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SAS Launching First Route to India in 17 Years

The service will start in June 2026.

A SAS A330 aircraft

A SAS A330 (Photo: Noah Escobar0

Scandinavian Airlines is launching a new nonstop route connecting Copenhagen and Mumbai.

The airline, which serves as the flag carrier for Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, will fly five times weekly between the two cities starting June 2, 2026.

The route will be Scandinavian’s first nonstop service to India in 17 years.

“India is a key global market — both in terms of growing demand and economic importance,” said SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff. “With this new route, SAS contributes to strengthening Copenhagen’s role as a global hub while supporting increased connectivity between India and Northern Europe, as well as between India and North America. Mumbai is a natural next step in our strategy to link Scandinavia with one of the world’s most important regions for business and leisure travel.”

Airline officials said the Copenhagen-Mumbai flights will be timed to support smooth transfers for travelers arriving from and departing for North America, specifically New York City, Boston, and Toronto.

An Airbus A330 will operate the service.

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