Air China to launch new Copenhagen flight route to Iceland

Air China will start a new route on October 26, 2026. It links Beijing, Copenhagen, and Reykjavík. The airline will fly three times each week. They will use large Airbus A330 planes for this service. Travelers can board at Copenhagen Airport.

• Launch date: October 26, 2026
• Route: Beijing – Copenhagen – Reykjavík
• Frequency: Three flights per week
• Aircraft: Airbus A330 widebody
• Ticket option: Standalone Copenhagen–Reykjavík tickets available under fifth-freedom rights

The airline won fifth-freedom flight rights. This lets you buy tickets for just Copenhagen to Reykjavík. You do not need to start in Beijing. This gives local people a new way to visit Iceland. The plane offers full Chinese service on board.

This flight helps Chinese residents in Denmark. It gives direct flights to Beijing on a Chinese airline. It also makes trips to Iceland very easy. Denmark and Iceland are both in the Schengen zone. Chinese locals with Danish residence permits can visit Iceland easily. No extra visa is needed for this trip.

You can buy tickets through Air China. The large plane is more comfortable than small jets. It gives passengers extra room and good service. Local students and workers get better travel choices.