In this Copenhagen airport lounges guide we will review every single lounge available to passengers at the airport – from airline and alliance lounges to independent paid-for entry lounges.
Copenhagen Kastrup airport (IATA code: CPH, ICAO: EKCH) has 2 connected terminals (terminal 2 & terminal 3) and is the busiest airport in Scandinavia. It is located about 8km south of central Copenhagen.
Copenhagen Lounges – Quick Summary
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The access rules for each Copenhagen lounge is explained. Lounges are marked by airline/alliance or whether entry is possible by payment, via the Priority Pass or DragonPass annual lounge access programs or directly by American Express Platinum or Centurion cards.
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Copenhagen Airport Lounges at Terminal 3
There are 3 lounges at Copenhagen’s Terminal 3:
- Eventyr Lounge Copenhagen [temporarily closed]
- SAS Lounge Copenhagen
- SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen
Eventyr Lounge Copenhagen
PAIDPPDP – Menzies Group has a medium-sized lounge at Copenhagen for non-Schengen departing passengers which originally opened back in 2017. The circular-shaped lounge has an area of 750m² with seating for 170 guests.Note, the Eventyr lounge is temporarily closed for renovation – it is due to re-open April 2026.
The lounge offers Danish designer interior with comfortable chairs and sofas, dining area, TV corner, food/drink buffet with a reasonable selection, showers (towels/toiletries charged extra) and free WiFi.
Large windows offer good natural lighting and some excellent apron views of the aircraft.
The lounge can be accessed by paying passengers with prices from DKK 300 – about €40. Free entry is available to Priority Pass/DragonPass members and children 0-1.
The Eventyr lounge is also used by premium passengers of Air China, Air India, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
The lounge is located after security near gate C26 in the non-Schengen departures area. Follow the signs to ‘Eventyr Lounge’.
Temporarily closed.
SAS Lounge Copenhagen
SKYTEAM – SAS has a 2,840m² lounge complex at terminal 3 spread over 2 levels. The lower level is the standard SAS lounge whilst the upper level is the SAS Gold lounge.Facilities at the SAS Lounge include a wide array of seating, self-service bar-buffet with mainly cold items, work tables, digital newspapers/magazines, private workspaces, meeting rooms, a “daylight booster” zone, kids zone, showers and free WiFi.
Note, the lounge can get very busy at peak times.
There a no runway views, just internal views of the airport.
Access to the SAS lounge is available to the following:
- SAS Business or SAS Premium ticket holders
- Business class flyers on other Skyteam airlines
- EuroBonus Diamond and Gold members
- Skyteam Elite Plus members
- SAS Go (economy) passengers can purchase access for DKK199-299 (roughly €27-40)
The SAS Lounge is located past security near gate C10 in the Schengen departures area of the terminal.
It opens 1 hour before the first SAS departure and shuts 30 minutes before the last SAS flight.
SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen
SKYTEAM – This is a more exclusive SAS lounge space on the upper level of the standard SAS lounge. It has a slightly better food offering with a barista coffee bar, dining area, comfy seats including large sofas, work area and quiet zone with reclined chairs.Note, the showers are located downstairs in the main SAS Lounge.
The SAS Gold Lounge is only available to SAS EuroBonus Diamond and Gold members and Skyteam Elite Plus members travelling on SAS or a Skyteam partner airline.
It opens 1 hour before the first SAS departure and shuts 30 minutes before the last SAS flight.
Copenhagen Airport Lounges at Terminal 2
There are 3 lounges at Copenhagen Terminal 2:
- Aspire Lounge/Suites by Aspire Copenhagen [Book]
- Carlsberg Aviator Lounge Copenhagen
- Apartment Business Lounge Copenhagen
Aspire Lounge/Suites by Aspire Copenhagen
PAIDPPDP – Swissport operates the Aspire Lounge at Copenhagen’s terminal 2. The compact 520m² lounge has a long rectangular shape and reopened in late 2025 following a major refurbishment – having been re-designed by consultancy Zebra.
It now includes a Suites by Aspire area which is an adults-only space with a premium offering to the standard lounge.
The Aspire lounge offers a complimentary buffet, signature island bar, designer seating with charging points, private booths and free WiFi.
Suites by Aspire customers get complimentary champagne on arrival, a la carte dining (some premium items charged extra) and shower suites.
The Aspire lounge is available to paying passengers (rates from about DKK270/€36) and to Priority Pass/DragonPass members.
Suites by Aspire access is charged from about DKK420/€56.
The lounge is located in Terminal 2 (after security) near the A gates – you need to go to the upper level, accessible by stairs or lift.
Opening hours are 06:00-20:00 daily.
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Carlsberg Aviator Lounge Copenhagen
PAIDPP – Aviator Airport Alliance (part of Avia Solutions Group) runs a set of 2 lounges at terminal 2. The Carsberg-branded Aviator lounge opened in its current form in 2019 and is a compact 500m² space offering some basic facilities.The lounge features specially made decor and furniture with lots of wooden panelling, a bar-buffet area serving ‘Nordic tapas’ with long tables, Carlsberg beers on tap, self-pour wines (no spirits), an L-shaped seating area with variety of seats and free WiFi.
There are no showers in this lounge and the windows only offer internal views of the airport.
Paid access is possible at-the-door which costs from DKK 229 (around €31) for a 3 hour stay. Pre-purchase online is not available.
Free entry is available to Priority Pass members and premium passengers of Aegean, Air Greenland, Brussels Airlines and Icelandair.
The lounge is located airside past security between the A and B piers. It shares an entrance with the Danske Bank lounge.
Opening hours are:
05:00-20:30 (Sun-Fri), 05:00-20:00 (Sat).
Danske Bank Aviator Business Lounge Copenhagen
PAID – This is the second of the adjacent Aviator Airport Alliance lounges. Formerly the Apartment Business lounge, this small 300m² space reopened as the Danske Bank Aviator Business Lounge in January 2025 following a refurbishment.
It offers stylish designer furniture, soundproofed office pods, plenty of power outlets, free WiFi and a decent buffet offering. Drinks include beer, wine and spirits.
There are no showers and the windows offer internal views of the airport terminal.
The lounge is located airside past security between the A and B piers. It shares an entrance with the Carlsberg Aviator lounge.
Access is granted to premium passengers of the following: Aegean, AirBaltic, Air France, Air Serbia, Atlantic Airways, Croatia Airlines, Etihad, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, LOT, Luxair, TAP Air Portugal and Vueling.
Danske Bank World Elite Mastercard holders also get complimentary access.
Paid access (subject to capacity) is possible at-the-door which costs DKK 289 (around €39). Pre-purchase online is not available.
Opening hours are:
05:00-20:30 (Sun-Fri), 05:00-20:00 (Sat).
Copenhagen Airport Lounges Summary
Copenhagen Airport Lounges By Numbers: 6 Copenhagen airport lounges 6 airside lounges 4 open access lounges 3 Priority Pass lounge 2 DragonPass lounges 2 airline lounges 0 arrivals lounges
See here for detailed official maps of the airport by terminal.
Which Copenhagen airport lounges can be accessed with Priority Pass?
3 lounge are accessible at CPH – Eventyr Lounge, Aspire Lounge and Carlsberg Aviator Lounge.
There are no credits given by Priority Pass for restaurants at Copenhagen airport.
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Is Copenhagen lounge access available with DragonPass?
2 lounges only currently – the Eventyr Lounge and Aspire Lounge.
Is there an American Express Lounge at Copenhagen airport?
There are no American Express lounges at Copenhagen Airport. Scandinavia’s only Amex lounge is at Stockholm Arlanda international airport (ARN).
American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders can get access to the Eventyr Lounge, Aspire Lounge and Carlsberg Aviator Lounge using their associated Priority Pass.
Which lounges can Star Alliance Gold members use at Copenhagen?
SAS joined Skyteam on 1 Sep 2024 after leaving Star Alliance, so the lounge situation has changed for Star Alliance Gold members.
Currently Star Alliance is directing premium flyers to either the Carlsberg Aviator lounge or Danske Bank Aviator lounge.
Which lounges can Skyteam Elite Plus members use at Copenhagen?
Skyteam Elite Plus members can now use the SAS lounges at Copenhagen.
Is there an arrivals lounge at Copenhagen?
No, there are no arrivals lounges at CPH.
However, the 4-star Clarion Hotel is connected directly to Terminal 3 and could be an excellent option for some passengers. There is also a Regus office/meeting facility at arrivals of Terminal 3.
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Also see our complete guides to Amsterdam Schiphol lounges and London Heathrow lounges
- Last updated 10 February 2026, first published in 2024.
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