Norse Atlantic Launches London to Bangkok Route: £295 Return!

The budget long-haul landscape just got a lot more interesting! Norse Atlantic Airways has announced an exciting new direct route from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok (BKK), with return fares starting from an incredibly competitive £295 including taxes.

This is genuinely game-changing news for UK travellers looking to visit Thailand without breaking the bank. Set to launch on Sunday, October 26, 2025, the new service will operate up to four times weekly, providing a much-needed affordable option on a route traditionally dominated by legacy carriers charging significantly higher fares.

Why This Route Matters

As someone who's always on the lookout for value when booking flights, this announcement has me genuinely excited. The London-Bangkok route has long been expensive, with direct options typically costing £600+ return even in sale periods. Norse's £295 price point represents a dramatic shift in what's possible.

What's particularly impressive is that Norse isn't cutting corners on the experience. Unlike some budget long-haul carriers of the past (I'm looking at you, Norwegian), Norse Atlantic has built a reputation for delivering a solid product with comfortable Boeing 787 Dreamliners configured with both economy and premium cabins.

The Details

• Route: London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok (BKK)

• Starting Date: October 26, 2025

• Frequency: Up to four times weekly

• Aircraft: Boeing 787 Dreamliner

• Fares: From £295 return including taxes

• Flight Time: Approximately 11 hours 25 minutes outbound, 13 hours return

Beyond the London route, Norse is also expanding its Thailand presence with additional flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Bangkok, creating a stronger Nordic-Asian network.

What This Means for Points Collectors

While Norse Atlantic doesn't have its own loyalty programme, this development still matters for points enthusiasts. Having a low-cost baseline price puts downward pressure on award redemption value calculations.

For example, if you're considering using Avios points for a similar route, the comparative cash price just got much lower. This means you might want to save your valuable points for routes where cash prices remain high, and take advantage of these ultra-competitive fares instead. You could easily take this flight to Bangkok, then utilise your points for intra-Asia flights where you can get some serious value on widebody aircraft (like I did on Singapore Airlines).

Is It Worth Booking?

Based on my experience flying long-haul with Norse Atlantic, I'd say this is definitely worth considering if:

1. You're budget-conscious: The price speaks for itself - it's roughly half what you'd typically pay for a direct flight to Thailand.

2. You value direct flights: The ability to fly non-stop to Bangkok in just over 11 hours is significant compared to connecting options that can easily stretch to 15+ hours.

3. You don't need full-service frills: If you can live without complimentary meals and entertainment (both available for purchase), the core product does the job.

Remember that Norse operates on a low-cost model, so expect to pay extra for seat selection, meals, and checked baggage. However, even adding these options, the total price remains competitive against traditional carriers.

How to Book

These flights should be bookable directly through Norse Atlantic's website, though at the time of writing they may not yet be loaded into all systems. For the best deals, I'd recommend setting up fare alerts using tools like Google Flights or Skyscanner.

If you're interested in checking out the seating configuration before booking, our Flight Seatmap tool will have the details once the flights are officially in the system.

My Take

As someone who's always looking for ways to maximise travel value, I'm genuinely excited about this development. While I typically focus on premium cabin redemptions using points, having affordable cash options like this creates more flexibility in how I plan my travels.

The £295 price point is particularly impressive given current market conditions and rising Air Passenger Duty. It's worth noting that this fare includes the notoriously high UK long-haul departure tax, making it even more of a bargain.

Will you be booking the new Norse Atlantic London to Bangkok route? Let me know in the comments or drop me a message on Instagram.

Until next time,