Scandi Summer: Delta launches first-ever nonstop Minneapolis-St. Paul to Copenhagen

Andrea Thompson

ByAndrea Thompson

October 14, 2024

Delta is increasing connectivity to Europe with the addition of a brand-new nonstop service from its hub in Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Copenhagen starting May 2025, operating three times weekly.

With the addition of this new route, Delta will provide customers traveling from MSP nonstop access to seven European destinations.

“Delta continues to strengthen its global network and offers unparalleled access to Europe from Minneapolis-St. Paul with this new direct service to Copenhagen, one of Europe’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Network Planning. “This route creates an invaluable connection between two major SkyTeam partner hubs, providing unrivalled connectivity and travel options for customers traveling between Scandinavia and North America.”

“We are excited that Delta is expanding direct service to Europe from MSP next year, offering even more connections in that region through its new SkyTeam partner Scandinavian Airlines System,” said Brian Ryks, CEO and executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates MSP Airport. “Many Minnesotans are of Scandinavian heritage, and this new route offers great access to support deeper cultural ties and the continuation of cross-Atlantic business connections between our regions.”

“This is really great news, and we look forward to welcoming another route with Delta Air Lines at Copenhagen Airport,” said Peter Krogsgaard, CCO at Copenhagen Airport. “Delta is one of the world’s largest airlines, and with a new direct route from Copenhagen to Minneapolis, many travelers will have direct access to one of Delta’s key hubs, offering numerous connections to destinations across North America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. We are also excited to welcome even more American visitors, who with a direct route to Copenhagen, not only have the opportunity to visit one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but also gain easy access to the many routes from Copenhagen to destinations across Europe.”

Delta recently announced a partnership with SAS, the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Under this new codeshare agreement, Delta and SAS customers traveling to Copenhagen from Minneapolis-St. Paul will gain access to more than 80 additional destinations beyond Copenhagen. Meanwhile, as the largest carrier at MSP, Delta will provide customers traveling from CPH to MSP connections to 110+ cities across the U.S. and Canada.