Indian travellers will soon have a new direct option to Scandinavia. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is returning to India after 17 years with a new nonstop service connecting Mumbai and Copenhagen, starting in October 2026. The new route will operate five times a week and offer travellers from India easier connections to several destinations across Europe and North America.
Direct Flights From Mumbai To Copenhagen
The new SAS service will begin on October 1, 2026, with the first flight from Mumbai operating on October 3. The airline will operate the route with an Airbus A330 with 266 seats.
Flight SK970 will depart Mumbai at 6:30 AM and arrive in Copenhagen at 12:15 PM. The return flight, SK969, will depart Copenhagen at 4:10 PM and arrive in Mumbai at 4:30 AM the following day.
The Copenhagen-Mumbai service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, while the Mumbai-Copenhagen flight will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Mumbai-Copenhagen journey will take around nine hours and 15 minutes, while the return journey will take approximately eight hours and 50 minutes.
Easier Connections From Copenhagen
The new service is expected to make Copenhagen an even more useful gateway for Indian travellers heading further into Europe and beyond.
From Copenhagen, SAS offers connections to destinations including New York, Boston, and Toronto. This gives travellers flying from Mumbai another option to reach North America, while also offering easier connections to several European cities.
For SAS, the route also strengthens its intercontinental network and reconnects India with Scandinavia after a 17-year gap.
What To Expect On The Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 operating the route will have 266 seats across different cabins, including business class, premium economy and economy.
SAS says the new service will offer travellers a combination of reliability, service and connectivity. The airline has also highlighted its operational punctuality as one of the features it hopes to bring to the new route.
Tickets Are Now On Sale
Tickets for the new Mumbai-Copenhagen service are already available through SAS booking channels. Return fares start at around INR 50,000-60,000, though prices may vary based on travel dates and availability.
For Indian travellers planning a trip to Denmark or looking to connect onwards to Europe and North America, the new route adds another direct option from Mumbai.
The service also marks an important return for SAS to the Indian market, bringing back a direct air link between India and Scandinavia after nearly two decades.
(With inputs from various sources)
FAQs
1. When will SAS start flying between Mumbai and Copenhagen?
SAS will launch its new Mumbai-Copenhagen service in October 2026, with the first flight from Mumbai scheduled for October 3.
2. How often will SAS fly between Mumbai and Copenhagen?
The route will operate five times a week.
3. Which aircraft will SAS use on the Mumbai-Copenhagen route?
SAS will operate the route with an Airbus A330 configured with 266 seats across business class, premium economy and economy.
4. How long is the Mumbai-Copenhagen flight?
The Mumbai-Copenhagen journey will take approximately nine hours and 15 minutes, while the return flight will take around eight hours and 50 minutes.
5. How much do SAS Mumbai-Copenhagen flights cost?
Return fares start at around INR 60,000, according to the information provided, although fares can vary depending on travel dates and availability.
