Scandinavian Airlines Unleashes Seamless Global Routes for Norway, Denmark and Sweden Fans to FIFA World Cup 2026 – You Need to Know

Published on December 15, 2025

As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is positioning itself as the go-to airline for supporters from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. With an extensive network of direct flights across the Atlantic, strategic partnerships with major carriers, and newly announced codeshare agreements, SAS ensures that fans can travel smoothly and efficiently to matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

SAS operates daily departures from major Scandinavian hubs, including Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm, to key U.S. cities, providing unparalleled flexibility for football enthusiasts. Collaborations with Delta Air Lines open up access to countless domestic connections, while flights from hubs such as Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York link travelers directly to Mexico City and Guadalajara. Adding to this connectivity, a new codeshare agreement with Aeromexico delivers seamless travel options from North America to essential Mexican host cities.

The airline also strengthens its reach into Canada. With direct flights to Canadian destinations and a new partnership with WestJet, fans can move effortlessly between Scandinavia and multiple Canadian host cities, making SAS a natural choice for North American travel during the tournament.

Norwegian Fans Ready for World Cup Action

Norway has already confirmed its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and SAS is prepared to make the journey to the United States straightforward for supporters. Two daily flights from Oslo to New York (JFK and Newark) provide direct access to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Norway will face off against their group opponents. Additionally, travelers from Oslo, Stockholm Arlanda, and Copenhagen Kastrup can connect onward to Boston, ensuring fans can follow the team wherever they play.

SAS also operates direct flights to Boston and Washington Dulles International Airport, both of which serve as excellent starting points for matches in the East Coast cities of Boston and New York.

• June 17: vs Playoff winner (Bolivia/Surinam/Iraq) – Boston Stadium, Boston
• June 22: vs Senegal – MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
• June 26: vs France – Boston Stadium, Boston

Denmark Fans Prepare for Potential World Cup Journey

Denmark’s fate for the World Cup will be decided in a March 2026 playoff final. If successful, the Danish team will join Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa. SAS ensures that fans are ready to travel at a moment’s notice with multiple direct flight options from Copenhagen.

The airline operates five weekly flights from Copenhagen to Atlanta, the site of Denmark’s potential match against South Africa. Atlanta also serves as an ideal gateway to Mexico, with convenient onward connections to Mexico City and Guadalajara.

In addition to Atlanta, SAS offers direct flights to Washington D.C. and New York, both of which connect to Mexican host cities via SkyTeam partners. The recent codeshare agreement with Aeromexico further enhances travel flexibility, providing seamless connections to key venues.

• June 12: vs South Korea – Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara
• June 18: vs South Africa – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
• June 25: vs Mexico – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City

Sweden Fans Eye Playoff Success and World Cup Access

Sweden must also navigate a playoff in March 2026 to secure World Cup participation. If successful, Sweden will compete in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. SAS provides direct flights from Stockholm to New York (Newark Liberty International Airport), with further connections to host cities across North America. For fans seeking travel flexibility, routes through Oslo and Copenhagen offer additional options.

Direct service from Stockholm to Atlanta also opens the door for onward travel to Mexican destinations, while SAS’ partnership with Aeromexico provides smooth access to Monterrey. Membership in the SkyTeam alliance alongside Delta Air Lines ensures that fans benefit from an extensive network of domestic and international connections throughout the U.S. and beyond.

• June 14: vs Tunisia – Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey
• June 20: vs Netherlands – Houston Stadium, Houston
• June 25: vs Japan – Dallas Stadium, Dallas

With a combination of direct flights, strategic partnerships, and new codeshare agreements, SAS is making it easier than ever for Scandinavian fans to follow their teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Whether traveling to the United States, Mexico, or Canada, supporters from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden can enjoy smooth connections, flexible itineraries, and reliable service, ensuring that the journey to the world’s biggest football stage is as exciting as the matches themselves.