India’s largest low-cost carrier continues its European expansion, adding a key Scandinavian gateway.
Launch Details
- Start Date: 8 October 2025
- Route: Mumbai ⇄ Copenhagen
- Frequency: 3x weekly
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 (wet-leased from Norse Atlantic Airways)
- Significance: Copenhagen becomes IndiGo’s 44th international destination
Expanding European Footprint
IndiGo’s latest launch follows recent announcements:
- Athens (from 2026) – to be served with the new Airbus A321XLR
- London (upcoming)
- Existing routes: Manchester & Amsterdam
The new Copenhagen service strengthens IndiGo’s Northern Europe connectivity, opening convenient onward links to Sweden, Norway, and the wider Scandinavian region.
CEO Statement
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said:
“With growing demand for travel between India and Northern Europe, we are delighted to connect Mumbai to Copenhagen, marking IndiGo’s entry into the Scandinavian region. This expansion strengthens our presence in Europe, offering Copenhagen as a gateway to the Nordic region for Indian travellers.”
Partnership with Aegean Airlines
- IndiGo has signed an MoU with Aegean Airlines for a future codeshare partnership
- Subject to regulatory approval, this will begin after IndiGo launches flights to Athens
- Plans include:
- IndiGo’s code on Aegean’s domestic and European routes
- Aegean’s code on a “significant number” of IndiGo’s Indian routes
- Aegean also plans to launch Athens ⇄ India flights by March 2026
📌 Why It Matters
- Strengthens India–Scandinavia travel links
- Positions IndiGo as a growing force in Europe’s low-cost, long-haul market
- Creates new opportunities for seamless travel across Europe via partnerships
