SAS Expands Winter 2025/2026 Program with Six New Destinations and Enhanced Connectivity from Copenhagen

(IN SHORT) SAS is expanding its winter 2025/2026 program with six new destinations from Copenhagen, including Vienna, Tel Aviv, Marrakech, Madeira, Fuerteventura, and Kittilä, alongside increased frequencies on existing routes. The airline will continue 22 summer routes into the winter season, significantly enhancing connectivity across Scandinavia and Europe. With a 40% increase in seat capacity, SAS aims to offer greater flexibility, convenience, and more options for travelers.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 2025-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is set to expand its winter 2025/2026 traffic program with six exciting new destinations from its Copenhagen hub. Starting from October 2025, SAS will introduce new routes to Vienna, Tel Aviv, Marrakech, Madeira, Fuerteventura, and Kittilä. Along with these additions, SAS will increase frequencies on several existing routes, contributing to an overall seat capacity growth of 40%. The enhanced winter schedule also includes the continuation of 22 popular summer routes, resulting in a 75% improvement in overall connectivity. These updates aim to provide more flexibility and options for travelers, reinforcing Copenhagen’s position as a leading hub in Northern Europe.

“We’re thrilled to offer our customers new destinations and enhanced connectivity for the winter season,” said Henrik Winell, Vice President of Network at SAS. “With our expanded network and increased seat capacity, travel throughout Scandinavia will be greatly improved, offering more flexibility and options to reach preferred locations.”

The new routes will connect not only with SAS’ hubs in Stockholm and Oslo but also with cities like Gothenburg, Billund, Aarhus, Aalborg, Bergen, Stavanger, Tallinn, and Gdansk, further integrating the Nordic region with the broader European network.

New Routes for Winter 2025/2026:

• Vienna, Austria: A historic city renowned for classical music, art, and architecture, with daily morning flights.

• Tel Aviv, Israel: A major financial hub and high-tech center, served three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday).

• Marrakech, Morocco: A cultural hotspot offering two weekly flights (Tuesday and Saturday) to explore the Atlas Mountains and vibrant souks.

• Madeira, Portugal: Known for scenic hiking trails and mild weather, SAS will offer weekly flights from Copenhagen.

• Fuerteventura, Spain: A top destination for sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts, served weekly.

• Kittilä, Finland: A gateway to Finnish Lapland and winter sports, with twice-weekly flights from January to March.

Winter Continuation of Popular Summer Routes:

In addition to the new routes, SAS will continue 22 popular summer destinations into winter. Among these are Toronto, Canada, where SAS will be the only airline offering direct flights between Scandinavia and Canada in winter. Seoul, Korea, will also continue its new direct service with three weekly departures. Other key European cities, including Krakow, Budapest, Madrid, and Lisbon, will remain part of the winter program.

SAS is committed to offering convenient schedules and flexible travel options, making the winter journey smooth and enjoyable for all passengers.

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SOURCE: SAS AB