SAS to return to Bangkok for Winter 2023

For those who wish to escape the Nordic winter for the warm sunny skies, SAS is planning its return to Bangkok.

SAS Airbus A350 – Image, SAS

The flight is being opened up as leisure travel demand increases with the airline planning to operate the flight between Copenhagen and Bangkok for the winter season.

SAS plans to operate its service to Bangkok is follows:

SK973 DEPART CPH 23:30 ARRIVE BKK 17:05+1  Operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
SK974 DEPART BKK 23:45 ARRIVE CPH 06:35+1 Operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Commences 30th October
Seasonal Service
Booked Equipment: Airbus A350-900

SAS will offer a three-class configuration Airbus A350-900 on this route, with SAS Business (Business Class – 40 seats), SASPlus (premium economy – 32 seats) and SASGo (Economy Class – 228 Seats).

The timings are focused on connections at Copenhagen, meeting the SAS network both in the evening (meeting the outbound flight) and returning to link up with the early departure bank.

For those seeking destinations beyond Bangkok, SAS will continue flying to Tokyo Haneda and Shanghai Pudong three times a week.

In Quotes

Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of SAS, said

“Thailand and the Scandinavian countries have a long history of friendship and cooperation and returning with a direct route after nine years is a true pleasure. The Bangkok route will offer a perfect entry point for wider Thailand and be a great option for both business and leisure travelers. Bangkok is a vibrant meeting point for international businesses and the country has topped several rankings as the world’s most popular tourist destination with its beautiful beaches, lush jungles and extraordinary Thai cuisine. Regardless of reason to travel, we are excited to once again offer a direct connection between Scandinavia and the Land of Smiles,”

A return to Bangkok – but there is Nordic competition.

It’s been some years since SAS has operated services to Bangkok – which was a traditional destination for the airline. However, there is competition between the Nordics and Thailand, with Thai Airways operating a Copenehangan – Bangkok route as well as to Olso and Stockholm.

Meanwhile, Finnair has been building out its network, serving Bangkok from Stockholm and Helsinki to add additional pressure – along with all the other airlines that offer a one-stop connection.