Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is taking a bold step in connecting Scandinavia to Asia with the announcement of its first-ever direct route from Copenhagen to Seoul. Starting September 12, 2025, travelers will enjoy regular direct flights between these two vibrant regions, marking a milestone as the first nonstop service between Scandinavia and South Korea.

The route will operate four times a week during the summer and three times a week in winter, using the fuel-efficient Airbus A350 with evening departures designed to optimize European connections and maximize time at the destination.

Flight Schedule

Period	Flight	Dep	Arr	Days of Operation
Summer 25
12SEP25-25OCT25	SK987 CPH-ICN	23:40	18:15 (+1)	Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun
	SK988 ICN-CPH	23:45	06:05 (+1)	Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat
Winter 25-26
26OCT25-28MAR26	SK987 CPH-ICN	23:10	18:45 (+1)	Tue, Thu & Sun
	SK988 ICN-CPH	23:45	05:25 (+1)	Tue, Thu & Sat

Awards Available (UPDATE)

A few hours after the announcement, award seats were released and came live on the SAS EuroBonus portal. So far, there’s available seats in Economy Class starting on the inaugural flight on September 12th, 2025.

Get Notified With Alerts

AwardFares has a powerful feature that can monitor availability for you while you sit back and relax. For example, you can use alerts to track availabilty in Business Class. As soon as award seats open, you’ll be notified via email or push notification so that you can grab a seat right away.

To set up an alert, follow these steps.

1. Go to AwardFares.
2. Select EuroBonus under Loyalty Program.
3. Select SAS only under Airline.
4. Add the route (CPH to ICN) under Origin and Destination.
5. Choose a date (e.g., September 21, 2025).
6. Tap on Track and turn the toggle on.
7. That’s it! AwardFares will do its magic and track the flight for you.

You can see and edit the alert in the Alerts pane.

Bridging Two Dynamic Regions

The launch aligns with increasing interest among Scandinavian travelers to explore South Korea, a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and global influences such as K-pop, Korean dramas, and cuisine. Meanwhile, travelers from Korea will gain easier access to the wonders of Scandinavia and connections to over 100 destinations across Europe via Copenhagen, a key hub in SAS’ network. It will be interesting to see how the partnership with Korean Air develops and both networks get combined.

For visitors, Seoul offers a unique mix of ancient and modern attractions. From futuristic skyscrapers to historic palaces, vibrant shopping districts, and world-renowned culinary experiences, there’s something for everyone. Beyond tourism, the city is a critical player in green technology, digital innovation, and business, strengthening ties with Scandinavia’s forward-thinking industries.

A Strategic Step for SAS

With this new route, SAS will offer 14 intercontinental destinations from Copenhagen by the time the service launches, further solidifying the city’s role as a premier global hub. Combined with the addition of a new route to Seattle in May 2025, the expansion affirms SAS’ commitment to connecting Scandinavia to the world.

The Copenhagen-Seoul route is still subject to governmental approval, but if all goes as planned, it’s set to open a new chapter in intercontinental travel for Scandinavian Airlines. For travelers eager to explore, this connection promises a convenient, comfortable bridge between two dynamic regions.

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