Copenhagen Airport (Københavns Lufthavn) has been named the 8th best major airport in the world, according to the latest AirHelp Score — an annual ranking that evaluates international airports across several key performance metrics.
Each year, AirHelp assesses global airports based on factors such as on-time performance, passenger satisfaction, and the quality of dining and shopping options. In 2025, the ranking included 250 airports worldwide, but only around 60 met the criteria for the “major airport” category — defined by handling more than 250,000 flights annually.
Copenhagen stands out as the top-ranked Nordic airport and performs better than globally renowned hubs such as Singapore Changi and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.
The Top 10 Major Airports in the World (250,000+ flights/year):
- Doha Hamad International Airport, Qatar;
- Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, Saudi Arabia;
- Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, Saudi Arabia;
- Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico;
- Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates;
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), USA;
- Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, USA;
- Copenhagen Airport, Denmark;
- Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore;
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, USA;
Copenhagen Airport’s Expansion
Copenhagen Airport is currently undergoing its largest-ever terminal expansion, designed to accommodate a projected growth to 40 million passengers annually. The ongoing redevelopment focuses on the congested central area between Gates B and C:
- Scale and timetable: The project adds approximately 60,000 – 80,000 m² of new terminal space, with a sprawling 270 m by 60 m extension. The first phase is nearing completion, while the full build-out is expected by 2028/29;
- Modernisation and functionality: The renovation includes a state-of-the-art baggage reclaim system, expanded passport control, 20 new CT-scanner-equipped security lanes, and increased capacity in shops, lounges, and passenger areas;
- Sustainability and design: Developed in collaboration with leading architects through a “co-creation” process, the expansion emphasizes Nordic design principles, natural light, green materials, and a passenger-centric layout—resonating with the historic Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal’s aesthetic;
- Integration with rail: Meanwhile, the adjacent Øresund railway station (under Terminal 3) is also being upgraded with two new platforms by late 2026, enhancing connectivity to southern Sweden and the upcoming Fehmarn Belt Tunnel link to Germa
