# Layover at Copenhagen Airport: how to make the most of it

> A few hours at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)? Here is what to do, the lounges and whether you can pop into Copenhagen.

A few hours at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)? Here is what to do, the lounges and whether you can pop into Copenhagen.

## Get online at the airport

Install a MerrSIM eSIM for Denmark (from €1.49, 10 GB €9.99) before departure and you’re online the moment you land at Copenhagen Airport — no WiFi hunt, no roaming.

[MerrSIM — eSIM Denmark](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-denmark)

## Coverage and 5G speed in Denmark

The eSIM connects to the main local operators, so you get the same coverage as a local, including 4G/LTE and 5G where available. In the cities and tourist areas of Denmark the signal is strong and stable; in very remote villages or mountains it can weaken, as with any operator. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.

## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Denmark.

## Activation in a few minutes

Do the install before departure, while on WiFi. Open your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM and scan the QR code you received by email. Label the profile “Denmark” so it is easy to spot. When you land, set the eSIM as your data line and switch on data roaming for it — that is normal for travel eSIMs and adds no fees, because the plan is prepaid. Within seconds you are online, with no need to hunt for public WiFi.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Three mistakes often spoil the start of a trip. First: buying the eSIM at the last minute at the airport, when you have no WiFi to install it — do it at home. Second: forgetting to switch on data roaming for the eSIM line, which makes it look like it is not working. Third: leaving mobile data on your home SIM, which racks up roaming charges. Check these three and your connection in Denmark will be trouble-free.

## Why travellers choose MerrSIM

MerrSIM builds local plans for dozens of destinations, at a fixed price in euros — no dollar exchange rate and no surprises. Every plan includes hotspot, instant QR activation and no document registration. The app and support are in Albanian, which makes it easy for the diaspora and travellers from the region. For Denmark, that means a simple experience: buy it, scan it, and you are ready before you board the plane.

## FAQ

### How do I get online as soon as I arrive in Denmark?
Activate a MerrSIM eSIM for Denmark (from €1.49, 10 GB €9.99) by QR before departure; you connect automatically at the airport.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-28  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/transit-layover-cph-en