Copenhagen Airport (Photo: CPH) Denmark on the world aviation map. Copenhagen Airport, the country's main airport, continues to show growth.
In October 2026, approximately 3.2 million passengers passed through it, an increase of 4% compared to the same month last year. This is the sixth consecutive month in which passenger traffic of more than 3 million people was recorded, with the autumn holidays in Denmark and Sweden contributing to the increase in activity,
According to airport data, 34% of passengers are Danes and 14% are Swedes, reflecting the airport's importance to residents of southern Sweden as well. According to Peter Krogsgaard, the airport's chief commercial officer, Copenhagen's destination map is broader than ever, giving domestic passengers more flight options and improving access to Denmark for international tourists.
Spain was the most popular European country for Copenhagen travelers in October, with around 280,000 passengers flying between the Danish capital and 13 destinations in the country. This is a 6% increase compared to last year. Malaga, Barcelona and Mallorca were the most popular destinations.
Flights to the US also continue to be in demand: approximately 127,000 passengers flew between Copenhagen and ten destinations in the US during the month. New York leads by a significant margin, followed by San Francisco and Boston.
The winter flight schedule, which comes into effect on October 25 and will run until March 28, 2027, includes 232 direct routes. Among the innovations: SAS has launched a direct flight to Mumbai, and in December it will open routes to Krabi and Phuket, Thailand. Air Greenland has started operating direct flights to Ilulissat, Greenland, while routes to Liverpool, Newcastle and Baghdad have been added.
In total, routes to approximately 135 destinations are expected to operate from Copenhagen during the winter season.
Alongside the expansion, the airport reported that waiting times at security checkpoints, which had been extended in recent days due to regulatory requirements for additional screening measures, have improved after staffing was increased.