Connections in Copenhagen (CPH)
Jul 17, 2019, 8:41 pm
#241
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(Another) tight connection ~ CPH
Hello,
I am considering an itinerary that would have me arriving in CPH from HKG on SK966 at 0700 and then departing for DUS on SK1629 at 0805. It is a Saturday morning.
MCT at CPH appears to be 45 minutes so that is allowable, but I am wondering from a practical point of view whether such a tight connection is wise.
For those more experienced in CPH would such a tight connection normally work, with checked baggage also making the flight?
Thanks
TB
I am considering an itinerary that would have me arriving in CPH from HKG on SK966 at 0700 and then departing for DUS on SK1629 at 0805. It is a Saturday morning.
MCT at CPH appears to be 45 minutes so that is allowable, but I am wondering from a practical point of view whether such a tight connection is wise.
For those more experienced in CPH would such a tight connection normally work, with checked baggage also making the flight?
Thanks
TB
Jul 17, 2019, 8:58 pm
#242
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This should be no issue at all. SAS gives usually a good buffer on their long haul flights and if the two flights are booked on the same ticket you even have the guarantee that SAS will rebook you on a later flight to DUS in the rare case you would miss your connection.
Mar 29, 2020, 10:34 am
#244
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Hi,
Looking to book award flight on SAS in business one ticket and HLO going EWR-CPH-HAJ with a 1:05h connection. ...... from what I've read that should be no problem. But the CPH-HAJ is on a ATR72 so not sure if that changes things (bus etc)
Edit: Must be a safte time as just noticed that on another day the connection time would be only 45 Minuites
Looking to book award flight on SAS in business one ticket and HLO going EWR-CPH-HAJ with a 1:05h connection. ...... from what I've read that should be no problem. But the CPH-HAJ is on a ATR72 so not sure if that changes things (bus etc)
Edit: Must be a safte time as just noticed that on another day the connection time would be only 45 Minuites
Mar 29, 2020, 4:02 pm
#245
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Hi,
Looking to book award flight on SAS in business one ticket and HLO going EWR-CPH-HAJ with a 1:05h connection. ...... from what I've read that should be no problem. But the CPH-HAJ is on a ATR72 so not sure if that changes things (bus etc)
Edit: Must be a safte time as just noticed that on another day the connection time would be only 45 Minuites
Looking to book award flight on SAS in business one ticket and HLO going EWR-CPH-HAJ with a 1:05h connection. ...... from what I've read that should be no problem. But the CPH-HAJ is on a ATR72 so not sure if that changes things (bus etc)
Edit: Must be a safte time as just noticed that on another day the connection time would be only 45 Minuites
Mar 29, 2020, 10:43 pm
#246
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A 1:05h connection in CPH is perfectly doable, and you might even have time to visit the lounge in the process. CPH is generally very easy for transfers, and being in C you would beat the masses to passport control too.
Mar 30, 2020, 5:23 am
#248
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Location: CPH, Swedish side of the bridge
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Hi,
Looking to book award flight on SAS in business one ticket and HLO going EWR-CPH-HAJ with a 1:05h connection. ...... from what I've read that should be no problem. But the CPH-HAJ is on a ATR72 so not sure if that changes things (bus etc)
Edit: Must be a safte time as just noticed that on another day the connection time would be only 45 Minuites
Looking to book award flight on SAS in business one ticket and HLO going EWR-CPH-HAJ with a 1:05h connection. ...... from what I've read that should be no problem. But the CPH-HAJ is on a ATR72 so not sure if that changes things (bus etc)
Edit: Must be a safte time as just noticed that on another day the connection time would be only 45 Minuites
Apr 1, 2020, 8:26 am
#249
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I have never flown ex CPH on an ATR, but don't they all depart from gates right outside the non-Schengen passport control? If so, then you hour will give you PLENTY of time to grab something in the lounge (which is also right outside the non-Schengen passport control). No need to worry whatsoever. In my experience TATL flights tend to land earlier, rather than later.
Apr 1, 2020, 11:10 am
#250
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The ATR's are normally operating from the old domestic terminal at the end of the A pier or bus gates, which is now in the new E pier. Either way it's a 10-15 min. walk after the transfer/passport check. But 1 hour should be ok, and you will not be able to book it on one itinerary unless the airlines thinks is doable in normal operation conditions.
Apr 1, 2020, 4:36 pm
#251
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The ATR's are normally operating from the old domestic terminal at the end of the A pier or bus gates, which is now in the new E pier. Either way it's a 10-15 min. walk after the transfer/passport check. But 1 hour should be ok, and you will not be able to book it on one itinerary unless the airlines thinks is doable in normal operation conditions.
Apr 2, 2020, 8:55 am
#252
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The C1x bus gates has been closed for about 6 months now. They closed when the bus gates at pier E opened. The computers has been removed from the gates too, but the rest of the interior is still there or at least were when I was through the airport last time in January. Hopefully they use this time with low passenger flow to remove the gates completely and fix the floors in the area, where they have been doing repairs for years now.
Apr 2, 2020, 12:21 pm
#253
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The C1x bus gates has been closed for about 6 months now. They closed when the bus gates at pier E opened. The computers has been removed from the gates too, but the rest of the interior is still there or at least were when I was through the airport last time in January. Hopefully they use this time with low passenger flow to remove the gates completely and fix the floors in the area, where they have been doing repairs for years now.
Apr 2, 2020, 12:31 pm
#254
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Location: CPH, Swedish side of the bridge
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Where is the E pier? I assume past the C/D gates but I have never even realized there was anything past D. A bit embarrassing since CPH is my home airport, but I never fly anything smaller than a 319/320 out of there... Is it close? Far?
Apr 2, 2020, 1:21 pm
#255
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It is new.... just continue down the corridor of the D-gates and you will arrive in the whole new shiny gate wing. About 10 minute walk from the lounge if you do no rush.