Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup airport (CPH)

CPH · Copenhagen · Terminal T2/T3

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Check-in at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) departs from Terminal T2/T3 at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup. Online check-in opens 22h before departure.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) check-in rules at CPH

Online check-in opens
22h before departure
Online check-in closes
45 min before
Bag-drop opens
3 hours before departure (long-haul) / 2 hours (Schengen)
Bag-drop closes
45 minutes before departure
Counter location
T2 (Schengen) or T3 (non-Schengen) — SAS dedicated check-in islands
Self bag-drop
T2 + T3 self-service kiosks (24/7)

Step-by-step at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup

  1. Check in online

    Open the Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) app or website 22 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal T2/T3

    Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flights at CPH depart only from Terminal T2/T3. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at T2 main hall (Schengen) / T3 main hall (non-Schengen, long-haul)

    Bag-drop 3 hours before departure (long-haul) / 2 hours (Schengen), closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate T2 piers A, B (Schengen); T3 piers C, D (non-Schengen)

    Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.

Boarding Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) at CPH

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 20 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: SAS Plus / Business → SkyTeam Elite Plus → EuroBonus Diamond/Gold → Group A–C
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal T2/T3 notes

  • Typical gates

    Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flights typically depart from gates T2 piers A, B (Schengen); T3 piers C, D (non-Schengen).

  • Walk time

    Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    CPH has extensive duty-free, multiple Danish food options (Lagkagehuset bakery, Joe & The Juice, Nordic Bar). T3 has more upscale long-haul lounges and food.

  • Lounges

    SAS Gold Lounge T2 (Schengen, EuroBonus Gold/Diamond + SkyTeam Elite Plus), SAS Lounge T3 (non-Schengen, same access tiers). Modern Nordic-design with full breakfast.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane at security. Stroller drop at gate. SAS offers free baby products (nappies, food) on long-haul.

Known issues at CPH with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

SkyTeam transition (post-Sept 2024)

Problem: SAS moved from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. Old Star Alliance benefits no longer apply at CPH.

Solution: Status holders should consult flysas.com/eurobonus for current SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits.

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) routes from CPH

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