Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 5 minutes.
Copenhagen's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Copenhagen five hours ahead of Washington DC.
You can choose from eight weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights. The 17:10 departure with SAS is the earliest flight available. SAS operates the last service of the day at 18:10.
To ensure you catch your IAD to CPH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
SAS offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Copenhagen — and maybe even more of Denmark if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SAS.
SAS leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAD to CPH flights, with 80.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and CPH:
Keflavik International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
$252 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. A return flight starts from $674. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from IAD to CPH, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Consider booking a hotel near CPH if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Copenhagen Airport rental car and explore Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Copenhagen Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport to central Copenhagen has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Copenhagen. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Copenhagen is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Copenhagen Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to CPH in February. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Denmark
You've done Copenhagen, now it's time to explore other corners of Denmark. Travel about 145 kilometres west to Odense to tick off its top sights. From Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur to Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Aalborg is another sought-after destination in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. No journey is complete without seeing Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg.