Denmark

Denmark has a highly efficient airport sector centred on Copenhagen Airport (CPH), one of the most important hubs in Northern Europe. The sector is regulated by the Trafikstyrelsen (Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority), under the Ministry of Transport, which also enforces air passenger rights in the country. As a member of the European Union (EU), Denmark follows the rules of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The market has many short-haul flights and intercontinental connections.

• Passport: Must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and must have been issued within the last 10 years.
• ETIAS: Not yet in operation (checked in October 2026). Visa-exempt travellers do not need to apply for any authorisation before travelling today: they enter with a valid passport for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. When ETIAS starts, the European Union will announce the date several months in advance on its official website. Be wary of websites that charge for it before then.
• Visas: Citizens of countries not on the visa-exemption list must apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C) at a Danish embassy or consulate prior to arrival.

Passenger rights in Denmark are governed by Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament, which remains the legal foundation in 2026.

• Compensation: In the event of a delay exceeding 3 hours, flight cancellation, or denied boarding (overbooking), passengers are entitled to compensation ranging from €250 to €600, depending on the flight distance.
• Right to Care: If the delay exceeds specified limits (e.g., 2 hours for short-haul flights), the airline must provide vouchers for meals, refreshments, communication access, and, if necessary, hotel accommodation and land transportation.
• Exceptions: Compensation is not payable in cases of "extraordinary circumstances" (e.g., extreme weather, political instability, air traffic control strikes).
• Complaint Body: The Trafikstyrelsen acts as the national enforcement body for these regulations.

There is no Danish or EU law that mandates a universal standard weight for carry-on or checked baggage; these are defined by the commercial policy of each airline.

• Transparency: Airlines are required to clearly display all baggage fees at the time of booking.
• Restricted items: EU security rules on liquids apply (containers of up to 100 ml in a 1-litre clear bag); airports with new-generation scanners may accept larger volumes: check the rule at your departure airport.

The entry of pets (dogs, cats, and ferrets) into Denmark follows EU regulations for non-commercial movement:

• Microchip: Mandatory for identification.
• Rabies Vaccination: Must be administered at least 21 days prior to travel.
• EU Pet Passport: For travelers arriving from within the EU, the blue passport is required. For travelers arriving from outside the EU, an official Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the country of origin is mandatory.
• From Brazil and other countries not listed by the EU: a rabies antibody test, taken at least 3 months before travel, is also required.
• Specific Rules: Certain dog breeds deemed dangerous are prohibited in Denmark (Danish Dog Act). It is vital to check the updated list before departure.

• Unaccompanied minors: airlines offer an unaccompanied-minor (UM) service, usually mandatory from 5 to 11 and optional up to 17; check your airline's rule.
• Travel Authorization: Although there is no strict internal border control (Schengen Area), it is recommended to carry a signed consent form from legal guardians—especially if the child is traveling with only one parent or a third party—to avoid questioning during routine checks.

Denmark follows Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006, which guarantees the right to assistance for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) at airports and on board aircraft.

• Assistance: Passengers with disabilities or elderly passengers are entitled to free assistance at airports (from check-in to boarding, and from disembarkation to baggage claim), provided the request is made at least 48 hours in advance to the airline.
• Infrastructure: Danish airports are a global benchmark for accessibility, offering adapted facilities across all terminal areas.

• Trafikstyrelsen (Danish Transport Authority): https://www.en.trafikstyrelsen.dk
• VisitDenmark (Official Tourism): https://www.visitdenmark.com
• New to Denmark (Official Immigration Portal): https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB
• European Union Portal (Passenger Rights): https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm
• ETIAS (Official EU Information): https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
• Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Rules for Pets): https://en.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/animals/travelling-with-pet-animals