- Must visit
Statens Museum for Kunst
Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
Flights from Manchester to Copenhagen depart on average 83 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 983 km distance in 1h 50m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 983 km |
Average flight duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Flights per day 83 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 5:05 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£212
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Flights per day
85
Distance
983 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Copenhagen will cost around £212 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £37.
Of the 85 flights that leave Manchester for Copenhagen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 983 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U22237
FR 6879
KL1034 · KL1279
KL1032 · KL1273
KL1032 · KL1275
SK540
SK542
FR 6879
U22237
KL1028 · KL1269Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £470.
Distance: 983 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£90 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price | £495 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 23m Average total duration 30h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 57m Average total duration 27h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Copenhagen flights for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH4089+ LH2446 | 17:55 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 23:30 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH4089+ LH2440 | 17:55 Manchester Airport | 17h00 | 11:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH4089+ LH2438 | 17:55 Manchester Airport | 13h00 | 7:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH947 · LH832 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 23:40 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
U22237 | 18:40 Manchester Airport | 1h55 | 21:35 Copenhagen Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SK542 | 19:10 Manchester Airport | 1h50 | 22:00 Copenhagen Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1373 · BA812 | 20:15 Manchester Airport | 12h40 | 9:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4610 · SK455 | 20:25 Manchester Airport | 12h45 | 10:10 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4610 · SK451 | 20:25 Manchester Airport | 11h50 | 9:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4610 · SK1461 | 20:25 Manchester Airport | 9h50 | 7:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4610 · SK1469 | 20:25 Manchester Airport | 17h20 | 14:45 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4610 · SK1471 | 20:25 Manchester Airport | 18h50 | 16:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4610 · SK459 | 20:25 Manchester Airport | 19h45 | 17:10 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
AF1269 · AF1850 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 10h15 | 17:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
AF1269+ AF4560 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 13:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1269 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 3h45 | 10:40 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028+ KL2854 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 11:50 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1271 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 14:00 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1273 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 8h50 | 15:45 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH826+ LH4215 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 4h40 | 11:35 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH828+ LH4215 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 14:00 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH102+ LH4082 · LH4215 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 16:35 Copenhagen Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1028+ KL2850 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 9h25 | 16:20 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SN2184+ SN2257 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 4h00 | 11:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SN2184 · SN2259 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 10h15 | 17:20 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SN2184+ LX787 · LX1270 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 14:10 Copenhagen Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1379 · BA816 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 15:40 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA818 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 8h55 | 16:50 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA820 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 12h00 | 19:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA822 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 15h20 | 23:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087 · LH4082 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 16:35 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA818 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 7h55 | 16:50 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA816 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 6h45 | 15:40 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA822 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 14h20 | 23:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA820 | 7:55 Manchester Airport | 11h00 | 19:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA820 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 10h20 | 19:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA818 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 7h15 | 16:50 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA822 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 13h40 | 23:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA816 | 8:35 Manchester Airport | 6h05 | 15:40 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1273 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 5h50 | 15:45 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1275 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 8h20 | 18:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030+ KL2850 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 6h25 | 16:20 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1271 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 4h05 | 14:00 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LX391+ LX780+ SN2259 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 7h20 | 17:20 Copenhagen Airport | 2 changes | |
LX391+ OS138 · OS995 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 16:55 Copenhagen Airport | 2 changes | |
SK540 | 9:35 Manchester Airport | 1h50 | 12:25 Copenhagen Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS7358+ OS186 · OS997 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 7h35 | 19:10 Copenhagen Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2501+ LH4082 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 5h00 | 16:35 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH2501+ LH4080 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 18:40 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1850 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 5h05 | 17:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669+ AF4561 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 10h05 | 22:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032+ KL2850 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 4h20 | 16:20 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1275 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 18:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1273 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 3h45 | 15:45 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SN2174+ LX781+ LX1276 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 19:10 Copenhagen Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2174 · SN2265 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 10h25 | 22:35 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SN2174 · SN2259 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 5h10 | 17:20 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH832+ LH4211 | 11:35 Manchester Airport | 10h50 | 23:25 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
LH830+ LH4211 | 11:35 Manchester Airport | 5h30 | 18:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1363 · BA820 | 12:20 Manchester Airport | 6h35 | 19:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1363 · BA822 | 12:20 Manchester Airport | 9h55 | 23:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK461 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 5h25 | 19:10 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1477 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 6h45 | 20:30 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1465 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 4h40 | 18:25 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1467 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 22h25 | 12:10 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK451 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 19h30 | 9:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1457 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 23h20 | 13:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK455 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 20h25 | 10:10 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1461 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 17h30 | 7:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1455 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 21h20 | 11:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1469 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 25h00 | 14:45 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1475 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 8h25 | 22:10 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
SK4608 · SK1471 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 26h30 | 16:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6879 | 13:40 Manchester Airport | 1h55 | 16:35 Copenhagen Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1034 · KL1279 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 22:30 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1365 · BA822 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 8h15 | 23:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1365 · BA820 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 19:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1350 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 22:55 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069+ AF4561 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 22:05 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA822 | 16:05 Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 23:15 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
KL1036 · KL1279 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 4h00 | 22:30 Copenhagen Airport | 1 change | |
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Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
National museum covering Danish history, Viking finds, antiquities and cultural treasures. Ideal for understanding the country's past in one place.
Contemporary art museum in the former West India Warehouse. A thoughtful stop for modern Nordic and international exhibitions by the waterfront.
Pedestrian shopping street linking major squares and historic lanes. Good for architecture, people-watching and easy access to central sights.
Former ramparts turned waterside park with paths, lawns and old fortifications. A relaxing green walk close to Christianshavn and the centre.
Large historic cemetery and park with tree-lined paths, notable graves and calm atmosphere. Popular with locals for walks in Nørrebro.
Open rye-bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, roast beef, prawns or eggs. A cornerstone of Danish lunch culture and classic Copenhagen eating.
Roast pork with crackling, served with potatoes and parsley sauce. Often cited as Denmark’s national dish and a staple of traditional home cooking.
Cold buttermilk soup with vanilla, lemon and crisp kammerjunkere biscuits. A much-loved Danish summer dessert with deep nostalgic appeal.
Refined waterfront dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and an elegant tasting-menu experience in central Copenhagen.
Historic canal-side restaurant known for classic smørrebrød, herring and schnapps in a traditional Danish setting in Nyhavn.
Popular food hall for trying Danish specialities, craft beer and modern local snacks from multiple vendors in a lively casual space.
Very expensive for city breaks. Hotels, dining and drinks are pricier than in many European capitals, though public transport is efficient rather than cheap.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Copenhagen Airport Station -> Nørreport Station, Copenhagen
Travelling from Manchester to Copenhagen is incredibly easy via air. These popular cities are connected by several daily services operated by airlines including SAS and easyJet, with departures commencing at 10:15 a.m. and continuing on throughout the day until late evening. Non-stop services are also relatively short, with average journey times of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Non-stop flights between Manchester and Copenhagen are operated by SAS and Air Nostrum, as well as easyJet. Other operators provide longer services with connecting flights, but these are an impractical choice for such a short journey.
No matter which airline a passenger has chosen, there is no difference in average flight time. Journeys take an average of 1 hour 50 minutes across every flight on the schedule.
There are generally four direct services departing Manchester for Copenhagen each day. The first of these, operated by SAS, departs at 10:15 a.m. in the morning, arriving into Manchester at 1:05 p.m. The next service of the day is operated by easyJet and departs at 6:35 p.m. SAS operates a further two services in the evening, departing at 6:55 p.m. and 9.45 p.m. respectively.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Copenhagen by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Copenhagen flights use the Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Copenhagen airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
Copenhagen Airport is 3 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Copenhagen Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminal 2 and 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Copenhagen Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Copenhagen Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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