First Domestic Route in Denmark on 40% SAF will Take Off from Aalborg Airport
From spring 2026, Denmark will inaugurate its first domestic route on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Norwegian’s direct non-stop Aalborg–Copenhagen route will be operated with 40 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), fueled directly at Aalborg Airport. This significant step toward a more sustainable aviation industry is the result of close cooperation between Norwegian, AFSN, DCC & Shell Aviation and Aalborg Airport.
It has just been announced that Norwegian will operate Denmark’s first domestic route on 40 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), between Aalborg Airport and Copenhagen. The service is expected to commence on 1 March 2026 and marks a historic milestone for Danish aviation. Aircrafts will be fueled with 40 percent SAF, supplied and handled on site at Aalborg Airport in partnership with AFSN and DCC & Shell Aviation, positioning Aalborg as a central hub for the implementation of greener solutions in Danish air travel.
“We are proud that Denmark’s first 'green domestic route' will become a reality from Aalborg Airport. It is an important step in aviation’s sustainable transition and clear proof that cross-industry collaboration can drive real change. Together with Norwegian, AFSN, and DCC & Shell Aviation, we are demonstrating that more sustainable solutions are not only the future—they are happening here and now. At the same time, the project makes our airport even more attractive to passengers and partners, as we can offer sustainable solutions and be a driving force for the future of aviation,” says Niels Hemmingsen, CEO of Aalborg Airport.