Jul 10, 2023, 10:50 am
Last edit by: jamesbrownontheroad
LOUNGE OVERVIEW
SAS has two lounges at Copenhagen (CPH), both of which are located in Terminal 3, opposite the passport control of the C Gates:
- SAS Gold Lounge (turn right and go upstairs: access for EBP, EBD, EBG, *A Gold, *A First Class)
- SAS Lounge (turn left: access for SAS Business, SAS Plus, *A Business)
As of the 12th of September 2023 the lounge is open at 05.00AM but this is subject to change.
Here's the latest link to info about SAS lounges: https://www.flysas.com/content/flysa...AS%20departure.
LOUNGE AMENITIES
The SAS Gold Lounge offers the same amenities as the SAS Lounge, but with a slightly better food and drink selection. There is also an espresso bar which is staffed in peak periods. The Gold Lounge has higher ceilings and a more airy atmosphere.
Breakfast items (oatmeal, eggs, cereal, etc) are available at the buffet until around 10.30AM, when the offer shifts towards lunch.
A small number of showers are available.
Quieter recliners and places to sleep are towards the back of the lounges, overlooking the landside car park.
LOUNGE ON ARRIVAL
Arrival use of the lounge is for PY, J, and SK Diamond and above (thanks CPH-Flyer for providing the information).
In addition to the SAS lounges there are the following contract lounges at CPH:
- Aspire Lounge (Terminal 2, between Piers A and B, access with Priority Pass, among others)
- Carlsberg Aviator Lounge (Terminal 2, between Piers A and B, access with Priority Pass, among others)
- Copenhagen Apartment Lounge (Terminal 2)
- Eventyr Lounge (Terminal 3)
SAS has two lounges at Copenhagen (CPH), both of which are located in Terminal 3, opposite the passport control of the C Gates:
- SAS Gold Lounge (turn right and go upstairs: access for EBP, EBD, EBG, *A Gold, *A First Class)
- SAS Lounge (turn left: access for SAS Business, SAS Plus, *A Business)
As of the 12th of September 2023 the lounge is open at 05.00AM but this is subject to change.
Here's the latest link to info about SAS lounges: https://www.flysas.com/content/flysa...AS%20departure.
"Our lounges open approximately 60 minutes prior to the first SAS departure of the day and close approximately 30 minutes before the last SAS departure. Opening hours may vary depending on local contracts and according to seasonal timetables."
The SAS Gold Lounge offers the same amenities as the SAS Lounge, but with a slightly better food and drink selection. There is also an espresso bar which is staffed in peak periods. The Gold Lounge has higher ceilings and a more airy atmosphere.
Breakfast items (oatmeal, eggs, cereal, etc) are available at the buffet until around 10.30AM, when the offer shifts towards lunch.
A small number of showers are available.
Quieter recliners and places to sleep are towards the back of the lounges, overlooking the landside car park.
LOUNGE ON ARRIVAL
Arrival use of the lounge is for PY, J, and SK Diamond and above (thanks CPH-Flyer for providing the information).
In addition to the SAS lounges there are the following contract lounges at CPH:
- Aspire Lounge (Terminal 2, between Piers A and B, access with Priority Pass, among others)
- Carlsberg Aviator Lounge (Terminal 2, between Piers A and B, access with Priority Pass, among others)
- Copenhagen Apartment Lounge (Terminal 2)
- Eventyr Lounge (Terminal 3)
SAS Lounges Copenhagen (CPH)
Mar 29, 2016, 12:45 am
#61
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SAS Lounges Copenhagen (CPH)
How should the possibility of using SK-lounges on arrival after an intercontinental flight be interpreted?
I am not used to arrive on SK-flights to CPH via ARN (or OSL), and since I have lost my “black card” this is a new situation for me.
Flew HKG-ARN-CPH and on arrival in CPH I asked for lounge access, as for me it was the end of an intercontinental flight.
The two lounge dragons discussed with each other and after some time they concluded, that I had arrived from ARN and thus could not be granted access.
All you using CPH as transit and arriving at ARN/OSL must have some experience. Does the last intra-Scandinavian leg disqualify for lounge access?
I am not used to arrive on SK-flights to CPH via ARN (or OSL), and since I have lost my “black card” this is a new situation for me.
Flew HKG-ARN-CPH and on arrival in CPH I asked for lounge access, as for me it was the end of an intercontinental flight.
The two lounge dragons discussed with each other and after some time they concluded, that I had arrived from ARN and thus could not be granted access.
All you using CPH as transit and arriving at ARN/OSL must have some experience. Does the last intra-Scandinavian leg disqualify for lounge access?
Mar 29, 2016, 1:41 am
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The rules are:
Did you try the automated gate? They usually let you in with a same day BP (ie the ARN-CPH BP would have worked)
SAS lounges
Travel service is provided where available, Free WiFi, internet access and PC’s, TV and a wide range of national and international newspapers and magazines are also available.
Complimentary refreshments are available.
Departing passengers holding same day Business class or SAS Plus boarding pass for any SAS or a Star Alliance partner.
Arriving Business Class and SAS Plus passengers from intercontinental SK flights
Exception: London Heathrow (LHR) and Newark (EWR)
For Diamond members: Lounge access on arrival when travelling within Europe. Valid at ARN, CPH and OSL. For details, read more here.
EBG passengers traveling on SAS or Star Alliance partner irrespective of class booked
Holders of same day Star Alliance international First Class ticket
Star Alliance Gold members
Travel service is provided where available, Free WiFi, internet access and PC’s, TV and a wide range of national and international newspapers and magazines are also available.
Complimentary refreshments are available.
Departing passengers holding same day Business class or SAS Plus boarding pass for any SAS or a Star Alliance partner.
Arriving Business Class and SAS Plus passengers from intercontinental SK flights
Exception: London Heathrow (LHR) and Newark (EWR)
For Diamond members: Lounge access on arrival when travelling within Europe. Valid at ARN, CPH and OSL. For details, read more here.
EBG passengers traveling on SAS or Star Alliance partner irrespective of class booked
Holders of same day Star Alliance international First Class ticket
Star Alliance Gold members
Mar 29, 2016, 2:00 am
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Mar 29, 2016, 3:05 am
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Last time I was passing thru CPH I was on SK inbound and continued on FI. I used the SK BP to open the gate.
Mar 29, 2016, 3:10 am
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Food offering in the CPH lounge is terrible with numerous much better alternatives in the terminal. The showers in the CPH lounge are disgusting. The wifi in the CPH lounge is useless. Nothing obvious comes to mind.
Mar 29, 2016, 4:02 am
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I used it a couple of times when I had to wait for someone flying into CPH and we wanted to meet up. Having a coffee or drink and sit in the lounge is better than waiting in the terminal or air-side shopping mall.
Anyway... if you arrive HKG-ARN-CPH it is correct that technical you do not have access in CPH lounge since in fact you did not just arrive from a long haul flight but from an intra-Scandinavian one. But to be honest, that is a quite cheap decision by the lounge dragons, they could have just waived you through.
Anyway... if you arrive HKG-ARN-CPH it is correct that technical you do not have access in CPH lounge since in fact you did not just arrive from a long haul flight but from an intra-Scandinavian one. But to be honest, that is a quite cheap decision by the lounge dragons, they could have just waived you through.
Mar 29, 2016, 12:20 pm
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Food offering in the CPH lounge is terrible with numerous much better alternatives in the terminal. The showers in the CPH lounge are disgusting. The wifi in the CPH lounge is useless. Nothing obvious comes to mind.
Mar 29, 2016, 12:29 pm
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Anyway... if you arrive HKG-ARN-CPH it is correct that technical you do not have access in CPH lounge since in fact you did not just arrive from a long haul flight but from an intra-Scandinavian one. But to be honest, that is a quite cheap decision by the lounge dragons, they could have just waived you through.
But it would make sense that the rules allowed entrance in this case – at the end of a long journey, while waiting for luggage, want a shower etc. At the transit airport you have access anyway, but often the time is too limited to visit. In my case 30 minutes connecting time in ARN.
Mar 29, 2016, 3:56 pm
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at the entrance here; they should not interpret the rules, just apply them. But I would agree that it is pretty cheap of SK management....
Mar 30, 2016, 3:28 am
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Are there better alternatives in the terminal. Of course, as CPH (together with e.g. LHR) is one of the few airports with quite decent restaurant offering. But a (standard Gold/Biz) lounge should hardly serve as a full service restaurant
Mar 30, 2016, 6:50 pm
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"Arriving Business Class and SAS Plus passengers from intercontinental SK flights"
Not entirely clear if it is only meant as in "directly arriving" or "same day arrival". Anyway, I think it is pretty lousy not to let you in.
Not that I would really ever want/need to have arrival lounge access at my home airport...
Not entirely clear if it is only meant as in "directly arriving" or "same day arrival". Anyway, I think it is pretty lousy not to let you in.
Not that I would really ever want/need to have arrival lounge access at my home airport...
Mar 31, 2016, 3:12 am
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Totally agree. It is now up to an interpretation of the wording. At least they should make it clear, how the intercontinental should be understood.
Mar 31, 2016, 3:18 am
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Mar 31, 2016, 3:43 am
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and once you come from Arlanda to Copenhagen, that is no longer the case. While maybe not the best wording, I find it reasonably clear what is meant.
Mar 31, 2016, 2:47 pm
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“Arriving ... from intercontinental SK flights”
“From” it says. Not “on”. And I came absolutely from an intercontinental flight. With IC and Scandinavian flight on the same boarding card.
Well, I have now one decision from SAS-people (against me), but they were not sure. Will ask SAS HQ.
Anyway. My next three inbound IC-SK flights will be to CPH directly from EWR, PEK and MIA, and then I will be diamond again.