Norwegian launches Exciting Summer 2026 Schedule
Norwegian launches Exciting Summer 2026 Schedule
Pack your umbrellas, tea bags, and questionable sun lotion, because Norwegian has just dropped its summer 2026 schedule, and it’s looking like the Nordic invasion Britain never saw coming. Instead of Vikings rowing over with axes, they’re flying in with over 300 routes to 120+ destinations across Europe. And the best part? More flights than ever before from the UK to Scandinavia.
From Fish and Chips to Fjords
Starting March through October 2026, Norwegians are rolling out a bumper crop of flights that’ll make your bucket list sweat. Whether you’re after the northern lights, IKEA-approved city breaks, or just want to see if ABBA holograms are still a thing, you’ll have direct access from London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Newcastle.
Magnus Thome Maursund, the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, put it best: “We’ve increased capacity and expanded our offering to the Nordic region, giving both leisure and business travellers even more choice.” Translation: “Brits, we know you’re obsessed with Scandi crime dramas and cinnamon buns, so we’re giving you more ways to get there.”
Where Can You Go? A Scandinavian Buffet
Let’s break it down:
- From London Gatwick: Oslo, Bergen, Ålesund, Stavanger, Trondheim (basically all the Norwegian towns that sound like IKEA furniture), plus Copenhagen, Billund, Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
- From Manchester: Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Copenhagen, Stockholm. Translation: plenty of places to say you’re “just popping to Norway” like it’s no big deal.
- From Edinburgh: Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm. Perfect for Scots who want more fjords and fewer midges.
- From Newcastle: Copenhagen. Just one route, but hey—everyone has to start somewhere.
It’s basically a Scandinavian tasting menu, served up weekly with side portions of rye bread and smoked salmon.
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Why Scandinavia?
Let’s be real: Scandinavia has mastered the art of making nature look like a screensaver. From fjords and mountains that make Scotland jealous, to kayaking, climbing, sailing, and hiking that make you feel fitter just thinking about them. And if you’re a skier? Yes, they even ski in the summer (because of course they do).
The Nordics also score high on the “Instagram brag” factor. One day you’re kayaking through a fjord, the next you’re sipping coffee in a perfectly designed café where the chairs cost more than your car.
More Planes, More Comfort, Less Guilt
Norwegian isn’t just slapping more flights on the board—they’re also rolling out around 90 aircraft, including a fleet of shiny Boeing 737 MAX 8s. These planes burn less fuel, produce fewer emissions, and still get you from A to B without feeling like you’re sitting in a shoebox. Comfort plus eco-brownie points? Not bad.
Scandinavia: The British Summer Alternative
Here’s the thing: British summers are unpredictable at best. One day it’s 30°C and you’re melting on the Tube, the next it’s grey drizzle for two weeks. Booking Norway, Sweden, Denmark, or Finland is basically a weather insurance policy. Even if it rains, you’ll be too distracted by the views (or distracted by huskies, Vikings, and cinnamon buns) to care.
And compared to overcrowded southern Europe in July, Scandinavia is the cool, understated cousin—literally cooler, temperature-wise, and definitely cooler on the hipster scale.
The Bottom Line
Norwegian’s summer 2026 schedule is less about simply getting you from London to Oslo—it’s about giving Brits a legitimate excuse to swap sangria for aquavit and tapas for smørrebrød.
So, whether you’re a Londoner desperate for clean air, a Scot looking for bigger mountains, a Mancunian craving city breaks with fewer hen parties, or a Geordie who just wants a pint in Copenhagen, Norwegian has your back.
