Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
The timezone in Copenhagen is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Des Moines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your DSM to CPH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSM and CPH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight is $413. A return fare right now is $961. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from DSM to CPH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from DSM to CPH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Des Moines Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Des Moines Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Consider staying in a hotel near CPH if you're catching a late Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Copenhagen and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport to central Copenhagen has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
September is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Copenhagen in March.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Copenhagen Airport for July if you want to go to Copenhagen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to CPH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Denmark
Odense is just one of the many cities in Denmark waiting to be discovered once you've seen Copenhagen. Around 145 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include H. C. Andersens House, H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Denmark, head for Aalborg, about 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
