- IndiGo launches direct Mumbai–Copenhagen flights, marking its entry into Scandinavia and fourth destination in Europe.
- The new route follows IndiGo’s recent long-haul launches to Manchester and Amsterdam, expanding its European footprint.
- With upcoming services to London and Athens and new long-range aircraft on order, IndiGo strengthens its global network strategy.
IndiGo today inaugurated its first direct service between Mumbai and Copenhagen, marking the airline’s entry into the Scandinavian region and reinforcing its long-haul ambitions. Operated thrice weekly using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners leased from Norse Atlantic Airways, the new connection links India’s financial capital with Denmark’s gateway airport—Copenhagen Kastrup, one of Europe’s oldest and busiest aviation hubs. With this, Copenhagen becomes IndiGo’s 44th international and 138th overall destination, strengthening the airline’s expanding global footprint.
Building on a European Growth Curve
The Mumbai–Copenhagen route comes close on the heels of IndiGo’s European debut earlier this year. In July 2025, the airline commenced its first long-haul services from Mumbai to Amsterdam and Manchester, both operated with the same dual-class Dreamliner aircraft.
Strong passenger response prompted frequency increases on these routes by September, with Amsterdam scaled to six weekly flights and Manchester to four.
These milestones marked IndiGo’s transition from a regional leader to a carrier with transcontinental reach, connecting India directly with key business and leisure markets in Western Europe.
Copenhagen, now IndiGo’s fourth European destination after Istanbul, Manchester, and Amsterdam, will soon be followed by London and Athens, as the airline continues its measured long-haul rollout.
According to IndiGo, these city pairs are selected based on strategic trade and diaspora demand, supported by robust feed traffic across its 90-plus domestic destinations.
Strengthening India–Nordic Ties
The new connection enhances air links between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, and Copenhagen Airport, which serves as Northern Europe’s primary hub for the Nordics and Baltic region. The thrice-weekly flights will enable seamless access for Indian travellers heading onward to destinations such as Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki, while offering Scandinavian passengers convenient one-stop access across India through IndiGo’s domestic network.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo, said, “With the launch of our third long-haul route between Mumbai and Copenhagen, IndiGo unlocks a strategic gateway to the Nordic region as we continue to deepen our presence in Europe. This is a key step in our global growth journey ‘towards new heights, across new frontiers’. Our strong partnerships—like the one we share with Denmark and Copenhagen Airport—play a crucial role in enhancing the experience we offer to our customers.”
Danish Ambassador to India H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen called the new service “a tangible symbol of the strong partnership between Denmark and India,” while Indian Ambassador to Denmark H.E. Manish Prabhat said the route “will boost the Green Strategic Partnership and expand academic, cultural, and business exchanges between the two countries.” Copenhagen Airports CEO Christian Poulsen added that the new connection “strengthens Northern Europe’s leading hub and sets the stage for a lasting partnership with IndiGo.”
Codeshares, Partnerships, and Fleet Evolution
IndiGo’s entry into the Nordic region is the latest step in a broader European expansion strategy that began with its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. Through Istanbul, IndiGo already provides one-stop access to major European cities including Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, and Vienna, effectively linking India to Scandinavia before the Copenhagen launch.
In mid-2025, the airline also expanded its global partnerships through a joint arrangement with Air France–KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta Air Lines, extending IndiGo’s reach across continental Europe, the UK, and North America via Amsterdam and Manchester.
The Mumbai–Copenhagen connection also underscores the airline’s evolving fleet strategy. While its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners currently operate under damp lease, IndiGo plans to introduce Airbus A321XLRs starting late 2025 and Airbus A350-900s from 2027, enabling long-range flights on its own metal. These aircraft are expected to power upcoming routes to London, Athens, and beyond, offering improved efficiency and expanded capacity on intercontinental sectors.
Expanding Footprint, Growing Confidence
For IndiGo, the European build-up is both symbolic and strategic. The carrier, which has already connected Delhi and Hyderabad to several Asian and Middle Eastern hubs, is now leveraging Mumbai as its long-haul gateway. Together with its existing Istanbul operations and recently expanded interline partnerships, IndiGo is positioning itself as India’s most connected carrier globally.
As the world’s largest A320 family operator prepares for its next growth phase, IndiGo’s expanding international network—anchored by Copenhagen—illustrates a clear shift from regional dominance to global competitiveness.
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