SAS – Scandinavian Airlines has unveiled an extensive expansion from Copenhagen starting with the (northern) summer traffic program for 2025, positioning the main hub as a key international gateway to and from Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
Fifteen new routes from Copenhagen have been revealed, including a new long-haul route to Seattle. Adding several new direct flights from Copenhagen to popular European and Intercontinental destinations will support greater growth for both SAS and all of Scandinavia as a global hub.
The new routes introduced in the summer schedule are Krakow, Madrid, Budapest, Lyon, Valencia, Malta, Bucharest, Milan Linate, Seville, Turku, Billund, Kristiansand, Harstad/Narvik and Bodø. Furthermore, there will be a frequency increase on 15 of the existing routes, including key destinations such as Stockholm, Oslo, Prague, Berlin and Helsinki, solidifying Copenhagen’s position as a global hub.
With its entry into SkyTeam having launched in September, SAS is focusing on global reach and will continue to develop Copenhagen as its main hub for international travel. Copenhagen’s location in continental Europe allows for efficient same-day travel across Northern, Central, and Western Europe. The hub will also serve as a key transit point for long-haul travel, connecting Europe with North America and Asia.
“Following new ownership and the successful completion of our restructuring, SAS is emerging as a competitive and financially strong airline,” said Anko van der Werff, CEO of SAS.
“By enhancing Copenhagen as our main hub and expanding our network, we are boosting connectivity and driving economic growth not only in Denmark but across Scandinavia. As we focus on building a global hub in Scandinavia, Copenhagen will become a central gateway, bringing the region even closer together.”
“For our passengers, this means more travel options, improved convenience, and a seamless experience across a growing number of destinations,” van der Werff added.
Enhanced Connectivity for Oslo and Stockholm
SAS continues to offer robust services from Oslo and Stockholm. Oslo Gardemoen will maintain up to 125 daily departures to more than 60 destinations, focusing on regional and European travel. Additionally, starting in the summer of 2025, SAS will introduce a new seasonal route between Oslo and New York (JFK), enhancing transatlantic connectivity.
Stockholm Arlanda, with more than 70 direct routes and 120 daily departures, will remain an important gateway for European and intercontinental travel, supported by SAS’ newly announced partnership with Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) which will optimize regional air services.
As SAS enhances connectivity and shares more developments later this year, the airline is positioned to be a driving force behind the critical transition to sustainable aviation together with other stakeholders and partners. Supporting the company’s sustainability goals, new routes will feature fuel-efficient, modern aircraft, reducing emissions while expanding the network.
Meanwhile, following SAS’s switch from Star Alliance to Sky Team, the carrier has forged a new codeshare partner with Delta Air Lines, a founding member of SkyTeam.
SAS passengers can now access over 150 US destinations via Delta’s network, while Delta passengers can reach 50 destinations across Northern Europe through SAS.
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