Flight from Clark - Pampanga to Copenhagen

Mention Copenhagen and the first few images that might come to mind are large colourful houses lined next to waterways and beautiful people cycling around the city. The city is not beautiful but also rich in culture, from its Viking to its baroque history. Amazingly Copenhagen also holds the largest Scandinavian collection of Islamic art tucked away in a collector’s neoclassical mansion. Copenhagen has a surprise at every corner just waiting to be discovered.

Best time to fly from Clark to Copenhagen

Spring which is from May to March and autumn, from June to August are the best times to visit Copenhagen as the weather is milder and the crowds are slightly lesser compared to the warm summer days. These months also offer a lower rate on hotels and also flights. If you don't mind the crowd, May through September is when the streets of Copenhagen comes to life with music, festivity and the cafes spill onto the sidewalks. The lowest season in Copenhagen would be from October, which is when the temperatures and the number of visitors start to drop. Do keep in mind that December becomes slightly busy due to the Christmas holidays.

Main airports available in Clark and Copenhagen

Clark International Airport (CRK) – As the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila vastly becoming more and busier, Clark International Airport which is located 80 km northwest of Manila and is an easy 1-hour 30-minute drive from the capital. Located in the province of Pampanga, the Clark International Airport serves the general vicinity of central and northern Luzon. Travellers can easily catch public buses in the Metro Manila area to the Clark International Airport. For a cheaper ride, travellers can opt for the air-conditioned jeepneys en route to the nearby Dau Bus Terminal and SM City Clark. Around the Clark International Airport, travellers can walk around the Clark Freeport Zone which is 5 minutes away. There are plenty of restaurants and duty-free shops to keep you entertained.

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) – The Copenhagen Airport which was originally known as Kastrup Airport is located 8 kilometres from Copenhagen city and is the main international airport serving Copenhagen, Zealand, the Øresund Region and a large part of Sweden including Scania. Amongst the most common methods of getting to the airport are by bus, train, metro and taxi. There are several bus lines from the Copenhagen city which feeds directly to the Copenhagen airport. Price and times depend on which line you take. The metro, which has a station at the Copenhagen Airport, covers two lines and runs every four to six minutes during the day and every 15 – 20 minutes during the evening. If you are planning to go slightly further, you can take the intercity train at terminal 3. Travellers to Copenhagen airport need not worry as the airport is well equipped with all the common facilities, and even including a free bicycle parking.

Climate pattern in Clark and Copenhagen

Compared to tropical Clark, Copenhagen experiences an oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Clark’s average temperature is 29.1 degrees Celsius all year round while in Copenhagen, the average daytime high during June, the sunniest of the months is only around 21 degrees Celsius. Copenhagen’s temperatures will drop to freezing point around December to March which also brings along snowfall.

Highlights attractions in Copenhagen

• Tivoli Gardens – Amongst the most visited sites in Copenhagen is none other than Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park and garden which was opened in 1843. Tivoli Gardens is the second-oldest operating amusement park in the world and still offers its visitors rides, games, musical concerts and ballet shows. The park becomes even more spectacular during festivals such as Halloween, Christmas and Easter. Enjoy a fairy tale time at the park with fireworks on Saturday evenings or just laze in the park during summers when it hosts free rock concerts by Danish bands.
• Nyhavn & The Royal Quarter – That row of colourful buildings next to the seascape lined with ships is none other than Nyhavn. This is the best place to sit down at a café, under the sun and while watching the day go by. Nyhavn was also the place where Hans Christian Anderson stayed while writing The Tinderbox, Little Clause and Big Clause and also The Princess and the Pea.
• Kronborg Castle – Kronborg Castle or locally known as Kronborg Slot is a UNESCO world heritage structure built in 1574 and was the setting for the famous Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Even though it takes a little bit of hiking to get to, the castle which has a 197-foot long ballroom, 16^th-century tapestries and underground passages is something definitely not to be missed when in Copenhagen.