NEW flights to Thailand are being launched by a low-cost airline this year from the UK.
Norse Airways has confirmed plans to start a new route from London Gatwick to Bangkok in Thailand.
Norse is launching new flights to Bangkok from the UK this year[/caption]
The new route is the first Asian destination for the airline[/caption]
The budget carrier launched in 2022, replacing WOW Air which went bust in 2019.
Offering cheap long-haul flights from the UK, the new route will start from October 26 with four services a week.
One-way fares start from £295pp although we found some for as little as £203pp when travelling in March 2026.
This is much cheaper than the current cheapest fares starting from £438 with Thai Airways.
Other airlines with direct UK to Bangkok flights include Singapore Air, Emirates and British Airways, with return fares around £700 (compared to Norse’s £527pp).
Of course passengers will have to pay for all the extras on top, as the cheapest fare doesn’t include luggage or meals.
However, the new budget route will make it much cheaper to visit Thailand’s capital city.
The airline’s founder Bjørn Tore Larsen said they were “thrilled” to launch their first Asian destination.
They added: “We’re excited to launch direct flights between London Gatwick and Bangkok, a top choice among our travelers.
“This addition not only strengthens our existing network between Asia but also builds on our routes from London Gatwick to destinations across the Atlantic and South Africa.
“For us it’s all about offering more travel options at great prices without compromising on comfort and service for those looking to enjoy a beautiful and warm winter sunshine destination.”
Passengers will fly on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with either economy or premium economy options.
Thailand was named a top travel destination this year by Travel + Leisure, with both British Airways and TUI also launching new flights in response.
It also recently featured in the new White Lotus series.
And Norse Atlantic already have an number of other low-cost, long-haul routes in the UK including to New York.
New last year was a London Gatwick to Las Vegas flight, with one-way fares as little as £163.
And a new London Gatwick to Cape Town route launched last year as well, starting from £499.
However, the airline has also confirmed they would be scrapping a UK route this summer as well.
What is it like going to Bangkok?
The Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski recently visited Bangkok.
The street-food stalls in Chinatown offer plenty of dishes for less than the equivalent of £1 in local currency Thai baht.
While in Chinatown, also enjoy a night out in the nearby Soi Nana district where many once traditional shops have been transformed into fashionable bars.
But one thing worth spending a bit more money on in Bangkok is a cocktail at the Lebua Hotel’s Sky Bar, which many will recognise as a filming location from 2011 buddy comedy film The Hangover 2.
A cocktail, including the Hangovertini, a whisky treat made with rosemary, honey and apple, will set you back £30 or so.
But you can order just one and stay for the skyline views that are Bangkok’s best.
I also scored a couple of nights at the Shangri-La Bangkok hotel as part of a British Airways Holiday package.
Rooms cost around £450 less per night than at the sister hotel in London but are just as opulent.
The London Gatwick to Miami route will no longer operate from October 26.
Brits will still be able to fly with both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways who have flights to Miami from London Heathrow.
We found one-way fares for as little as £203pp to Bangkok with Norse[/caption]
