Scandinavian Airlines Resumes Direct Flights Between Israel and Copenhagen

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), a major North European airline, is set to relaunch direct flights connecting Tel Aviv and Copenhagen starting October 26, 2026. The service will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday evenings, utilizing the company's new Airbus A320neo aircraft. This marks a significant return for SAS, which had suspended its operations to Israel over a decade ago, last flying the route in March 2016.

SAS briefly resumed flights to Israel in October 2025, initially with three weekly services. However, the airline halted operations again after only a few months, citing unspecified reasons, and also suspended flights to other Middle Eastern destinations. The upcoming relaunch, nearly a year after the short-lived 2025 resumption, will feature an increased frequency of four flights per week.

The renewed service is expected to enhance direct travel options between Israel and Scandinavia, facilitating easier access to Copenhagen and onward connections to other Northern European destinations. Passengers on these flights will also benefit from the airline's recent upgrade, which includes high-speed Starlink-based Wi-Fi installed on its Airbus A320 fleet, expected to be available on the Tel Aviv route.

Ticket prices found on the SAS website average around 400 euros one-way for a basic fare, which includes a small carry-on bag. Additional fees apply for checked baggage, with a carry-on trolley (up to 8 kg) and a checked suitcase (up to 23 kg) costing an extra approximately 35 euros each way.