SAS expands its intercontinental network with a new direct route between Copenhagen and Seoul, starting 12th September 2025. The route will operate 4 times weekly during the summer season and 3 times weekly in winter.
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Flights are scheduled with evening departures, optimizing connectivity within Europe and maximizing travelers’ time at their destination. The route will be operated by fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900, carrying 300 passengers.
With the launch of Seattle in May 2025, SAS will offer 14 intercontinental destinations from Copenhagen, connecting to over 100 destinations across Europe. This expansion underscores SAS’ commitment to establishing Copenhagen as a premier global hub, enhancing its role in connecting Scandinavia to the world.
Connecting Scandinavia with one of Asia’s most well-known hubs will complement SAS’ network reach and strengthen Copenhagen’s role as a gateway for intercontinental travel. This route will also cater to the growing demand among travelers from Korea to visit Scandinavia, while providing connections through the SAS network to the rest of Europe.
Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs for international freight, handled over 2.76 million tons in 2023.
