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Norwegian Launches Summer 2026 Schedule and increase routes to the UK
Norwegian has released tickets for its summer 2026 programme, offering travellers an extensive network of over 300 routes to more than 120 destinations across Europe. The schedule, covering the period from March to October 2026, is now available for booking.
The airline continues to strengthen its presence in the UK, with direct year-round flights from London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Newcastle to Nordic capitals and key cities.
“In our summer 2026 schedule, we’ve increased capacity and expanded our offering to the Nordic region, giving both leisure and business travellers even more choice,” said Magnus Thome Maursund, Chief Commercial Officer at Norwegian.
The Nordic countries remain a popular destination for British travellers, known for their stunning natural landscapes and outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, sailing, climbing, and skiing – both on-piste and off-piste.
UK Departures and Destinations
From London (Gatwick) direct to:
- Norway: Ålesund, Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim
- Denmark: Billund, Copenhagen
- Sweden: Gothenburg, Stockholm
- Finland: Helsinki
From Manchester direct to:
- Norway: Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen
- Denmark: Copenhagen
- Sweden: Stockholm
From Edinburgh direct to:
- Norway: Bergen, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm
From Newcastle direct to:
- Denmark: Copenhagen
The full summer 2026 schedule includes routes across Norwegian’s core markets, with approximately 90 aircraft in operation – many of which are the new, fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 8. These modern aircraft offer a more comfortable travel experience while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
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About Norwegian
The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, headquartered at Fornebu outside Oslo, Norway. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns two of the prominent airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Widerøe was acquired by Norwegian in 2024, aiming to facilitate seamless air travel across the two airline’s networks.
Norwegian Air Shuttle, the largest Norwegian airline with around 4,700 employees, operates an extensive route network connecting Nordic countries to key European destinations. In 2024, Norwegian carried 22,6 million passengers and maintained a fleet of 86 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Widerøe’s Flyveselskap, Norway’s oldest airline, is Scandinavia’s largest regional carrier. The airline has more than 3,500 employees. Mainly operating the short-runway airports in rural Norway, Widerøe operates several state contract routes (PSO routes) in addition to its own commercial network. In 2024, the airline had 3.8 million passengers and a fleet of 49 aircraft, including 46 Bombardier Dash 8’s and three Embraer E190-E2's. Widerøe Ground Handling provides ground handling services at 41 Norwegian airports.
The Norwegian group has sustainability as a key priority and has committed to significantly reducing carbon emissions from its operations. Among numerous initiatives, the most noteworthy is the investment in production and use of fossil-free aviation fuel (SAF). Norwegian strives to become the sustainable choice for its passengers, actively contributing to the transformation of the aviation industry.
