SAS and Garuda Indonesia Launch Codeshare from 15 June 2026
Scandinavia now has a seamless connection to Indonesia. SAS and Garuda Indonesia launched a codeshare partnership on 15 June 2026, with tickets on sale from 9 June, linking the two carriers’ networks and opening streamlined booking for travellers between Northern Europe and Bali or Jakarta.
The partnership connects SAS services from Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo with Garuda Indonesia’s international routes via two primary hub connections: Amsterdam Schiphol and Tokyo Haneda. From winter 2026/27, Bangkok will be added as a third connection point, broadening the routing options for travellers departing from London and other points west.
What the codeshare means in practice
Travellers can now book a single itinerary from Oslo or Stockholm through to Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta) or Bali (Ngurah Rai) using either carrier’s booking platforms and check in on a single ticket. Baggage is transferred through to the final destination without reclaim at the transit point, and both EuroBonus (SAS) and GarudaMiles loyalty programme members can earn and redeem points on the combined network.
The agreement was signed at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro by the CEOs of both carriers, and covers a significantly broader set of routes than the two hub connections alone — Garuda Indonesia’s domestic Indonesian network is accessible through the codeshare, meaning onward travel to destinations such as Bali, Lombok, Manado, and Makassar can be booked on a single ticket from Scandinavia.
Practical information for visitors
Most nationalities can enter Indonesia without a prior visa using the e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA), which costs IDR 500,000 (around $30) and allows a 30-day stay extendable once for a further 30 days. The e-VOA can be purchased online before departure or on arrival at major international airports including Soekarno-Hatta and Ngurah Rai. Full details are in our Indonesia visa guide.
Flights to Indonesia from Northern Europe have historically required three or more stops to reach Bali or Jakarta. The SAS–Garuda codeshare, operating through the Tokyo Haneda and Amsterdam connections, reduces that complexity considerably for travellers booking from Copenhagen, Stockholm, or Oslo.
The launch comes as Indonesia continues to record strong tourism growth in 2026, with Chinese, Singaporean, Malaysian, and Indian visitors arriving in record numbers. European interest, while currently smaller in volume, is growing and the new codeshare is a direct response to that demand.