Travel guide: How to fly to the 2026 World Cup with SAS

Scandinavian Airlines ensures that fans from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden can travel smoothly to the FIFA World Cup next summer. With direct flights across the Atlantic and strong partnerships, SAS is the natural choice for supporters heading to matches in the hosting countries United States, Mexico and Canada.  

With daily departures from Scandinavia to major U.S. gateways, SAS offers fans flexible travel options to all host cities in the States. Through partners such as Delta Air Lines, travelers have access to extensive onward connections across the U.S., including direct services to Mexico City and Guadalajara from hubs like Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York. The new codeshare agreement with Aeromexico further strengthens connectivity, adding seamless travel opportunities to Mexico City and Guadalajara from North America.

SAS also operates direct flights to Canada, now further supported by a new codeshare agreement with WestJet that strengthens connectivity between Scandinavia and Canada.

“The FIFA World Cup is a once in a lifetime experience for many fans, and SAS is proud to make the journey simple and reliable. With our strong Scandinavian hubs and extensive transatlantic network, supporters can reach the stadiums in the U.S., Mexico and Canada with ease. SAS is the obvious choice for travelers from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden heading to the World Cup,” says Paul Verhagen, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at SAS.

Norway

Norway has already secured its place at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and supporters can look forward to following the team across the East Coast of the United States. SAS offers two daily flights from Oslo to New York (JFK and Newark), making it easy to reach MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans can also travel to New York via SAS’ hubs in Stockholm Arlanda and Copenhagen Kastrup, with onward connections to Boston.

In addition, SAS operates direct flights from Scandinavia to Boston, and also offers direct service to Washington Dulles International Airport, which is a convenient starting point for both 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

Denmark’s qualification is still to be decided, with the decisive playoff final scheduled for March 2026. Should Denmark qualify, the team will join Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa.

SAS makes it simple for Danish fans to attend matches. The airline operates direct flights from Copenhagen to Atlanta (ATL) five times a week, where Denmark’s potential match against South Africa will be played. In addition, Atlanta serves as an excellent hub for onward travel to Mexico, with convenient connections to both Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Travelers can also fly directly from Copenhagen to Washington D.C. or New York. Both cities offer direct services to Mexico City and Guadalajara through SkyTeam partners, providing flexible options for reaching the host cities.

The new codeshare agreement with Aeromexico further strengthens connectivity, offering seamless access to major Mexican host cities.

• 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

Sweden also faces a crucial playoff in March 2026 to secure its place at the tournament. If successful, Sweden will join Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia.

SAS offers direct flights from Stockholm to New York (Newark Liberty International Airport), with onward travel options to host cities. Fans can also reach New York conveniently via Oslo and Copenhagen, ensuring flexibility across Scandinavia.

In addition, SAS operates direct service to Atlanta (ATL), which on a general basis is a perfect hub for onward travel to Mexico and other destinations. In addition, the new codeshare agreement with Aeromexico provides seamless access to Monterrey, while SAS’ membership in SkyTeam alongside Delta Airlines ensures extensive domestic and international connectivity across 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