--- type: Airport Family Guide title: "Copenhagen Airport (CPH) with Kids: Play Areas and Family Lane" description: "Copenhagen Airport's family security lane, free strollers after security, an outdoor playground and indoor play areas by Gates A/B and E. Checked Oct 2026." resource: https://www.velivolotravel.com/family-airport-guide/copenhagen-airport-cph tags: [airport, family, travel, CPH, european] timestamp: 2026-10-28 --- # Copenhagen Airport (CPH) with Kids: Play Areas and Family Lane **Short answer:** Copenhagen Airport has an outdoor playground before security, an indoor play area between Gates A and B, two play areas at Gates E109 and E131, a family security lane for kids under about 6, and free strollers right after security. CPH lists no family restroom, sensory room or dedicated nursing room location. **Velivolo family score:** 6.5/10 (Decent) Copenhagen makes security easy with kids: families with children under about 6 can use a dedicated family lane, and baby food, breast milk and water are exempt from the 100 ml rule. Right after security you can borrow a free stroller and keep it to the aircraft. For play, there is an outdoor playground with a big blue wooden airplane before security, an indoor play area between Gates A and B opposite The Union Kitchen, and two play areas at Gates E109 and E131. CPH mentions a babylounge and changing tables but doesn't publish exact locations. ## Quick facts - Copenhagen Airport has a family security lane for families with children under approximately 6 years old. - At Copenhagen Airport, baby food, breast milk and water over 100 ml are allowed in carry-on luggage. - Families can borrow a free stroller right after security at Copenhagen Airport and keep it to the aircraft. - Copenhagen Airport has an outdoor playground before security and indoor play areas between Gates A and B and at Gates E109 and E131. - CPH recommends arriving 2 hours before Schengen flights and 3 hours before non-Schengen flights at busy times. ## Facility matrix | Facility | Status | Terminals | Security side | Hours | Age limit | Cost | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Children's play area | available | Terminals 2/3 landside, Piers A/B and E | both | Not published | | free | | Nursing room | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Family restroom | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Baby changing table | available | Throughout the airport | unknown | | | free | | Sensory room | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Family security lane | unconfirmed | Central checkpoint (Terminals 2/3) | unknown | | Children under about 6 | unknown | | Stroller rental | available | After security | post-security | | | free | | Dedicated family lounge | available | | post-security | | | paid | ## Play areas | Name | Location | Security side | Detail | Source | |---|---|---|---|---| | Outdoor playground | Terminals 2/3 | pre-security | Slides big and small, play equipment, fresh air and benches for parents. Adults must supervise. | https://cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/play-areas | | Indoor play area, Gates A/B | Terminals 2/3 · Between Piers A and B · Between Gates A and B | post-security | A control tower, luggage carts and a slide on a soft floor made from 780 recycled shoes. Parents can watch from The Union Kitchen. | https://cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/play-areas | | Play area, Gate E109 | Terminals 2/3 · Pier E · Ground floor · At Gate E109 | post-security | Wooden ships, high and low balance beams, a small slide and a mini trampoline, with seating nearby. | https://cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/play-areas | | Play area, Gate E131 | Terminals 2/3 · Pier E · First floor · At Gate E131 | post-security | The same wooden ships, balance beams, slide and mini trampoline as at E109, with seating nearby. | https://cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/play-areas | ## Security with children - **Family lane:** Families with children under about 6 can use the family lane at security. If you have a child under 2 or a child in a stroller, look for the small family icon for the manual entrance. CPH recommends arriving 2 hours before Schengen flights and 3 hours before non-Schengen flights at busy times. - **Strollers and car seats:** With a child under 2 or in a stroller, use the manual entrance marked with the family icon. Free strollers are available to borrow right after security. - **Formula, milk and baby food:** Baby food is exempt from the liquids rule: you may bring more than 100 ml of baby food, purees, pouches, smoothies, breast milk, water and boiling water in your carry-on. Place it visibly in a tray; it may be checked further. - **Shoes:** CPH publishes no special shoe rule for children. - **PreCheck:** Not applicable outside the US. CPH Express lanes 10 and 20 serve domestic flights, 05:00 to 21:00. - Source: https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children ## Getting between terminals Copenhagen's check-in halls are in Terminals 2 and 3, joined by a shared security checkpoint. Piers A to F branch off the airside centre, and Pier E (non-Schengen) is past passport control. CPH's airport map shows changing tables and nursing icons. - Source: https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/security-checkpoint ## Layover plans ### 1–2 hours — Stay near your pier 1. Borrow a free stroller if you didn't already. 2. If you're in Pier A or B, head to the play area between Gates A and B. 3. In Pier E, use the play area at E109 or E131. ### 3–5 hours — Play and eat near Gates A/B 1. Let kids play in the indoor area between Gates A and B. 2. Eat at The Union Kitchen opposite, where you can watch them. 3. Walk to your gate with time to spare. ### Early flight — Breakfast before dawn 1. Lagkagehuset after security opens at 03:30. 2. Burger King before security is always open. 3. Use the family lane to save time at security. ## Your rights - **Lactation:** No Danish or EU rule confirmed for CPH guarantees a dedicated lactation room. CPH mentions a babylounge and nursing icons on its map; ask staff for the nearest one. - **Changing tables:** No statute confirmed, but CPH states many restrooms have changing tables marked with an icon. - **Liquids:** Baby food, purees, pouches, smoothies, breast milk, water and boiling water are allowed over 100 ml in carry-on luggage; place them visibly in a tray. - **Boarding:** CPH publishes no family priority boarding policy; that is set by your airline. - **If it is missing:** Ask any CPH staff member or contact CPH Customer Service via cph.dk. - Source: https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children ## FAQ ### Does Copenhagen Airport have play areas? Yes. There is an outdoor playground with a big blue wooden airplane before security, an indoor play area between Gates A and B opposite The Union Kitchen, and play areas at Gate E109 (ground floor) and Gate E131 (first floor) after passport control. ### Is there a family lane at Copenhagen security? Yes. Families with children under about 6 can use the family lane. With a child under 2 or a stroller, look for the small family icon. ### Can I bring baby food and milk through CPH security? Yes. Baby food, purees, pouches, smoothies, breast milk, water and boiling water are allowed over 100 ml. Put them visibly in a tray; they may be checked. ### Can I borrow a stroller at Copenhagen Airport? Yes. Free strollers are available right after security, and you can keep one all the way to the aircraft. ### Is there a nursing room at Copenhagen Airport? CPH mentions a babylounge and shows nursing icons on its airport map, but its family pages don't give the location. Ask staff or check the map. ### Where can I change a diaper at CPH? Many restrooms have changing tables, marked with a changing-table icon. ### Is there a family lounge at Copenhagen Airport? The SAS family lounge has toys and children's TV. It's for SAS Business or Plus travellers, others can buy entry, and children 0 to 2 enter free. ### How early should we arrive at CPH with kids? CPH suggests 2.5 to 3 hours with small children, and at busy times 2 hours for Schengen and 3 hours for non-Schengen flights. ### Where can we eat with kids at Copenhagen Airport? Lagkagehuset bakery after security opens at 03:30, Burger King before security is always open, and The Union Kitchen sits right by the A/B play area. ## Related airports - [Stockholm (ARN)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/stockholm-arlanda-airport-arn.md) — A Nordic neighbour with many Flajt play areas and free strollers. - [Munich (MUC)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/munich-airport-muc.md) — A European hub with strong published family facilities. ## Sources - [CPH: Traveling with children (2026)](https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children) — Family lane, baby food rules and SAS family lounge - [CPH: Play areas (2026)](https://cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/play-areas) — Outdoor and indoor play area locations - [CPH: Kids guide (2026)](https://cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/kids-guide) — Free strollers after security - [CPH: Baby guide (2026)](https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/traveling-with-children/baby-guide) — Changing tables, babylounge and arrival advice - [CPH: Security checkpoint (2026)](https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/security-checkpoint) — Family lane age and CPH Express lanes - [CPH: Dining (2026)](https://www.cph.dk/en/shopping-dining/dining) — Restaurant locations and hours **Last checked:** 2026-10-28