SAS: New Direct Flights to India After 17 Years
- Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, will reinstate flights between Copenhagen and Mumbai, India, beginning June 2, 2026.
- The year-round route,which still requires government approval,will feature five weekly flights in both directions.
- SAS said the new route will benefit both leisure and business travelers in Denmark and southern Sweden. The airline also anticipates improved connections between India, Scandinavia, Europe, and...
SAS is set to revitalize its travel role and enhance global connectivity with the launch of direct flights from Copenhagen to Mumbai, India, beginning June 2, 2026. This marks the airline’s long-awaited return to India after a 17-year hiatus. Benefit from five weekly flights designed to improve connections for business and leisure travelers. SAS emphasizes the strategic importance of this route for Scandinavian business ties. Anko van der Werff highlights Mumbai’s significance as a crucial market, strengthening Copenhagen’s position as a global hub. Flights will utilize an Airbus A330. News Directory 3 brings you the latest updates on this exciting venture. Discover what’s next for SAS and its expanded global reach.
SAS to Launch Copenhagen-Mumbai Flights, Enhancing Travel Role
Updated June 29, 2025
Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, will reinstate flights between Copenhagen and Mumbai, India, beginning June 2, 2026. The airline is expanding its global relevance and travel role with this move.
The year-round route,which still requires government approval,will feature five weekly flights in both directions. This marks SAS’s first direct service to India in nearly two decades.
SAS said the new route will benefit both leisure and business travelers in Denmark and southern Sweden. The airline also anticipates improved connections between India, Scandinavia, Europe, and North America.
“With strong scandinavian business ties in the region and growing travel demand, this route is a strategically significant addition to SAS’ network – strengthening our global relevance and expanding our reach,” SAS said.
Anko van der Werff, SAS president and CEO, emphasized India’s importance as a global market. He said the new route strengthens Copenhagen’s position as a global hub, enhancing connectivity between India, Northern Europe, and North America. Mumbai, he added, is a natural next step in linking Scandinavia with a key region for both business and leisure travel.
Flight Schedule
Flights will be aboard an Airbus A330.From Copenhagen, flights depart at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, friday, Saturday, and Sunday, arriving in Mumbai at 1:30 a.m. In the opposite direction, flights leave Mumbai at 6 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, landing in Copenhagen at 11:45 a.m.