Getting to Dansk Cottage

From many European cities you can reach Ærø in a single day. Here are the recommended routes – all times are approximate.

From Rome

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 2 h 40 min) or Hamburg (approx. 2 h 15 min), then by car or train and ferry.

From Madrid

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 3 h 15 min) or Hamburg (approx. 3 h), then by car or train and ferry.

From Paris

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 2 h) or Hamburg (approx. 1 h 45 min), then by car or train and ferry.

From London

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 1 h 55 min) or Hamburg (approx. 1 h 35 min), then by car or train and ferry.

From Copenhagen

Approx. 2 hours by car to the ferry – or by train.

From Munich

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 1 h 35 min) or Hamburg (approx. 1 h 15 min), then by car or train and ferry.

From Oslo

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 1 h 15 min) or Hamburg (approx. 1 h 25 min), then by car or train and ferry.

From Stockholm

Direct flight to Copenhagen (approx. 1 h 10 min) or Hamburg (approx. 1 h 30 min) – or train to Copenhagen.

From Rome

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 2 h 40 min
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: SAS · Norwegian · Ryanair

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 2 h 15 min
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: easyJet · Eurowings

From Madrid

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 3 h 15 min
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: SAS · Iberia · Norwegian · Ryanair

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 3 h
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: Iberia

From Paris

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 2 h
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: Air France · SAS · Norwegian

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 1 h 45 min
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: Air France · Eurowings

From London

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 1 h 55 min
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: SAS · British Airways · Norwegian · easyJet

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 1 h 35 min
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: British Airways · Eurowings · easyJet · Ryanair

From Copenhagen

1. By car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
2. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

From Munich

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 1 h 35 min
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: Lufthansa · SAS · Norwegian

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 1 h 15 min
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: Lufthansa · Eurowings

From Oslo

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 1 h 15 min
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: SAS · Norwegian

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 1 h 25 min
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: SAS · Norwegian

From Stockholm

Via Copenhagen

1. Direct flight to Copenhagen (CPH): approx. 1 h 10 min
2. From Copenhagen Airport by hire car across Zealand and the Great Belt Bridge to South Funen: approx. 2 hours (approx. 170–180 km) to Faaborg or Svendborg – or by train via Odense to Svendborg
3. Ferry Faaborg – Søby (approx. 60 min, arriving directly in Søby) or Svendborg – Ærøskøbing (approx. 75 min)

Timetables and booking: SAS · Norwegian

Alternatively by train: Stockholm – Copenhagen approx. 5–5.5 hours (via Malmö and the Øresund Bridge)

Via Hamburg

1. Direct flight to Hamburg (HAM): approx. 1 h 30 min
2. From Hamburg by hire car via the A7 to Fynshav on Als: approx. 2.5 hours (approx. 220 km)
3. Ferry Fynshav – Søby: approx. 60 min – arriving directly in Søby

Timetables and booking: SAS · Norwegian · Eurowings

The ferries to Ærø

Ærø has no bridge – the last stretch is always by ferry. Timetables and booking at Ærøfærgerne:

View the Ærø ferry timetables

All direct flights at a glance: Hamburg Airport · Copenhagen Airport

Listed are airlines with a direct connection (as of October 2026, without guarantee) – routes and seasons may change.

All times are approximate and without guarantee. Please check current flight, train and ferry timetables before you travel and book the ferry in good time – especially with a car.

Ferry connections to Ærø

You will find current timetables, departure times and booking information directly at Ærøfærgerne:

View the Ærø ferry timetables

The most important connections are:

• Fynshav ↔ Søby
• Faaborg ↔ Søby
• Svendborg ↔ Ærøskøbing

Especially in peak season we recommend reserving your preferred ferry connection and a space for your vehicle in good time.