Norse Atlantic Airways is trying some new things for the upcoming winter season, with a further push towards Thailand, with three new routes.
Manchester – Bangkok
For those of you who wish to escape the grimness of a winter up north to a warm Bangkok winter, Norse will be starting a new weekly service between Manchester and Bangkok.
With over 100,000 passengers travelling annually between Manchester and Bangkok indirectly, plus an estimated 100,000 passengers flying to other airports, Norse Atlantic is addressing the region’s largest underserved long-haul market.
The new service from Manchester to Bangkok will launch on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Flights will operate one weekly rotation, departing 23:30 from Manchester, arriving at 18:00 local time in Bangkok.
Lead-in return fares starting from GBP 259, including taxes.
Nordics to Phuket
With Norse Atlantic serving Oslo to Bangkok (regularly) and Stockholm – Bangkok (seasonally), the airline is beefing up its Thai presence to Phuket. Direct flights will be offered from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, commencing in December 2025.
Each route will operate one weekly rotation.
The new service from Oslo to Phuket will launch on Monday, December 8, 2025. Flights will operate one weekly rotation, with fares starting from NOK 1699, including taxes.
The new service from Stockholm to Phuket will launch on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Flights will operate 1 weekly rotation, with fares starting from SEK 1600, including taxes
In Quotes
Bjørn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, said:
“We don’t just follow demand — we unlock it. This route has been waiting to happen, and we’re proud to be the ones making it a reality. Manchester is a key gateway to the North of England, and Bangkok is a magnet for adventure, business, and culture. Connecting the two cities is a natural next step for Norse as we continue to disrupt and expand in the long-haul space.”
On the Phuket routes, he adds
“We are honored by the trust so many passengers have placed in Norse Atlantic for their journeys to Thailand,”
“The launch of direct services from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket is a testament to that trust—and to our promise of making long-haul travel more accessible, more comfortable, and more inspiring. With these new routes, we continue our mission to connect continents with the spirit of exploration that has always been part of our Norse DNA.”
Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe
“Here at Manchester Airport we’re proud to connect the North to the world. Bangkok is one of the most exciting destinations on the planet – and is rightly one of the most popular. Many people from the region travel there every year but until now they have had to book connecting flights. This new route will make a huge difference by meaning people can get there directly from the UK’s global gateway in the North,”
“It will also be a great opportunity for the region to welcome people coming here from Thailand to experience our vibrant cities, enjoy our spectacular scenery, study in our elite universities and even watch our football clubs. I’m really looking forward to working with Norse Atlantic Airways to deliver this route later this year and I can’t wait to welcome its first passengers.”
Beyond the Atlantic
It’s welcoming to see Norse Atlantic Airways try different routes, beyond the plain transatlantic routes. With the airline settling down to a mixture of scheduled traffic, charter and ACMI work (such as letting other airlines take to the sky), along with a 99% load factor, the airline is positioning itself for stability.
One return flight a week is not a major commitment for any of these routes – rather, it’s perfect for seasonal holiday traffic. We’ll have to see if demand is strong enough on these routes to see a return for next winter, or more impressively, expansion of services.
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They have to fly the planes somewhere in the winter to earn revenue. Props to them for doing this.