Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its first direct flight between Stockholm and Bangkok, marking the airline’s debut connection between Sweden and Thailand.
The inaugural service departed from Stockholm Arlanda Airport on 22 October and arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airportwith a full load of 338 passengers. The route will initially operate twice weekly and increase to four weekly flights in December, using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
At Suvarnabhumi Airport, the flight was welcomed by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) executives and Bård Nordhagen, Chief Commercial Officer of Norse Atlantic Airways. TAT Deputy Governor Chiravadee Khunsub said the new connection reflects growing confidence in Thailand as a long-haul destination and supports efforts to strengthen tourism ties with Northern Europe.
Thailand remains a top Asian destination for Swedish travellers, welcoming 145,188 visitors from Sweden between January and mid-October 2025, an 8.56% increase year-on-year.
Source: TAT News
