SEATTLE — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) welcomes the announcement of five weekly nonstop flights to Copenhagen on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) starting in May 2025. SAS will operate seasonal summer flights to Denmark’s capital city. Copenhagen offers travelers a world of culture, modern architecture, and a trailblazing restaurant scene. This is the third international nonstop service announced to begin in 2025, following a record year of new services in 2024.
“We’re very excited for our partnership with Scandinavian Airlines and for the nonstop connection to the beautiful city of Copenhagen,” said Port of Seattle Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle. “As a region, we share a lot of similarities with Copenhagen, from prioritizing sustainability to world-class dining and entertainment. SEA will continue to meet the demand for international travel and looks forward to welcoming SAS and our European counterparts to the Pacific Northwest.”
With strong historical ties to Scandinavia and the Nordic region, travelers out of SEA will now have nonstop service to three Nordic capitals — Reykjavik, Helsinki, and Copenhagen. Once in Copenhagen, travelers can easily take in the World Capital of Architecture on two wheels. Copenhagen is ranked the most bike-friendly city in the world and boasts a plethora of hidden gems to discover.
SAS previously served SEA for decades, dating back to the 1960s. SAS officially joined the SkyTeam Airline Alliance earlier this month. This allows for even greater connections on Delta Air Lines, also a member of the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. The first five weeks of service will be on Airbus A350s (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun), followed by service on Airbus A330s (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
“We are excited to expand our North American network with Seattle. The route from Copenhagen will provide more travel options for our customers and strengthen the connection between Scandinavia and the Pacific Northwest, a region of growing economic importance with deep Scandinavian roots,” said Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS.
International service at SEA
SEA currently has 53 services to 33 international destinations on 27 different airlines. Philippine Airlines will begin service to Manila in October, followed by Alaska Airlines service to Liberia, Costa Rica, in December. Already this year, the airport has welcomed STARLUX Airlines, China Airlines, and Delta Air Lines’ service to Taipei; Lufthansa’s service to Munich, Germany; Hainan Airlines’ service to Chongqing, China; and Alaska Airlines’ service to Toronto, Canada.
Airport tips for traveling abroad
International travelers can make their trips through SEA Airport easy in several ways. Trusted Traveler Programs like Mobile Passport Control and Global Entry streamline a traveler’s entry process into the United States. Outbound travelers will benefit from enrolling in TSA PreCheck.
About Scandinavian Airlines
SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline since 1946, operates from its principal hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), complemented by hubs in Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN). Our mission is to connect Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia. Each year, SAS serves more than 25 million passengers and transports 55 tons of cargo to 135 destinations across Europe, the USA, and Asia. With a passionate workforce of over 10,000 colleagues, we collaborate with partners and customers to drive transformative changes in aviation. We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, embodying the visionary spirit of our founders: “To move from the old to what is about to come, is the only tradition worth keeping.” Innovation and societal progress are at the heart of everything we do. SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024 and together with our partner airlines we offer a wide network worldwide.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Operated by the Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves the people of the Pacific Northwest with essential services, access to hundreds of domestic and global destinations, and economic activity that supports tens of thousands of jobs and produces $22 billion in economic activity. SEA has earned the highest U.S. ranking in Skytrax’s World’s Top 100 Airports for the third year in a row, two consecutive years as Best Airport in North America (2022/2023), and a 4-Star Skytrax Rating, focused on customer-centered travel with better services, facilities, and amenities. SEA totaled over 50.8 million passengers in 2023 — down just 1.8% from 2019 — with a forecast to exceed pre-pandemic traveler volumes in 2024. Thirty-six airlines serve 93 nonstop domestic and 33 international destinations including Canada, Mexico, and seasonal operations.
Contact
Perry Cooper | SEA Airport
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