Norse Atlantic Airways confirmed it will begin operations to a new U.S. city in September. These flights will be carried out with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft seating 338 passengers.
Currently, the airline, which has multiple bases in Europe, will add its fifth route from London Gatwick to the United States as of September 12th. Las Vegas will enter Norse Atlantic Airways UK’s regular schedule with seasonal services.
According to its website, the company will offer three weekly until the end of winter 2024/25. At the time of publication, the last flight is scheduled for March 27th, 2025.
Las Vegas has four regular connections to Europe, between five airports. In addition to London, with Gatwick and Heathrow, it has operations to/from Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Zurich.
On the London – Las Vegas route, Norse will be competing with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. As for British, the airline operates to the U.S. city from both London airports, while Virgin only from/to Heathrow.
There are currently 19 flights per week between the two cities, based on our database. Further changes may appear in the schedule, considering the upcoming summer and winter.
London Gatwick – Las Vegas
- British Airways: 5 weekly · Boeing 777-200(ER)
London Heathrow – Las Vegas
- British Airways: 7 weekly · Airbus A350
- Virgin Atlantic: 7 weekly · Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
This will be the Norse Atlantic Airways schedule between London and Las Vegas.
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Z0 777 London LGW 12:00 · 14:20 LAS Las Vegas
- Z0 778 Las Vegas LAS 16:45 · 10:35+1 LGW London
“We are excited to introduce this new route from London Gatwick to Las Vegas, a unique city that offers unparalleled diversity, boasting an abundance of entertainment, dining, and recreational options to suit every taste. For those seeking breathtaking natural landscapes, including nearby national parks such as the Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon, and Valley of Fire State Park, this destination is also an explorer’s paradise,” stated Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and Founder Norse Atlantic Airways.
Stephanie Wear, VP Aviation Development, London Gatwick said: “We are delighted to see Norse Atlantic’s continued growth at London Gatwick, providing more flights and choice for passengers across London and the Southeast. Las Vegas is a popular leisure route and it’s fantastic to see direct flights return from September for the winter season, complementing existing summer services from London Gatwick. Passengers can now fly from London Gatwick to more than 50 long-haul destinations, including multiple locations across the USA, including New York and Florida.”
Current Norse routes and frequencies to/from the United States:
Berlin
- Miami (MIA): 1 weekly
London Gatwick
- Los Angeles (LAX): 4 weekly
- Miami (MIA): 5 weekly
- New York (JFK): 7 weekly
- Orlando (MCO): 7 weekly
Paris CDG
Rome
- New York (JFK): 7 weekly
Norse Atlantic Airways has flights from London to Bridgetown and Montego Bay in Barbados and Jamaica, respectively, in addition to the United States.
Norse fleet
| Aircraft | Registration | Config | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 787-9 | LN-FNA | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | LN-FNB | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | LN-FNC | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | LN-FND | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | LN-FNL | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | LN-LNO | W35Y309 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | G-CKOF | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | G-CKWD | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | G-CKWN | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | G-CKWP | W56Y282 | Active |
| Boeing 787-9 | G-CKWS | W56Y282 | Active |
*LN: Norse Atlantic Airways
*G: Norse Atlantic Airways UK
Norse Atlantic offers two cabin options: Economy and Norse Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Flextra. Light fares represent Norse’s economy option, while Flextra fares include maximum baggage allowance, two meal services and greater ticketing flexibility.
Cover photo: Dalton Hoch – JetPhotos.
