Copenhagen Airport reports record passenger numbers, higher profit, and expanding route network in first half of 2025

Copenhagen Airports A/S recorded a profit of DKK 595 million before tax in the first half of 2025, up from DKK 491 million a year earlier, as passenger numbers hit an all-time high of 14.9 million, 8% more than in the same period last year. Revenue rose 8% to DKK 2.54 billion, driven by both aeronautical income from air traffic and non-aeronautical revenue streams such as retail and parking.

Traffic Growth and New Routes

• Transfer traffic grew strongly, with 3.3 million transfer passengers (+23% YoY), strengthening Copenhagen’s role as Northern Europe’s largest hub.
• The airport now offers 334 routes to 171 destinations, with 29 new routes launched in the first six months of 2025, mostly within Europe.
• Major carriers SAS, Norwegian, and Ryanair increased traffic, together carrying 62% of all passengers. SAS, which has made Copenhagen its global hub, grew its share by 22% and now accounts for 37% of traffic.

Investments in Infrastructure and Security

The airport opened the first five new CT-scanner security lanes in May, with 20 in total to be operational by spring 2026. These allow passengers to keep electronics in bags and reduce screening times. Expansion of Terminal 3, due in 2028, temporarily reduced retail capacity but remains a key development project.

Sustainability Measures

Copenhagen Airport is advancing its 2030 climate plan, targeting a 90% cut in emissions from its own operations versus 2019. Key steps include:

• Switching to HVO biodiesel for ground vehicles, reducing emissions by up to 90%.
• Sourcing all electricity from offshore wind farms via a power purchase agreement with Vattenfall.
• The airport highlighted that the largest challenge remains aircraft emissions, which require greater political commitment to fossil-free fuels.

Ownership Changes

The Danish State is set to take majority control of Copenhagen Airports A/S after the European Commission approved the deal. A mandatory offer to remaining shareholders is expected in October 2025.

Outlook

The airport forecasts around 32 million passengers in 2025, with full-year profit before tax projected at DKK 1.45–1.65 billion, though management cautioned that geopolitical and economic uncertainty could affect travel demand.