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Norwegian Launches New Summer Routes to Copenhagen, Riga, and Ålesund
For the 2025 summer season, Norwegian is launching 17 new routes, including three from the UK. In total, next year's summer program features an extensive network of 344 routes to 128 destinations.
From the UK, the new routes include direct flights to Copenhagen, Riga, and Ålesund, complementing our existing connections across Europe. In addition to the UK, new routes are launching from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Latvia to exciting destinations across Europe.
"The summer holidays are something everyone looks forward to, and we’re thrilled to offer new and exciting destinations. From the UK, we are introducing direct routes to vibrant European cities. As the summer months are a busy travel period, we encourage customers to plan and book their holidays early to secure seats," says Magnus Thome Maursund, Commercial Director at Norwegian.
Norwegian currently operates 21 routes from the UK to 15 destinations in five countries, providing a wide range of options for travelers.
Tickets for the new routes are available from 6 December.
New Routes from the UK:
- London Gatwick – Ålesund: Two weekly departures starting 11 April.
- London Gatwick – Riga: Two/three weekly departures starting 30 March.
- Newcastle – Copenhagen: Two weekly departures starting 2 May.
Norwegian’s summer program 2025 features 344 routes distributed across the Nordic countries:
- Norway: 167
- Denmark: 86
- Sweden: 71
- Finland: 25
- Latvia: 8
(Note: Some routes are counted in multiple countries as they connect two Nordic markets.)
Norwegian operates both summer and winter programs. The summer program runs from late March through October, while the current winter program includes 170 routes to 76 destinations.
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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.
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 2023, the airline had 3.3 million passengers and a fleet of 48 aircraft, including 45 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.
