NEW flights will soon connect Manchester to the capital of Thailand.
Norse Atlantic Airways is starting its first direct route from the airport in the north of the UK to Bangkok this winter.
Norse Atlantic Airways is launching new flights from Manchester to Bangkok[/caption]
Thailand is considered a cheap holiday destination for Brits[/caption]
The new flights will launch on November 26, 2025.
Passengers will be able to fly once a week on Wednesdays at 11.30pm which will arrive at 6pm local time. Return fares start from £259.
Norse Atlantic Airways called the launch a “game-changing alternative” to indirect, lengthier connections to Bangkok.
Currently, the carrier estimates it takes more than 100,000 passengers travel a year on indirect routes from Manchester to Bangkok
A further 100,000 travel via other airports.
Bjørn Tore Larsen, chief executive, 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.”
The other direct flights leave from London Heathrow to Bangkok with Eva Air and Thai Airways.
Norse Atlantic Airways was awarded the Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards this year.
Bangkok has lots of beautiful temples around the city[/caption]
There are lots of markets – some even float on boats[/caption]
It also came in fifth place for the World’s Best Long Haul Low Cost Airlines.
Head of Sun Travel Digital, Caroline McGuire flew with Norse on a recent trip to Cape Town and gave her own verdict on the airline.
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Bangkok is a cheap holiday spot with incredible views and food[/caption]
