Norse Atlantic Airways launches Exciting 1st ever direct Manchester – Bangkok route

Norse Atlantic Airways launches Exciting 1st ever direct Manchester – Bangkok route

Good news for anyone tired of playing airport hopscotch between the UK and Thailand: starting November 26, 2025, you can fly direct from Manchester to Bangkok. Yes, really. No more 12-hour layovers where you question every life choice that led you to a food court in Doha at 3 a.m.

This new weekly flight from Norse Atlantic Airways is the first of its kind — a straight shot from rainy Manchester to spicy pad thai, golden temples, and 30°C in November. Flights leave at 23:30 (perfect for a cheeky nap) and land in Bangkok at 18:00 local time, just in time to hit the night markets or collapse gloriously in your hotel pool.

And the best part? Return fares start at just £259. That’s less than a concert ticket these days — and it includes legroom, not just lyrics.

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So Why This Route with Norse Atlantic Airways, and Why Now?

Turns out, more than 200,000 people a year already travel between Manchester and Bangkok — they’ve just been stuck on connecting flights that take longer than the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Norse looked at that and thought, “We can fix this.” And voilà, here we are.

CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen isn’t messing around either. He said this route isn’t just about following demand — it’s about unlocking it. In airline speak, that’s like saying “You wanted this, even if you didn’t know it yet.” And honestly? He’s not wrong.

Manchester Airport Is Buzzing

Airport officials are calling this a game-changer — not just for sun-starved Brits heading east, but also for Thai tourists and students heading to the UK. It’s expected to give a healthy nudge to local tourism, education exchanges, and maybe even a few international romances (no pressure).

Bottom Line?

Norse is putting Manchester on the long-haul map in a big way. Whether you’re backpacking through Thailand, heading to a full-moon party, or just craving a warm escape from the drizzle, this flight is your new best friend.

Pack light, fly direct, and arrive in Bangkok before your legs forget how to walk.