Showers and Lounges at Copenhagen Airport

CPH’s lounge deck is compact but covers both sides of the passport line, and one lounge solves the shower question properly. This guide covers what each offers and where to wash when a lounge is not the answer.

The lounges

The Pearl Lounge is the flagship: the former Eventyr Lounge, renovated and reopened in 2026 as the largest Pearl Lounge anywhere, with sweeping runway views, contemporary Nordic design, capacity past 180 guests, and showers. The Carlsberg Aviator Lounge covers the non-Schengen C pier near Gate C26, open from 5:00 am into the evening, without showers. The Danske Bank Aviator Business Lounge near the B gates leans toward business travellers with Danish-designed workspace, and the CPH Apartment offers a smaller, homelier premium space. Entry works via airline status, lounge programmes or paid access, capacity permitting.

Terminals 2 and 3 share a single transit zone, so any Schengen-side lounge is reachable from either terminal’s gates; only the passport line separates you from the C-pier option.

Showers, ranked by effort

Airside, the Pearl Lounge is the one-stop answer. Landside, Regus Express in Terminal 3 has offered showers alongside its coworking space, the low-key fix between flights without lounge entry. The premium version is two minutes away: the Clarion’s Ni’mat spa, with a saltwater pool and steam bath, has admitted non-guests on weekdays for a fee, turning a long layover into something closer to a spa visit. The Comfort Hotel and the other walk-to hotels solve it with a room for the night before an early departure.

When the lounges fill

CPH’s morning wave and the late-afternoon Schengen peak fill lounges fast, and paid entry is capacity-controlled. If access fails, the quiet zones along the A and C piers are free, and the food halls in the shared transit zone carry the caffeine load. For a guaranteed seat and shower on a tight schedule, the walk-to hotels remain the only bookable certainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Copenhagen Airport lounge has showers?

The Pearl Lounge, the renovated successor to the Eventyr Lounge, has showers and is the airside answer. Landside, Regus Express in Terminal 3 has offered shower facilities, and the Clarion's Ni'mat spa two minutes away has admitted non-guests on weekdays.

Can I buy lounge access at CPH without business class?

Yes. The lounges admit guests on paid entry and through the usual lounge programmes, subject to capacity. Buying ahead is wise around the morning and late-afternoon peaks.

Is there a lounge in the non-Schengen area?

Yes, the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge on Pier C near Gate C26 serves the non-Schengen side, open from early morning to evening; note it has no showers.

Information last verified: August 29, 2026