Security wait at CPH in August

In August, the average security wait at Copenhagen Airport is about 6.1 minutes, with the busiest time around 10:00. This is based on measurements every 5 minutes since 2022.

The full-year average is about 5.1 minutes, so August is busier than a typical month.

See the current security wait at CPH

All months compared

MonthAvg. wait (min)Busiest hour
January3.416:00
February3.916:00
March4.916:00
April4.918:00
May4.918:00
June5.711:00
July704:00
August6.110:00
September5.911:00
October4.518:00
November4.616:00
December5.412:00

Source: our own measurements of Copenhagen Airport's published security wait in the Terminal 2 checkpoint, every 5 minutes since 2022. Averages reflect the lower bound of each stated range.

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FAQ

When is security busiest at Copenhagen Airport?
Crowding follows holiday seasons and the departure schedule. Compare August with the other months in the table above for the exact averages from our data. Always check the current live wait on the day.
Is the security wait longer in summer at CPH?
The summer months are usually among the busiest because of holiday travel, but it varies year to year. See the table above for the actual per-month averages.