Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO
2
, the main cause
of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which
might use less fuel per per person than most cars but travel much greater distances. The
altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO
2
) and particles also contributes to
their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people
to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to
do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfoli-
os of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon
footprint of all staff and author travel.
Air
Airports
The majority of overseas flights into Denmark land at
Copenhagen International Airport
(
www.cph.dk
)
in Kastrup, about 9km southeast of central Copenhagen.
A number of international flights, mostly those coming from other Nordic countries or the
UK, land at smaller regional airports in Aarhus, Aalborg, Billund, Esbjerg and Sønderborg.
Airlines
Dozens of international airlines fly to/from Danish airports; the airport websites have up-to-
date information on all the relevant carriers.
Airlines that use Denmark as their primary base:
Scandinavian Airlines
(SAS;
www.flysas.com
)
The flag carrier of Denmark (and Norway and Sweden).
Land
Technically, Denmark's only land crossing is with Germany, although the bridge over the
Øresund from Sweden functions in the same way.
