Budapest Airport Strengthens Copenhagen Connection

Budapest Airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has announced a significant enhancement to its Scandinavian flight offerings with the return of SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) to its roster for Summer 2025. Starting 3 April 2025, SAS will launch a four-times weekly direct service connecting Budapest to Copenhagen, further strengthening ties between the Hungarian and Danish capitals. This route will be operated using the airline’s state-of-the-art A320 Neo fleet, flying the 1,105-kilometer sector.

This new route marks a key addition to the airport’s existing services to Copenhagen, which are currently operated by Norwegian, Ryanair, and Wizz Air. SAS’ arrival will immediately claim a 16% share of the weekly flights to the Danish capital, adding significant capacity to this popular route. By the second week of April 2025, Budapest Airport’s one-way seat capacity to Copenhagen will exceed 4,300 weekly seats (based on OAG Analyser data for the week commencing April 7, 2025).

“We are excited to welcome SAS back to Budapest Airport and expand the airport’s connection to Copenhagen,” said Máté Ritter, Head of Airline Development of Budapest Airport. “The demand for travel between Budapest and the Danish capital continues to grow, and the return of SAS will allow us to better meet this need while enhancing our overall connectivity to Scandinavia. We look forward to the long-term success of this route and building upon the positive momentum we’ve seen in our Scandinavian offerings.”

With SAS joining the ranks, Budapest will now have five airlines offering scheduled flights to various destinations in Denmark and across the Nordic region. In addition to Copenhagen, passengers can access direct flights to Billund, Oslo, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Gothenburg, offering extensive coverage of Northern Europe. This bolstered connectivity will see Budapest offering close to 300,000 departing seats to Nordic destinations during the Summer 2025 season, reflecting the growing importance of the region as a key market for both leisure and business travellers.

The return of SAS not only underscores the airline’s confidence in the Budapest-Copenhagen route but also highlights Budapest’s strategic commitment to expanding its international reach, particularly in the fast-growing Scandinavian market. With enhanced capacity, more flight options, and the arrival of established Scandinavian carrier, the airport is set to offer even greater flexibility and convenience for travellers seeking to explore Copenhagen and beyond.