Effect of SAS growth at Copenhagen Airport

June 30, 2026

The report shows that if SAS' planned growth is realized, it will support an additional 25,000 jobs and contribute DKK 25 billion to GDP by 2030. This will increase the total number of jobs supported by SAS to 64,000 and raise its total contribution to GDP to DKK 66 billion. In addition, the planned growth will support approximately 4,000 new jobs in Southern Sweden.

SAS is making one of the most significant investments in connectivity in its history, strengthening Copenhagen as Scandinavia’s global hub and expanding the region’s access to the world.

The report shows that if SAS' planned growth is realized, it will support an additional 25,000 jobs and contribute DKK 25 billion to GDP by 2030. This will increase the total number of jobs supported by SAS to 64,000 and raise its total contribution to GDP to DKK 66 billion. In addition, the planned growth will support approximately 4,000 new jobs in Southern Sweden.

These are among the key findings from the report, based on estimates by SEO Amsterdam Economics, underlining the essential role aviation and SAS play in keeping Scandinavia connected and competitive.

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