Norwegian Air Criticizes Long Passport Control Lines at Copenhagen Airport
Severe queues at passport control caused missed flights, prompting warnings from Norwegian Air.
2026年8月5日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Norwegian Air has criticized long lines at Copenhagen Airport. Summer passport control queues caused big delays. Many passengers missed their flights. Departures were delayed for hours.
- Long passport control queues at Copenhagen Airport caused missed flights.
- Norwegian Air warned it may prioritize Billund Airport in 2027.
- Non-Schengen flights to China or the UK require extra time for border checks.
The airline expressed strong dissatisfaction with border control. Border police queues are too slow. Norwegian warned it may move flights in 2027. It might prioritize Billund Airport over Copenhagen Airport.
This issue affects foreign residents in Copenhagen. You face border checks when flying outside the Schengen Area. This includes flights to China and the UK. You need extra time to clear passport control.
You should arrive much earlier for non-Schengen flights. Allow extra time after security for border checks. Plan your travel carefully to avoid missing your plane.
Source: The Copenhagen Post



