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Review: Aspire Lounge at Copenhagen Airport

Entry in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
The entry to Aspire Lounge is easy to find between piers A and B in Terminal 2. Stairs lead you up to the lounge.

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We often visit one of the Aspire Lounges at Helsinki Airport, our base, which means we like their service and facilities. However, visiting the Aspire Lounge in Copenhagen was quite a different experience. Read more to discover why.

Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airport is the busiest airport in Nordic countries. It is located on the island of Ameger close to Sweden. Reaching Copenhagen Centre from the airport takes only 15 minutes by a commuter train, and Malmö in Sweden can be reached in 30 minutes. The airport is also a popular transfer point and a hub for Scandinavian Airlines and for Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Aspire Lounge by Swissport

Aspire Lounge is operated by a ground service company, Swissport. They have lounges in 16 countries, many called Aspire Lounges. For example, we have also visited Aspire Lounge in Helsinki Airport, which is almost similar to the one in Copenhagen Airport. The lounges are decorated in the same way, and they offer similar services.

Chairs in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Aspire lounges have design elements that make lounges look unique.

Location of the Lounge

In Copenhagen Airport, Aspire Lounge is quite simple to find. The lounge is located in the central area of Terminal 2 between piers A and B. However, the central area is bi,g, with two separate corridors. Aspire Lounge is on the inside corridor or further from the tarmac windows. When you approach the lounge, you see clear signs. There are stairs up to the second floor, where the lounge is located.

The view in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
The view from Aspire Lounge is not special because the lounge is far from the tarmac. The location is similar to Helsinki's Aspire Lounge.

The lounge is in the Schengen area. In the airport, there is also Terminal 3, which is connected to Terminal 2. Terminal 3 serves mainly non-Schengen flights, but some Schengen flights depart from Gates D in Terminal 3. Reaching Piers A and B from Aspire Lounge is fast, but if your flight departs from Pier D, you need to reserve 15 minutes more walking time.

Info screen in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
The lounge has clear info screens showing departing flights.

Aspire Lounge is suitable for all Schengen departures. Aviator Lounge is another option that is located just opposite Aspire Lounge.

Entry Methods

Aspire Lounge welcomes the members of the following lounge programs: Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key, Diners Club and Eurocard. The conditions vary between the lounge programs, and access may be included in the program,m or a fee will be charged. Consult your lounge program for the exact prices.

Word desk in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
The lounge has simple work desks with power sockets.

This lounge is also collaborating with airlines, namely Aeroflot, Air Greenland, Czech Airlines, Finnair and Qatar Airways.

Chairs_in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Visiting the lounge outside busy hours is a good choice. You can choose the best chairs.

The walk-in price to Aspire Lounge is 160 Danish Crowns (22 euros). However, it is recommended to place a pre-booking to guarantee an entry. Pre-booking is possible via Swissport and the price is 25 euros.

sofas in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Sofas and wooden decorative items make Aspire Lounge peaceful, and you will feel almost home.

Rating Based on Our Visit

The Easiness to Reach the Lounge

The lounge is well-located in the airport, making it easy to get to any flight. However, there is no elevator to access this lounge.

Drinks_in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
It may take a few minutes to find the lounge, but a good drink selection will be needed.

Friendliness of the Staff

We were greeted by a very friendly lady staff. While dining, we noticed a constant change in the information about our departure gate. Google and the airport website suggested a gate different from what appeared on the information screen inside the lounge. One of us approached the lady receptionist, who was willing to help clarify which one was the right gate. Her friendly and funny personality is a rare gem you won't find in other lounges.

Catering in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Catering in Aspire Lounge was average, but the customer service was perfect.

Comfyness

The lounge had a minimalist design. There were many seats available. It was pretty calm during our visit,t so the place was good for working and relaxing. However, some furniture was worn out, and many couches were not as comfortable as hard chairs. For smokers, though, this is a good choice because there is a cabin for smokers. There are toilets for both genders, but they require better maintenance. The smelly toilets were uninviting.

Coffee machines in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Naturally, Aspire Lounge had coffee machines to serve special coffee and other warm drinks. Having coffee in an unwinding environment makes waiting for a flight a pleasant experience.

The lounge had Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and magazines in Danish and English. There were no shower services, and only a few charging sockets were available. There was no good view from the lounge.

Chairs in the wall in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Aspire Lounges are known for these kinds of colourful wall chairs.

Food and Drinks

Aspire Lounge had good opt options and an excellent election. There were only pieces of bread, cheese, hams, meatballs, mushroom soup and some fruits.

Bread in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Aspire Lounge offered bread with ham, cheese and vegetables. Also, other small snacks and soup were available.
Soup in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Soup and meatballs were the warm food items in the lounge.
Bread in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
In Nordic countries, people like eating dark pieces of bread because they are healthier.

The available drinks included soft drinks, juices, wines and strong alcoholic drinks.

Juice dispenser in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
In addition to soft drinks, alcohol and coffee, the lounge had a juice dispenser.
Alcohol in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
Wine, beer and spirit selection were better than in many other lounges.

Overall Rating

Based on our visit, the lounge was so quiet, akin to Helsinki's Aspire lounge, and the stay in the lounge was more relaxing than staying at one of the crowded airport restaurants in CPH. The food selection was fair but not anything special. The drink selection was just fine. The friendly and helpful personnel was one of the best parts of our visit here. However, it is highly recommended that they upgrade their worn-out furniture and improve the maintenance of their toilet facilities.

A worn chair in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
The lounge was stylish, but many items were too worn out. For example, this chair needs to be replaced urgently.

Common Questions

What membership cards are accepted in Aspire Lounge at Copenhagen Airport? 
Priority Pass, DragonPass, Diners Club, Eurocard and Lounge Key.
Where is Aspire Lounge in Copenhagen Airport located? 
In Terminal A between piers A and B, inside the corridor.
Is Aspire Lounge in the Schengen area? 
Yes.
PRO TIP

There are many ways to access airport lounges.

You will find more helpful information from our Airport Lounge Guide.

Bottom Line

We can recommend you visit Aspire Lounge at Copenhagen Airport. If you are not a business class passenger, having a Priority Pass is one of the easiest ways to get it. Fortunately, the lounge also accepts many other membership options.

Overview in Aspire Lounge Copenhagen Airport
The lounge was surprisingly spacious and not crowded.

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Destination: Denmark

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