Updated: January 22, 2026
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Aarhus Airport (AAR)

Aarhus International Airport averages 6 flights per day to 7 destinations, with 1 domestic and 6 international routes. A total of 3 airlines operate at AAR, led by SAS. This airport provides direct service to 6 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Norway as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Aarhus connects to Funchal, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 15 mins.

IATA
AAR
ICAO
EKAH
Elevation
82 ft (25 m) MSL
Local Time
Europe/Copenhagen (UTC+01:00)
Destinations
7 (1 domestic · 6 international)
Flights per day
6 (5 domestic · 3 international)
Busiest Route
Copenhagen (5/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Funchal 4 hrs 15 mins
Shortest Flight
Copenhagen 45 mins
Top Airline
SAS (3 routes)
Top Country
Denmark (5 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,088 ft / 2,770 m

Weather in Aarhus

7 Destinations from Aarhus Airport (AAR)

This week, 7 active routes depart from Aarhus International Airport. The busiest route connects Aarhus with Copenhagen and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Funchal, and the shortest flight is to Copenhagen.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
5 Copenhagen AAR → CPH
45 mins
 SAS1
6/week Oslo AAR → OSL
1 hr 5 mins
 SAS1
5/week Gdańsk AAR → GDN
1 hr 20 mins
 Ryanair1
5/week London AAR → STN
2 hrs
 Ryanair1
1/week Funchal AAR → FNC
4 hrs 15 mins
 CAT1
1/week Malung AAR → SCR
1 hr 15 mins
 SAS1
1/week Málaga AAR → — Ryanair1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Aarhus International Airport is served by 3 airlines, with SAS in the lead at 43% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 1 serving domestic routes. CAT is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Funchal with a flight time of 4 hrs 15 mins.

  • SAS3 routes
  • Ryanair3 routes
  • CAT1 route

Aarhus International Airport provides direct service to 6 countries across two continents. The route network is 14% domestic and 86% international, with Oslo, Norway serving as the primary international destination.

  • Denmark5/day
  • Norway6/week
  • Poland5/week
  • United Kingdom5/week
  • Portugal1/week
  • Sweden1/week

Global Rankings of Aarhus Airport (AAR)

This snapshot shows how Aarhus Airport (AAR) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Aarhus Airport (AAR)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
10L 9,088 ft · 2,770 m 75 ft · 23 m Asphalt
28R 9,088 ft · 2,770 m 75 ft · 23 m Asphalt
10R 8,842 ft · 2,695 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
28L 8,842 ft · 2,695 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

57 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,088 ft / 2,770 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Aarhus International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing BBJ 787-800 9,186 ft · 2,800 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner 9,186 ft · 2,800 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 9,186 ft · 2,800 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m
Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter 9,199 ft · 2,804 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-400 9,236 ft · 2,815 m 6,250 ft · 1,905 m
Boeing 747SP 9,252 ft · 2,820 m 5,249 ft · 1,600 m
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft · 2,830 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft · 2,896 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft · 2,900 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft · 2,950 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft · 2,970 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m