Copenhagen Airport is marking its 100th anniversary with record passenger numbers and strong financial results. In the first six months of 2025, 14.9 million passengers passed through the terminals. This was 8% more than in the same period last year and the highest number ever recorded in the airport’s history.
Copenhagen Airports A/S reported a pre-tax profit of DKK 595 million (US$92.8m), an increase from DKK 491 million (US$76.5m) in the first half of 2024. Revenue rose to DKK 2,541 million (US$396.1m), up from DKK 2,355 million (US$367.1m) last year. Aeronautical income from air traffic reached DKK 1,548 million (US$241.3m), a 9% rise. Non-aeronautical revenue, including shopping, parking, property leasing and hotels, stood at DKK 993 million (US$154.8m), up 7%. Growth was affected by temporary shop and restaurant closures during construction work to expand Terminal 3, due for completion in 2028.
Transfer traffic played a key role. 3.3 million transfer passengers used the airport in H1 2025, up 23% compared with last year. Nine out of ten transfer passengers flew with SAS. The airline has strengthened Copenhagen as its global hub by adding 18 new routes and increasing frequencies on existing services. SAS increased its passenger share at the airport by 22% compared with last year and now accounts for 37% of all traffic. Together with Norwegian and Ryanair, the three largest carriers handled 62% of passengers in H1 2025, up from 57% a year earlier.
The airport’s route network also expanded. In the first half of 2025, 29 new routes were launched, bringing the total to 334 connections to 171 destinations. Over 85% of all traffic is within Europe, though the growing base of transfer passengers helps sustain intercontinental links.
Infrastructure improvements are under way. In May, five new security lanes opened featuring CT scanners that generate 3D images of cabin baggage. This allows passengers to keep laptops, electronics, belts and watches in their bags. A total of 20 new lanes will be in place by spring 2026, with six more opening as early as November 2025. The changes are intended to speed up checks while maintaining safety.
The increase in passenger traffic also brings environmental challenges. Copenhagen Airport has highlighted the need to balance growth with its commitment to the green transition, which remains one of the industry’s most pressing tasks.
Ownership of the airport is shifting. The European Commission has approved the Danish State’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Copenhagen Airports A/S. Current majority shareholder ATP has confirmed that the conditions for transfer are met. The Danish State is expected to make a mandatory offer for the remaining shares in October 2025.
