Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Copenhagen's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Every week, there are 19 Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, go for the 07:00 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:50 with SAS.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAD to CPH flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Copenhagen, Denmark. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MAD to CPH flights, with 98.31% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAD and CPH:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
At the moment, $52 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $137. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to CPH.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that leave from Madrid Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Consider booking a hotel near CPH if you have a late Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Copenhagen Airport rental car and discover Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
September is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Copenhagen in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport for July if you'd like to explore Copenhagen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to CPH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Denmark waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres west of Copenhagen, a trip to Odense will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like H. C. Andersens House, H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen, Aalborg is another favourite stop in Denmark. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.