After a temporary suspension of operations, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is returning to Israel, this time with more frequent flights.
The carrier, one of Northern Europe’s largest airlines, will reinstate its direct service between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen.
1+Beginning October 26, SAS will resume operations at Ben Gurion Airport.
Under its winter schedule, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the route—flying on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday nights.
Airbus A320neo aircraft will operate the service, offering two cabin classes: Economy and Business.The return comes one year after the airline originally relaunched the route on October 26, 2025, following a hiatus of more than a decade without direct flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen.
At the time, SAS operated three weekly flights before suspending regional operations due to security developments across the Middle East.
With its return, SAS is increasing capacity beyond its previous schedule.For Israeli travelers, the route adds a direct option to Denmark, with seamless connections throughout Northern Europe via SAS’s Copenhagen hub.
The passenger experience is also getting a notable upgrade.
SAS recently completed outfitting its Airbus A320 fleet with high-speed Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, expected to be available on flights to and from Tel Aviv, allowing gate-to-gate broadband connectivity subject to individual aircraft scheduling and route availability.
1+SAS’s return reflects a broader trend of foreign carriers gradually resuming service to Israel, following widespread flight cancellations and schedule cutbacks prompted by the security situation.
The development marks another positive step toward stabilizing foreign airline operations at Ben Gurion Airport.