Norse Atlantic Airways will operate four flights a week from Manchester Airport to Bangkok, up from a weekly service, starting 5 December 2026. The seasonal route, which launched in November 2025, carried more than 10,000 passengers during its first season, prompting the expansion.
New schedule and aircraft
Outbound flights from Manchester will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. All flights will be operated using Norse Atlantic Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The final flight of the season is scheduled for 18 April 2027. Tickets are already on sale.
Strong demand drives expansion
Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said: “Manchester Airport is proud to connect the North to the world with a route network unrivalled by any UK airport outside London. It's great to see Norse's Bangkok route not only returning this winter - but returning with quadruple the number of weekly flights. It means passengers heading to Thailand will have more choice than ever.”
He added: “Bangkok is one of the world's most-visited cities, so we knew this route would be popular - but this expansion of Norse's service really demonstrates the demand for long-haul travel from the UK's global gateway in the North. I'm looking forward to flights resuming later this year.”
Airline CEO comments
Eivind Roald, Chief Executive Officer at Norse Atlantic Airways, said: “We are delighted to see such a strong response to our Manchester–Bangkok service. Since launching last year, the route has proven highly popular with travellers across the North of England, and increasing to four weekly flights is a direct reflection of that demand.”
He continued: “At Norse, we remain focused on deploying capacity where customers want to travel most, and Thailand continues to be one of the strongest performing destinations in our network. We would like to thank Manchester Airport for its continued partnership, and our customers for choosing Norse. Their support gives us the confidence to continue investing in the region and expanding the travel options available from Manchester.”
Route history and context
The seasonal service initially ran once weekly between November 2025 and March 2026, covering Bangkok’s winter dry season – the most popular time of year to visit. The airport noted that the route proved popular, with over 10,000 passengers using the direct link from the North’s global hub airport to one of the world’s most popular tourism hotspots.
