Flights Copenhagen → London
CPH → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Copenhagen to London, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A319, and Canadair Regional Jet 900. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Copenhagen (CPH) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to London (LHR) heads south-west for about 979 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 85% | 18 min | 0.0% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating CPH-LHR
Frequently asked questions about CPH-LHR
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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The Copenhagen-London route is about 979 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
