website: "SAS Lounge: Terminal 3 - Immediately left after the SAS Fast Track"
Jul 19, 2018, 4:11 am
#220
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,962
Jul 19, 2018, 4:22 am
#222
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,962
When you pass security you are airside. For intra-Schengen flights there is no passport control. Passport control is only needed if you leave the Schengen-area like you do when you head to HKG.
Jul 19, 2018, 5:53 pm
#223
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Passport control is also airside. Most Schengen airports are setup as such.
Dec 9, 2018, 2:50 pm
#224
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold / A3*G / NZ*S / EI Silver / Priority Club / Hilton HHonors
Posts: 11
Connecting to SQ at CPH
Hi,
I've got an SK - SQ connection (ARN - CPH - SIN) in CPH of 85 mins, which from reading all the prior replies seems more than enough, however I'm travelling in J, and as the SK lounge seems to be prior to Immigration, just wondering how bad the Immigration queue can be at this time of day (late morning) as this will dictate whether I visit the lounge or go straight to the gate. Or better yet, has anyone done the very same connection themselves?
Thanks for the help!
I've got an SK - SQ connection (ARN - CPH - SIN) in CPH of 85 mins, which from reading all the prior replies seems more than enough, however I'm travelling in J, and as the SK lounge seems to be prior to Immigration, just wondering how bad the Immigration queue can be at this time of day (late morning) as this will dictate whether I visit the lounge or go straight to the gate. Or better yet, has anyone done the very same connection themselves?
Thanks for the help!
Dec 9, 2018, 3:53 pm
#225
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,980
Take a seat in the lounge and look out of the window... it faces the passport control. 
i can be crazy crowed to empty. Depending on day and time and also if the danish authorities have enough staff at the passport check or rely on the automatic gates
i can be crazy crowed to empty. Depending on day and time and also if the danish authorities have enough staff at the passport check or rely on the automatic gates
