IndiGo Launches Direct Mumbai–Copenhagen Service, Marks Scandinavian Entry

IndiGo has begun its direct long-haul service linking Mumbai and Copenhagen, Denmark, signalling its official entry into Europe’s Scandinavia. This milestone follows the successful launch of long-haul operations to Manchester and Amsterdam in July 2025.

The new service will operate three times weekly using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on a wet/damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways, featuring a dual-class layout with Economy Class and IndiGoStretch, the airline’s tailor-made business product. Flight 6E 0041 departs Mumbai at 04:35 and arrives in Copenhagen at 10:05, with the return flight, 6E 0042, departing Copenhagen at 12:30 and arriving in Mumbai at 00:30 on the following day. With Copenhagen joining Istanbul, Manchester and Amsterdam, IndiGo’s fourth European destination, the airline plans further expansion with forthcoming services to London and Athens.

This direct connection will enhance links between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, and Copenhagen Airport, one of Europe’s oldest international airports and the busiest in Scandinavia. Given the growing ties between India and Northern Europe, the route plays an increasingly important role in trade, tourism and cultural exchange between the regions. While offering Indian travellers seamless access to onward destinations across the Nordics, the route will also open up IndiGo’s expansive Indian network of over 90 destinations to travellers from Scandinavia.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, 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 deepen our presence in Europe. This is a key step in our global growth journey towards new heights, across new frontiers. We are steadily expanding our operations across the globe, and our strong partnerships – such as the one we share with Denmark and Copenhagen Airport – play a crucial role in enhancing the experience we offer to our customers. As we continue on our evolution from a major Indian airline to a global aviation player, we are delighted to provide our customers with the option of flying with India’s preferred airline and to experience IndiGo’s distinctive and reliable service.”

Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, said, “A new direct route between Mumbai and Copenhagen is a very positive and tangible symbol of the strong partnership between Denmark and India. Increased connectivity will undoubtedly benefit cultural and economic ties between our two countries.”

Manish Prabhat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Denmark, said, “The Embassy of India, Copenhagen, warmly welcomes the IndiGo connection between Mumbai and Copenhagen, which testifies to the growing ties between India and Denmark and the demand for greater connectivity between the two countries. Since the announcement of the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership by the leaders of both nations in 2020, bilateral relations have encompassed business, culture and tourism, academia, research and innovation, and travel. The direct link between Mumbai and Copenhagen would further boost these ties and also serve the greater Nordic market, as well as facilitate further connections from Mumbai to other destinations in Asia. I wish IndiGo every success in its Denmark operations.”

Christian Poulsen, Chief Executive Officer, Copenhagen Airports A/S, said, “We are delighted to welcome IndiGo to Copenhagen Airport. The new direct route between Copenhagen and Mumbai strengthens connectivity in both directions – benefiting business travellers and tourists travelling from Denmark and the Nordics, as well as those coming here from India. This new connection reinforces Copenhagen Airport’s role as Northern Europe’s leading transport hub with strong links to the rest of the world. We are proud that IndiGo has chosen Copenhagen as part of its expansion into the European market. I am confident that this route is just the beginning for IndiGo, and we look forward to a continued strong partnership.”