China Direct Flights Hit Record High with New Copenhagen Stop in October

Direct flights between Europe and China will reach 8.9 million seats in 2026.

For Copenhagen residents, Air China adds a new Beijing connection starting October 26, 2026.

The airline will fly from Beijing to Keflavik via Copenhagen three times weekly.

This route gives local travelers more options and convenience.

Data from flight analyst Cirium shows total capacity rose by 15 percent.

Air Service One reported these schedule figures on August 17, 2026.

Chinese airlines now control 81 percent of the market.

European carriers held 45 percent of seats back in 2019.

That market share dropped to just 19 percent in 2026.

Major European airlines like SAS ended China flights in 2024.

Air China leads the market with 3.6 million seats this year.

The carrier operates 40 routes connecting nine Chinese cities to Europe.

In Sweden, China Eastern began Shanghai to Stockholm flights on June 22, 2026.

Turkish Airlines also expanded its flights to China through Istanbul.

These added flights bring better connections to travelers in Northern Europe.