Budget airline to launch new flights from the UK to affordable Asian city

NEW flights will soon connect Manchester to the capital of Thailand.

is starting its first direct route from the airport in the north of the UK to Bangkok this .

Norse Atlantic Airways is launching new flights from Manchester to BangkokThailand is considered a cheap holiday destination for Brits

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.

called the launch a “game-changing alternative”; to indirect, lengthier connections to .

Currently, the carrier estimates it takes more than 100,000 passengers travel a year on indirect routes from to Bangkok

A further 100,000 travel via other .

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. is a key gateway to the north of , and Bangkok is a magnet for adventure, , 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 to Bangkok with and .

was awarded the Best Low-Cost Airline in NorthernEuropeat the this year.

Bangkok has lots of beautiful temples around the cityThere are lots of markets – some even float on boats

It also came in fifth place for the World’s Best Long Haul Low Cost Airlines.

Head of Sun Travel Digital, flew with Norse on a recent trip to Cape Town and .

Thailand’sknown as one of the mostbudget-friendly holidaydestinationsout there, even if you’re planning on a luxurious island escape.

Magazine Travel + Leisure named as its Destination of the Year for 2025.

And Lonely Planet said the northern city of as a holiday big-hitter for 2025 because of its great value.

Assistant Editor, , went on a trip at the end of 2024 where she .

Here’s more on the .

And one Thai island that .

Bangkok is a cheap holiday spot with incredible views and food