CityJet Closes Stockholm Operational Base
The airline is consolidating its Nordic operations at its Copenhagen Kastrup hub.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Air Travel
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CityJet has officially closed its operational base at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The carrier is shifting its remaining personnel and capacity to consolidate its Nordic operations in Copenhagen.
Why it matters
The closure streamlines the airline's regional presence by focusing on a single primary hub. This reorganization follows the company's recent successful exit from financial restructuring.
CityJet currently operates 18 Bombardier CRJ900LR regional aircraft. The airline has returned all of its remaining Bombardier CRJ1000ER aircraft to their lessors as part of the consolidation process.
The players
CityJet
An airline that provides regional services to Scandinavian Airlines.
Scandinavian Airlines
A major Nordic airline that contracts regional flight services from CityJet.
The details
The airline moved its remaining personnel and capacity from Stockholm to its hub at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. The move is part of a broader strategy as CityJet evaluates potential fleet replacements, including the Embraer E2 family, to modernize its regional service.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Official publication of the base closure.
Travel Outlook
CityJet follows the broader industry trend of hub consolidation to improve operational efficiency in the regional aviation sector. This strategy mirrors how many carriers streamline their networks following financial restructuring to remain competitive against larger legacy airlines.
Travelers expecting flights through the Stockholm base should confirm their updated departure hubs with Scandinavian Airlines. Passengers may notice changes to regional flight schedules as capacity is reallocated to Copenhagen.
The takeaway
Consolidation often allows airlines to reduce overhead and improve service reliability at a central hub. Passengers should keep an eye on route changes as carriers pivot toward more efficient, modern fleet models.
Further reading
Learn more about shifting airline network strategies in our Air Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eoghan Corry's TRAVEL Extra.
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