Copenhagen Airport handles flights until approximately 23:30 on most nights, with some delayed arrivals later. Your transport options depend heavily on whether you arrive on a weeknight or a weekend.
Transport availability by time
| Option | Until 00:30 (weeknight) | After 00:30 (weeknight) | Weekend nights | |--------|------------------------|------------------------|----------------| | Metro M2 | Running (every 7–20 min) | Stopped until ~05:00 | Running 24 hours | | Regional train | Last train ~midnight | Not running | Last train ~midnight | | Night bus 250S | Not needed | Every 30–40 min | Every 30–40 min | | Taxi | Always available | Always available | Always available | | Private transfer | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | Guaranteed |
Weekend nights — no problem
On Friday and Saturday nights, the Metro M2 runs 24 hours. Frequency drops to every 15–20 minutes after midnight, but the service continues all night. This means a late weekend arrival is no different from daytime — take the metro for 39 DKK (5.20 EUR) and be in the city in 15 minutes.
Weeknights — the gap after 00:30
The last M2 metro from the airport on weeknights departs around 00:30. If you miss it, your options are:
Taxi: The most practical late-night option. Copenhagen taxis queue outside Terminal 3 around the clock. The fare to central Copenhagen is 250–350 DKK (34–47 EUR) — the meter rate increases slightly after 23:00 but there is no fixed surcharge. Cards accepted.
Night bus 250S: Runs approximately every 30–40 minutes through the night, connecting the airport to the city centre via Amager. The fare is 39 DKK. The journey takes 30–40 minutes and the bus may not stop near your hotel. Useful as a budget backup but not convenient.
Pre-booked transfer: Guaranteed pickup at 400–600 DKK (54–80 EUR). Given that Copenhagen taxis are always available and professional, the main advantage of a pre-booked transfer at night is knowing your driver and vehicle in advance. The price premium over a taxi is harder to justify here than at airports with less reliable taxi service.
The terminal at night
CPH stays open and comfortable for arriving passengers. The terminal is heated, well-lit, and has seating areas. ATMs, vending machines, and the 7-Eleven (in Terminal 3) are accessible late. Free Wi-Fi works throughout the night.
The airport is safe and well-monitored at all hours. There is no security concern about waiting inside if you need to coordinate transport or charge your phone.
Practical checklist
- Check your arrival day. Friday/Saturday night: metro runs 24 hours, no worries. Weeknight: check if you land before the last metro at 00:30.
- Have a backup plan. If your flight is delayed past the last metro, know that taxis are always available.
- Cards work everywhere. You do not need cash for any late-night transport option in Copenhagen.
- Download the DOT Tickets app before landing. If the metro is still running, you can buy a ticket immediately.
- Check for the night bus at the airport bus stop if you want the cheapest option after the metro stops.