Easter travel rush begins today with record airport crowds and road congestion
Danish Easter holiday travel is already underway, with Copenhagen Airport expecting its busiest Easter ever and road authorities warning of heavy traffic, DR reports.
Copenhagen Airport anticipates 1.1 million passengers passing through check-in and security over the holiday—7% more than last year and a new record, according to commercial director Peter Krogsgaard. Daily passenger numbers will range between 90,000 and 114,000, covering arrivals, departures, and transit travellers.
“Easter has become an increasingly popular time for air travel,” Krogsgaard said, noting strong demand for both outbound flights from Copenhagen and inbound tourism.
Road congestion is also expected, with the Danish Road Directorate forecasting busy traffic from today through the weekend, particularly on routes from the capital region toward Funen and Jutland. The busiest departure days are projected to be Wednesday, April 1, and Maundy Thursday, April 2.
Storebælt (Great Belt) bridge operator Sund & Bælt warns of peak traffic between 9 AM and 2 PM toward Funen and Jutland, with the heaviest return traffic to Zealand expected on Sunday, April 5, between 11 AM and 6 PM. Drivers are advised to use automatic payment systems (number plate or BroBizz) to reduce delays at tolls.
Ongoing construction on the E45 motorway in Jutland—especially near Kolding and between Aarhus and Vejle—will further extend travel times.
Rail travellers will also face disruptions due to track work. DSB reports no trains between Odense and Fredericia from Wednesday evening through April 6, nor between Østerport Station and Hellerup/Ryparken in Copenhagen during the same period. Replacement bus services will operate, but passengers are urged to check Rejseplanen (the national journey planner) for updated schedules.
“Fewer people travel by train during Easter, so we’re taking advantage of the lower demand to conduct intensive maintenance,” said DSB information chief Tony Bispeskov.