Kastrup Airport is the largest airport in Scandinavia and the main gateway to Copenhagen and the rest of Denmark. It is located south of the city centre in the municipality of Tarnby. The airport serves more than 21 million passengers every year or an average of 60,000 passengers daily. It provides flights to several key destinations in the Nordic region and other areas in Europe as well as connections to Jutland.

To get to Copenhagen, tourists usually arrange for car rental at the Kastrup Airport as this is also the best way to get around the city. The city centre is 17 minutes away from the airport by car. The district of Christianshavn is the nearest to the airport. This is the trendier part of the city featuring fancy restaurants, 19th century homes built along the canals.

With a car hire at the Kastrup Airport, tourists can also get to Malmo in Sweden through the pay bridge. The town shares the same architectural and cultural heritage with Denmark even when it is politically part of Sweden. Interesting attractions in town include the Malmohus Castle, Gustav Adolfs torg, the Turning Torse which is touted as the tallest building in Scandinavia and Malmo City Hall.

Tourists also have the option to visit the old harbour city of Koge using a car hire at the Kastrup Airport. Travel time is about 35 minutes. The city features old central market squares, small cafes, and pedestrianized streets. The marina is lined with modern restaurants while still maintaining its old world appeal.