Scandinavian Airlines to relaunch nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai route after 17 years on October 1, 2026
SAS is making a big comeback in India with its new Copenhagen–Mumbai nonstop route, starting October 1, 2026. This is the airline’s first return to India in 17 years, and it’s a significant move for both business and leisure travel.
Route Details
- Route: Copenhagen (CPH) – Mumbai (BOM)
- Flight numbers: SK969 / SK970
- Frequency: 5 times weekly
- Aircraft: Airbus A330 (266 seats)
Schedule:
- CPH → BOM: Departs 16:10, arrives 04:30 (+1)
- BOM → CPH: Departs 06:30, arrives 12:15
- Operating days:
- From Copenhagen: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- From Mumbai: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Strategic Importance
- Strengthens Copenhagen Airport as a major hub, with smooth onward connections to SAS destinations like New York, Boston, and Toronto.
- Unlocks new opportunities for business, tourism, and cultural exchange between Scandinavia and India’s financial capital.
- Marks SAS’s 80th anniversary of international travel, making this launch a symbolic milestone.
Leadership Perspective
Paul Verhagen, SAS Chief Commercial Officer, called the route “an extraordinary milestone” and emphasized SAS’s pride in reconnecting Scandinavia with India.
