Airline · SK · SwedenHow reliable is Scandinavian Airlines System?
Scandinavian Airlines System runs 78% on time across 68,568 flights of official history. Here’s how it really performs — including when it’s late and on which routes.
Reliability score
on-time, cancellations & delays
Network reliability
Scandinavian Airlines System’s on-time record across its whole network
Source: UK CAA. All-cause performance (this source has no delay-cause split). Advisory context, not a guarantee for any one flight.
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When flights run late
It’s not just if Scandinavian Airlines System is late — it’s how late
Of every 100 Scandinavian Airlines System flights, how they actually land — on time, or in each lateness band. A short delay is a nuisance; a 2-hour delay misses connections.
Routes
Where Scandinavian Airlines System shines — and where it struggles
Its most and least reliable routes by on-time rate (routes with a meaningful sample). Tap an airport for its full profile.
The read on Scandinavian Airlines System
What the record actually tells you about flying Scandinavian Airlines System
Scandinavian Airlines System runs about 78% on time across 68,568 flights of official all-cause history — a solid, above-average on-time record. On cancellations, cancellations run a moderate 1.3%.
It's not just whether a flight is late, but how late. When Scandinavian Airlines System runs behind, the typical delay lands around 11 minutes, and only a small slice — about 0.7% — slip two hours or more, so the worst-case tail is relatively contained.
Reliability isn't uniform across Scandinavian Airlines System's map. Its strongest route in the data is ABZ–SVG, running around 83% on time, while BHX–CPH is among its weakest at about 62%. That gap is the whole point: judge Scandinavian Airlines System on the route you're actually flying, not on its overall average.
A track record is the backdrop, not a verdict on your flight. To put it to work, score your actual Scandinavian Airlines System flight on reliability, weather, and connection safety, see how the PlaneSane Score works, and read are some airlines really more reliable and how to read on-time stats.
Common questions about Scandinavian Airlines System
- How often is Scandinavian Airlines System on time?
- Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) ran about 78% on time across 68,568 flights of official history — a solid, above-average on-time record. Its cancellation rate is roughly 1.3%.
- Is Scandinavian Airlines System a reliable airline?
- On the numbers, Scandinavian Airlines System has a solid, above-average on-time record. Typical delays run around 11 minutes when flights are late. Reliability varies by route and time of day, so check your specific flight rather than the brand average. It's advisory context, not a guarantee for any one flight.
- Which routes does Scandinavian Airlines System fly most reliably?
- In our data, ABZ–SVG is among Scandinavian Airlines System's most reliable routes at about 83% on time, while BHX–CPH is among its weakest near 62%. The same airline can perform very differently route to route.
Flying Scandinavian Airlines System?
Score your actual flight on reliability, weather, and connection safety before you book — Scandinavian Airlines System’s track record is just the start.