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Copenhagen to Luton flights

Luton lies 950 km (590 mi) west of Copenhagen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.

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The two ends, side by side
CopenhagenLuton
CountryDenmarkUnited Kingdom
Population1.2 million225,262
Elevation14 m (46 ft)117 m (384 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Nearest large airportCPH, 9 km outLTN, 3 km out

Clocks in Luton are 1 h behind Copenhagen right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands only 58 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Luton

Crossing from Denmark into United Kingdom: money changes from the Krone to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Airports at each end

Leaving Copenhagen

Copenhagen is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 53 km), Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 29 km), Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 71 km).

Arriving in Luton

Luton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Luton Airport (LTN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,093 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are London Stansted Airport (STN, 45 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 46 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 83 km), London City Airport (LCY, 53 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 84 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Luton (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
London Luton AirportLTN3 km (2 mi)7,093 ft526 ft
London Stansted AirportSTN45 km (28 mi)10,003 ft348 ft
London Heathrow AirportLHR46 km (29 mi)12,799 ft83 ft
London Gatwick AirportLGW83 km (52 mi)10,883 ft202 ft
London City Airport (regional)LCY53 km (33 mi)4,948 ft19 ft
London Southend Airport (regional)SEN84 km (52 mi)6,089 ft49 ft

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Common questions

How far is Luton from Copenhagen?

950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, west of Copenhagen.

How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Luton by air?

About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Copenhagen and Luton?

Luton is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Copenhagen).

Which airports are used for Copenhagen to Luton flights?

Typically Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to London Luton Airport (LTN); Luton also has STN, LHR, LGW, LCY, SEN.

What currency do I need in Luton?

The Pound (GBP).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.