Copenhagen: The new Copenhagen-Mumbai flights have taken off. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has relaunched its year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM), reconnecting Scandinavia and India with scheduled passenger flights for the first time in 17 years. The service started on October 1, 2026, and operates five times per week with an Airbus A330.
The new Copenhagen-Mumbai flights
The route links Denmark’s capital with India’s financial capital as flight SK969 from Copenhagen and SK970 from Mumbai. SAS confirmed all operational preparations were complete and that the flights are now open for sale across all booking channels.
| Flight | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Operating days | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK969 | Copenhagen to Mumbai | 16:10 | 04:30 (next day) | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ~8h 50m |
| SK970 | Mumbai to Copenhagen | 06:30 | 12:15 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | ~9h 15m |
The five-weekly frequency is operated with a 266-seat Airbus A330-300. The first return flight from Mumbai operated on October 3, 2026, two days after the Copenhagen departure launched the service.
A comeback delayed by missing approvals
SAS had originally planned to return to India in June 2026 after an absence of roughly 17 years. The airline had to abandon that attempt: the inaugural flight was already airborne when SAS realised the necessary regulatory approvals were not in place, and the aircraft returned to Copenhagen.
With the approvals now secured, the October relaunch finally restores the link. SAS Chief Commercial Officer Paul Verhagen called the route an “extraordinary milestone”, saying it opens doors between Scandinavia and one of the world’s most dynamic economic hubs.
Strengthening Copenhagen Airport’s hub role
The service also reinforces Copenhagen Airport’s position as SAS’s main international gateway. Passengers arriving from Mumbai can connect onwards through the airline’s network to destinations across Scandinavia, continental Europe and long-haul points including New York, Boston and Toronto.
SAS says the new connection will support corporate travel, tourism and cultural exchange between the two regions, giving Indian travellers direct access to the Danish capital while giving Nordic travellers a straightforward route to Mumbai for trade, leisure and family visits. See also Watan News in English for more of our English-language coverage.
FAKTA
- Route: Copenhagen (CPH) to Mumbai (BOM), nonstop, year-round
- Launch: October 1, 2026; first Mumbai departure October 3, 2026
- Frequency: five times per week (SK969/SK970)
- Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 with 266 seats
- Significance: SAS returns to India after 17 years
- Hub effect: onward connections via Copenhagen across Scandinavia, Europe and North America
Conclusion
The relaunch of the Copenhagen-Mumbai flights closes a 17-year gap in SAS’s India network and gives Copenhagen Airport a new long-haul bridge to South Asia. For travellers and businesses in both regions, the five-weekly service is now a scheduled, bookable option — one that nearly became reality months earlier had the paperwork been in order.
