Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge vs Carlsberg Aviator Lounge
Aspire Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.3/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Carlsberg Aviator Lounge. Aspire Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food, power outlets, workspace, restrooms and cleanliness. Both are in Schengen Piers at CPH. LoungeKey and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aspire Lounge | Carlsberg Aviator Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Schengen Piers | Schengen Piers |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6 AM – 8 PM daily | Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8:30 PM; Sat 5 AM – 8 PM; Sun 5 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Pay-in available to all passengers: DKK 339 per person (children same price, per the airport); up to 3 h. Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and DreamFolks accepted; space may be restricted 12:00-16:00; smart casual dress. Priority Pass: under-3s free. Suite by Aspire (adults only, table service, shower) costs a supplement. | Anyone can pay 229 DKK for up to 3 h, space permitting; under-2s free. Priority Pass and LoungeKey accepted, plus contracted airlines' premium passengers (e.g. Aegean, Icelandair, Brussels, Air Greenland). Access may be restricted when full. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Aspire Lounge
- Aspire Lounges, DragonPass
- Only Carlsberg Aviator Lounge
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge or Carlsberg Aviator Lounge?
Aspire Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.3/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Carlsberg Aviator Lounge. Aspire Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food, power outlets, workspace, restrooms and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge and Carlsberg Aviator Lounge?
Yes. LoungeKey and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge and Carlsberg Aviator Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Schengen Piers at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup.