Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Copenhagen's timezone is UTC+1, making Copenhagen one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to CPH start at 06:20 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 21:05 with Norwegian Air Sweden. In total, you can choose from 40 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LGW to CPH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Copenhagen (and then seeing more of Denmark!) is a cinch with Norwegian Air Sweden. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Norwegian Air Sweden has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LGW and CPH:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
At the moment, R 552 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,252. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to CPH, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and discover more of Copenhagen and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
From Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Copenhagen in January.
The warmest month in Copenhagen is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CPH in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Denmark
Odense is just one of the many places in Denmark waiting to be explored once you've seen Copenhagen. Around 145 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur, Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen, Aalborg is another favourite stop in Denmark. Start your sightseeing at Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg.