Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 is a rectangular, high-ceilinged landside hall that runs roughly east–west, with curbside/taxi access along the south face and the rail/Metro interfaces anchored at the east end. Within the CPH Kastrup hub, “Terminal 3” mostly describes where you start (check-in, arrivals, transport), while the real navigation model after security shifts to the connected gate piers (A/B/C/D/E/F) and the Schengen vs non-Schengen split.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| T3 check-in hall (Level 0) | Central escalators to security (T2/T3 connector) | 3–4 min |
| Metro bridge (Level 1) | Security level shortcut (hand luggage only) | ~2 min |
| Central Security Checkpoint (Level 1) | Duty-free forced-flow exit | 3–5 min |
| Duty-free exit / airside “root” | Passport control for C-gates | 5–8 min |
Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 Map Strategy
- Treat “Terminal 3” as the landside launch point only, then navigate airside by pier letters (A/B/C/D/E/F) and Schengen vs non-Schengen signage.
- Use passport control choice as the main time lever: default to the C-gates checkpoint; consider the E-gates checkpoint only as a backup when C queues spike, because it creates a long sterile detour back toward C.
- Budget hidden time sinks: the vertical move up to security, the forced duty-free routing after security, and the long, unassisted walks down older piers with no moving walkways.
- Cross the border only when you’re ready: after passport control, non-Schengen amenities are thinner, and backtracking to the Schengen core typically means another full immigration step.
2026 Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 3 remains the key landside starting point for rail/Metro access and Star Alliance check-in flows, but airside routing is still pier-based with the Schengen/non-Schengen border as the main constraint. 2026 wayfinding works best when you treat passport control (near C vs near E) as the true decision point, then budget extra time for the duty-free forced-flow and long post-security walks to deep C/E/F gates.
2026 Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 Map Guide
What is the shortest signed walking route from the security exit (Terminal 3 side) to the main passport control near gates C, and what is the walking time (minutes)?
Walking time is typically 10–13 minutes from the security exit to the main passport control for C-gates, because the route includes the forced duty-free maze plus the main concourse spine to the C checkpoint.
Exit security into the duty-free forced-flow and keep moving with the one-way path until you reach the duty-free exit into the airside “root” concourse (about 3–5 minutes). Turn right into the main spine toward C/D/E/F, walk straight past the main shopping/dining block with Pier B on your left, and follow the large “Passport Control” / “C-Gates” signs to the checkpoint near the Pier C entrance (about 5–8 minutes from the duty-free exit).
From the security exit, where exactly is the alternate passport control near gates E, and what is the shortest map route to reach it (with walking time)?
Walking time is typically 12–16 minutes from the security exit to the alternate passport control near gates E, because you pass through duty-free and then continue farther down the main spine beyond the C-gates checkpoint area.
Exit security into the duty-free forced-flow and continue to the duty-free exit into the airside “root” concourse (about 3–5 minutes). Turn right into the main spine toward C/D/E/F, but do not peel left for the C-gates passport control when you reach it; continue straight down the spine toward Pier D/E, following “E/F” and “Passport Control” signage. The alternate checkpoint sits near the entrance to Pier E (serving E/F traffic) on the same main corridor (about 7–11 minutes from the duty-free exit, depending on crowds and how far operations have pushed E/F access that day).
On a B-pier → C-gate connection, where exactly is passport control located along the transfer path, and what is the walking time from the B-pier junction to that checkpoint?
Passport control sits at the Pier C entrance on the main concourse spine after you return from Pier B back to the airside “root,” and it is the mandatory Schengen → non-Schengen choke point for C-gates.
Walk back from Pier B to the central hub/root where the piers branch (this is the B-pier junction point for transfers), then follow signs toward “C-Gates / Passport Control” along the same main spine you’d use after duty-free. The checkpoint is positioned immediately before entry into Pier C, with the Pier C access visibly ahead/slightly left as you approach from the hub. Walking time from the B-pier junction (the hub/root) to the C passport control is about 5–8 minutes (roughly 400 m), before any queue time at the desks/e-gates.
After clearing security, where (on the map) does the Schengen → non-Schengen split actually begin, and what is the shortest route from the Schengen piers to passport control to reach C-gates?
The Schengen → non-Schengen split begins at the passport control checkpoint itself, positioned at the Pier C entrance on the main airside spine, and it acts as a one-way border valve into the C-gates zone.
From any Schengen pier (A or B), route back to the central airside “root” where the concourses branch and the main food/retail cluster sits. From that hub, follow the main spine toward “C-Gates / Passport Control” (the same direction as C/D/E/F), walking straight with Pier B remaining behind you and the central shopping/dining block along the corridor. The shortest path ends at the clearly signed “Passport Control” barrier immediately before you can enter Pier C; expect about 5–8 minutes of walking from the hub to the checkpoint, plus whatever the queue is doing.
What is the walking time from the security exit to the start of Pier C / first C-gate signage, following the shortest path?
Walking time is typically 10–13 minutes from the security exit to the start of Pier C / first C-gate signage, because you must traverse the duty-free forced-flow and then the main spine to the Pier C entrance area.
Clear the scanners and follow the one-way duty-free path until you reach the duty-free exit into the main airside concourse (about 3–5 minutes). From the exit, turn right toward C/D/E/F and walk straight along the spine, following “C-Gates” signage as it becomes dominant near the Pier C approach (about 5–8 minutes). The first reliable “C-Gates” wayfinding cluster appears as you near the “Passport Control / C-Gates” barrier at the Pier C entrance, where the Schengen/non-Schengen boundary is enforced.
From Terminal 3 check-in/bag drop, what is the fastest indoor route to the central security checkpoint, and what is the walking distance (meters)?
Walking distance is about 150 meters from Terminal 3 check-in/bag drop to the central security checkpoint on the fastest indoor route, plus the vertical ascent to the security level.
From the center of the Terminal 3 check-in hall (Level 0), follow overhead signs for “Security” toward the connector zone between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Use the central bank of escalators or elevators to go up to the first-floor security deck, then continue straight into the Central Security Checkpoint entry area. This route minimizes backtracking through the hall “islands” and avoids perimeter detours; elevator waits can add time, but the shortest physical path is the central escalator line.
Where exactly are the CPH Express (fast track) entrances at lane 10 vs lane 20, and which entrance is closest to the Terminal 3 check-in area?
The lane 20-side CPH Express entrance is the closest fast track access point to Terminal 3 check-in, because it sits on the far right flank of the central security hall on the Terminal 3 approach side.
Use this comparison to pick the correct entry without crossing the whole hall:
| CPH Express entrance | Exact position in the security hall | Closest landside approach |
|---|---|---|
| Lane 10-side (often mid-hall) | Central-to-mid security lane bank | Mixed flows, not T3-specific |
| Lane 20-side (often lanes 16–20) | Far right end of the security hall | Terminal 3 check-in / T3 escalator approach |
Operational lane numbers can flex (the active “CPH Express” bank may show as 16–20), but the T3-correct fast track entry is consistently the far-right flank on the Terminal 3 side.
Where are the secondary bag-inspection / manual check stations located relative to the security lanes, and what is the fastest route back into the main outbound flow afterward?
Secondary bag inspection is not reliably located at the central security lanes for all passengers; for many USA-bound flights it is set up at the departure gate or a sterile ante-room immediately before the gate, creating a separate checkpoint late in the path.
If you are diverted for a standard post-lane bag check at central security, follow staff directions to the inspection table immediately adjacent to the exit side of the scanners, then rejoin the one-way outbound stream toward duty-free by continuing forward (do not attempt to backtrack into the lane queue). For US-bound gate screening, plan to arrive at the gate area early, complete ETD/bag search there, and then continue forward into the seating/boarding channel—those gate setups are designed as a one-direction funnel, with no faster “rejoin” route once the screening queue forms.
From Terminal 3 arrivals/baggage claim, what is the exact route to the luggage lockers in the Terminal 3 parking garage (which level/entrance), and how long is the walk?
Walking time is typically 5–6 minutes from Terminal 3 arrivals/baggage claim to the Terminal 3 luggage lockers, because the lockers are in Parking Garage P7A under the Clarion Hotel beside the Metro-side connector rather than inside the arrivals hall.
Exit the baggage claim area through Customs into the public Terminal 3 arrivals hall, then stay indoors and follow signage toward “Metro” or “Clarion Hotel.” Walk toward the Metro end of the building and continue into the adjacent structure labeled P7A (the garage under the Clarion), using the connected entrance from the terminal-side walkway rather than going out to the curb. The lockers are accessed inside P7A (Terminal 3’s dedicated facility), and card payment is the expected method.
From Terminal 3 arrivals, what is the shortest indoor route to the train/metro station entrance (including level changes), and what is the walking distance?
Walking distance is under 50 meters to the train station entrance and about 100–150 meters to the metro entrance from Terminal 3 arrivals, with the train requiring a down-level change and the metro requiring an up-level change at the far end of the hall.
| Destination | Shortest indoor route from Customs exit | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train (DSB/SJ) | Walk straight out of Customs, find the central escalators/travelators down to Level -1 | < 50 m |
| Metro (M2) | Walk straight ahead through the arrivals hall toward the glass atrium at the end, then take escalator/elevator up to the platform level | ~100–150 m |
From Terminal 3 baggage claim, which landside exit points are closest to the primary taxi/curb pickup zones, and what are the walking distances?
Walking distance is under 50 meters from the Customs exit area to the closest curbside taxi/curb pickup, because the primary taxi rank sits directly outside the main Terminal 3 arrivals doors on the curbside face.
Use this comparison to pick the nearest exit without drifting toward Metro:
| Landside exit point | Closest curb pickup zone | Walking distance |
|---|---|---|
| Main Terminal 3 arrivals revolving doors (right side as you exit Customs) | Primary taxi rank / curb pickup directly outside | < 50 m |
| Doors closer to the Metro-end atrium | Curb pickup further along the curb lanes | 80–150 m |
For the shortest walk, go straight out of Customs into arrivals and use the right-hand set of revolving doors toward the curbside; that places you at the front of the main taxi queueing area.
After passing passport control into the non-Schengen area, where is the closest food/convenience anchor and what is the walking time from the passport control exit?
The closest food/convenience anchors after passport control into the non-Schengen area are typically 7-Eleven, Joe & The Juice, and Lagkagehuset, positioned just beyond the passport control exit as you enter the Pier C non-Schengen zone.
After clearing the checkpoint, continue forward into the non-Schengen corridor and look immediately along the first retail/amenity cluster at the start of Pier C rather than walking deep toward the gates. These are the most reliable “grab-and-go” options once you’ve crossed the border, and they appear before the long, amenity-light stretch toward the far C gates. Walking time from the passport control exit to the nearest of these anchors is usually 1–3 minutes, depending on which side you exit and crowd density.
