Denmark
Copenhagen, one of the best-connected destinations by direct flight
Copenhagen is a very pleasant city to explore, clean, flat and built for cycling, with Nyhavn, the canals and a strong food scene. It's also one of the more expensive destinations on this list, so it's worth keeping an eye on the budget from the start.
Kastrup Airport (CPH) is just a few minutes from the centre by metro and train, and it's Scandinavia's main air hub, with links across the region and to Malmö, in Sweden, over the bridge.
The Vesterbro neighbourhood, a former industrial area now reinvented, is one of the most sought-after bases for groups: it mixes markets, bars and restaurants at somewhat more reasonable prices than the historic centre, and it's a short walk or train ride from Nyhavn.
Copenhagen is very easy to get around by bike, with dedicated lanes across almost the whole city, though public transport (metro and commuter train) covers any route just as well if the group would rather not rely on bikes.
Christianshavn, with its canals and the self-governed Christiania area, offers a different vibe from the historic centre and is a short walk from Nyhavn, so it's easy to fit into the same day without straying far from the rest of the plan.
Why Copenhagen works for a spread-out group
Since accommodation and dinners take up a big chunk of the budget, saving on the group's flight combination is one of the few easy levers available. And with the airport so close to the centre, a moderate gap between arrivals doesn't ruin the first day.
Joivia compares every traveller's flights at once and scores each combination on two things: the group's total price and how grouped the arrivals are, so nobody burns hours waiting alone at the terminal.
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How much it costs to fly to Copenhagen from each city
- Dublin (DUB) from €20
- Malaga (AGP) from €21
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI) from €22
- Barcelona (BCN) from €25
Of the months we currently have data for, the cheapest to fly to Copenhagen is October 2026.
Per-person, one-way prices for the cheapest flight we've seen on each route; data updated on 28/08/2026. These are indicative and change constantly: always confirm the final price on the provider's website.
Is there a direct flight to Copenhagen?
Of the 1723 flights to Copenhagen we've seen in the last 10 days, around 40% are direct.
Which airlines fly to Copenhagen
- Norwegian
- SAS
- Lufthansa
- Ryanair
- Norwegian
- Vueling
Which cities have a direct flight, and how long it takes
- Malaga (AGP) 3.3 direct/day · takes 3 h 35 min
- London Gatwick (LGW) 3.1 direct/day · takes 1 h 50 min
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 3.0 direct/day · takes 3 h 5 min
- Milan Malpensa (MXP) 2.8 direct/day · takes 2 h 5 min
- Milan Bergamo (BGY) 2.4 direct/day · takes 2 h 5 min
- Barcelona (BCN) 1.0 direct/day · takes 3 h
- Paris Orly (ORY) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 10 min
- Alicante (ALC) 1.0 direct/day · takes 3 h 20 min
- Nice (NCE) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 15 min
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 55 min
- Paris Beauvais (BVA) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 50 min
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 40 min
When there's a layover, where is it usually?
The most common layover we've seen is Zurich.
What time flights land in Copenhagen
Based on the direct flights we've seen on each route, here's roughly how arrival times spread out depending on where each person flies from:
- Malaga (AGP) 3.3 direct/day · arrive between 09:50 and 00:45 (+1)
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 3.0 direct/day · arrive between 10:25 and 23:20
- Barcelona (BCN) 1.0 direct/day · arrive between 10:40 and 20:40
Window between the earliest and latest of every ten flights, based on direct flights seen recently: not a fixed schedule, just what usually happens.
Where to meet after landing at the Copenhagen airport
Kastrup Airport is only a few minutes from the centre by metro and commuter train, so there's no need for an intermediate meeting point: everyone can head straight to the accommodation, with Nyhavn or the town hall square serving as a central reference point if the group prefers to meet up first.
Which Copenhagen airport suits each traveller
Nearby there are other airports Joivia also searches, which are sometimes noticeably cheaper, though they require a ground transfer:
- MMX — Malmö, about 46 km away
Which countries have a direct flight to Copenhagen
Copenhagen is Scandinavia's main air hub, with good frequency from Spain, Germany, the UK and Italy, though generally with fewer daily flights than other hubs like Amsterdam or London. It's also connected by train to Malmö, over the Öresund Bridge, adding one more entry point for anyone starting out from Sweden.
Before you go to Copenhagen
- Renting bikes is the natural way to get around and works out cheap compared with almost everything else.
- Cards are accepted practically everywhere; there's no need to carry Danish kroner in cash.
- Eating at the covered markets is noticeably more affordable than at a restaurant and works well for a group.
- Malmö is less than half an hour away by train if you want to add another country to the trip.
Frequently asked questions about going to Copenhagen as a group
Is Copenhagen an expensive destination?
Yes, it's among the priciest on this list for accommodation and eating out; eating at the covered markets or renting a bike to get around helps offset it.
Can you reach Copenhagen by train from Sweden?
Yes, there's a direct train from Malmö over the Öresund Bridge, a real option if part of the group is starting from that part of Sweden.
Do you need to carry cash in Copenhagen?
Practically not: cards are accepted almost everywhere, including markets and public transport.
How long is the flight from Malaga to Copenhagen?
The direct flights we've seen average about 3 h 35 min.
Which airlines fly to Copenhagen?
Among the flights we've seen, Norwegian, SAS, Lufthansa, Ryanair and Norwegian operate the most.
Is there a direct flight to Copenhagen?
Not many: around 40% of the flights we see are direct.