Norse Atlantic Airways to Launch First Ever Nonstop Route Between Manchester and Bangkok

Starting November 26, 2025, Norse Atlantic Airways will launch first-ever direct service between Manchester and Bangkok, Thailand.  The route will operate once weekly, marking the first time in history Manchester will offer a direct connection to Bangkok.

Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Norse Atlantic Airways

On Thursday (July 3, 2025), Norse Atlantic Airways announced the launch of first-ever direct service between Manchester (MAN) and Bangkok (BKK), Thailand.  Starting November 26, 2025, the route will operate once weekly with a 338-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring Premium and Economy Class cabins.  With over 100,000 passengers travelling annually between Manchester and Bangkok indirectly, plus around 100,000 passenger leaking to other airports, this route marks a bold step in addressing the region’s largest underserved long-haul market.  Flights will depart Manchester at 23:30 and arrive in Bangkok at 18:00 (all times local).  Return fares are now bookable from £259, including taxes.

In Thursday’s announcement, Norse Atlantic Airways’ CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen, 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.”

Also commenting on the milestone route launch, Manchester Airport’s Managing Director, Chris Woodroofe, said,

“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.”

Founded in March 2021 by major shareholder and CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen, Norse Atlantic Airways offers affordable transatlantic and European flights along with specialized Charter and ACMI services for tailored travel needs, and extensive cargo operations.  The airline’s first flight between Oslo and the U.S. departed on June 14, 2022.  The company’s head office is located in Arendal, Norway, and Norse has a second office in London.  Norse operates a fleet of modern and fuel-efficient 338-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners configured with Premium and Economy Class cabins.  The carrier offers service across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.  Customers can fly with Norse Atlantic to cities like New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Bangkok, Phuket, Cape Town, Oslo, Athens, London, Berlin, Rome, and Paris.

Source: Norse Atlantic Airways/Cision