BANGKOK, 7 July 2025: Norse Atlantic Airways confirms it will launch a new route between Manchester (UK) and Bangkok (BKK), Thailand, with flights commencing 26 November 2025.
Operating a weekly service, every Wednesday from Manchester, the airline will offer the first direct flight to Bangkok from the northwest UK city. Using a Boeing Dreamliner configured with 338 seats the once weekly flight will tap a market estimated at 100,000 passengers who annually travel between Manchester and Bangkok, as well as another 100,000 passengers connecting with flights to and from other cities in the UK and Thailand.
Norse Atlantic Airways said in a press statement that the new route “marks a bold step in addressing the region’s largest underserved long-haul market.”
Norse Atlantic Airways CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen added: “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.”
Norse’s entrance into the Manchester-Bangkok market offers a game-changing alternative to indirect, time-consuming connections and supports both inbound tourism to the UK and business or leisure travel to Thailand.
Flights are now available for booking on www.flynorse.com, with one weekly rotation during the winter season and potential for expansion based on demand.
New route details
The new service from Manchester (MAN) to Bangkok (BKK) will launch on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
Flight ZO891 will operate weekly, departing from Manchester (MAN) every Wednesday at 2040 and arriving in Bangkok (BKK) at 1805 local time plus a day (Thursday). Flight time: 11 hours and 30 minutes.
Flight ZO892 will depart Bangkok (BKK) at 2000 and arrive in Manchester (MAN) at 0215 (plus a day, Friday). Flight time: 13 hours and 15 minutes.
Return fares start at GBP259, including taxes. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has 338 seats, configured with 56 premium economy seats and 282 in economy class.
