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Mumbai to Copenhagen: your first trip on the new nonstop.
The announced SAS nonstop from Mumbai makes Copenhagen a more direct first stop in Denmark. Plan the arrival day lightly: leave your bags, eat something and take a short walk before deciding on more. The timetable on this page is the airline’s published schedule; your booking and the official entry requirements govern the journey.
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SAS flies Mumbai–Copenhagen nonstop five times a week. The Mumbai departure lands in Copenhagen around 12:15, so take the M2 metro (about 14 minutes to the centre), drop your bags at the hotel and start walking. Stay in Indre By or Christianshavn for a first trip, check whether the Copenhagen Card pays off for your plans, and sort your Schengen visa through official channels well before you book.
Schedule checked 3 October 2026 against SAS's route announcement. Flights from Copenhagen started on 1 October 2026 and from Mumbai on 3 October 2026. Timetables change, so confirm on your booking.
The route at a glance
| Direction | Flight | Departs | Arrives (local) | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai → Copenhagen | SK970 | 06:30 | 12:15 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Copenhagen → Mumbai | SK969 | 16:10 | 04:30 (+1 day) | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The route is flown with an Airbus A330. Flights from Mumbai started on 3 October 2026.
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport
A 12:15 landing is a good one: you clear the airport in the early afternoon and are in the city before most hotels open their rooms (check-in is usually 14:00–15:00). Two things to do:
- Take the M2 metro, not a taxi. It leaves from beneath the arrivals hall, reaches Kongens Nytorv in about 14 minutes and runs 24 hours a day. A taxi takes 25–35 minutes and costs several times more. Only use the official rank and metered taxis. Full details are in our Copenhagen Airport guide.
- Drop your bags and go out. Nearly every hotel will store luggage before check-in. Use the afternoon for an easy walk (Nyhavn, the harbour, Christianshavn) and keep the big sights for day two.
Going home, the 16:10 departure leaves your last morning free. Check out, store bags at the hotel and allow plenty of time for the airport, following SAS's check-in guidance for long-haul flights.
Where to stay on a first trip
Indre By (the old centre) puts you within walking distance of most first-trip sights and is one metro line from the airport. Christianshavn is calmer, canal-side and also on the M2 line, so it's the easiest airport run. Vesterbro is better for food and nightlife than for sightseeing. Our where-to-stay guide compares all seven areas.
What it costs
Copenhagen is expensive, and it's most expensive at the table. Spend deliberately on location, one good dinner and the few attractions you care about. If you plan several paid museums and castles in a day or two, the Copenhagen Card can work out cheaper (the 24-hour adult card is 589 kr, and it includes the airport metro). Whether it pays off depends on your list, so run it through our Copenhagen Card calculator.
Whenever you visit, look up CopenPay, Visit Copenhagen's year-round scheme that rewards green choices, such as cycling or helping clean up, with free or discounted extras at participating places.
Weather and what to pack (October–March)
The new route launched into Copenhagen's cool season. Expect short, grey days, wind off the water and frequent drizzle. December is dark by mid-afternoon. Pack a warm, windproof layer, a hat and gloves for winter, and shoes that cope with rain. Indoor plans earn their place: see our rainy-day guide. If you're coming in December, the Christmas markets are the season's highlight. For forecasts, use the Danish Meteorological Institute (dmi.dk).
How many days, and how to spend them
- 2 days: the core city. Use our free 2-day route or the 48-hour guide.
- 3 days: add one day trip, either Kronborg Castle or Louisiana. See the 3-day plan and day trips from Copenhagen.
- 4 days or more: add Malmö in Sweden (35 minutes by train) or Roskilde. With the Schengen visa you need for Denmark, Sweden is usually covered too, but check your visa's conditions.
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Visa and entry: use official sources only
Denmark is part of the Schengen area. Most Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for a tourist trip, and Denmark's applications in India are handled through its visa partner. Rules, fees and processing times change, so check your own case directly with:
NordGuide doesn't give visa or immigration advice. These links go to the official sources.
Quick answers
Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Copenhagen?
Yes. SAS flies Mumbai–Copenhagen nonstop five times a week on an Airbus A330. Flights started on 1 October 2026 from Copenhagen and 3 October 2026 from Mumbai. Check SAS for the current timetable before you book.
What time does the Mumbai flight land in Copenhagen?
SAS's published schedule has SK970 leaving Mumbai at 06:30 and landing in Copenhagen at 12:15 local time, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Schedules change, so confirm on your booking.
How do I get from Copenhagen Airport to the city centre?
Take the M2 metro from beneath the arrivals hall: about 14 minutes to Kongens Nytorv, running 24 hours a day. A taxi takes 25–35 minutes and costs far more; it only makes sense with heavy luggage or a group.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Denmark?
Denmark is in the Schengen area, so most Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for a tourist trip. Check your own case and apply only through official channels: the Embassy of Denmark in India and its visa partner VFS Global.
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