Historic Comeback After 17 Years: Scandinavian Carrier Returns to India With New Mumbai Flights

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is set to reconnect Scandinavia and India with a new year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen and Mumbai, marking the airline's return to India after 17 years.

The new route will begin on October 1, 2026 , with SAS operating five flights per week using an Airbus A330 with 266 seats. Flights are already open for sale across the airline's booking channels.

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The service will operate as SK969 from Copenhagen to Mumbai and SK970 in the reverse direction, providing a direct link between the Danish capital and one of India's most important financial and commercial centers.

From Copenhagen, flights will depart at 16:10 and arrive in Mumbai at 04:30 the following morning. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Return flights will leave Mumbai at 06:30 and arrive in Copenhagen at 12:15, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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SAS said the new connection is designed to support leisure travel, business links and cultural exchange between Scandinavia and India. The airline also highlighted Copenhagen Airport's role as an international hub, allowing passengers from India to connect onward to destinations across its European and long-haul network, including New York, Boston and Toronto.

Paul Verhagen, CCO. Photo: SAS

Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS , described the new Mumbai route as a significant milestone for the airline as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.

The return to India comes as SAS continues to strengthen its international network. The airline said the new service will provide passengers with greater connectivity between Northern Europe and India while offering year-round travel rather than a seasonal operation.

For travelers, the route will create a direct alternative to connecting itineraries between Scandinavia and Mumbai, while Copenhagen will serve as a gateway for passengers traveling onward to other destinations served by SAS.

With flights beginning in October, passengers will be able to travel non-stop between Copenhagen and Mumbai five times a week from the start of the new service.