Norwegian Air once had ambitions to become the budget airline of transatlantic travel, operating 787 Dreamliners from New York, Boston, and Los Angeles to London, Paris, and Scandinavian cities at prices that full-service carriers found alarming. Those long-haul dreams largely ended with the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Norwegian into a restructuring in 2020–2021, emerging as a leaner short-haul focused airline. Today, Norwegian focuses on Scandinavian routes and key European connections from its Oslo base.
For travelers heading to Scandinavia from the UK, Norwegian remains one of the best-value options. It serves Oslo, Bergen, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and various Norwegian regional airports with competitive fares and a modern fleet. The in-flight experience is generally a notch above the Ryanair/easyJet standard — newer aircraft, better legroom on some routes, and Wi-Fi availability. Norwegian is the airline to check first for any Scandinavia trip, particularly for routes like London Gatwick to Oslo or Bergen where it has strong presence.
Norwegian offers a more inclusive LowFare+ fare that includes checked baggage and a meal — often better value than the bare base fare when you add bags.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Comfort | ★★★☆ |
| Price | ★★★☆ |
| Reliability | ★★★☆ |
| Routes | ★★★☆ |
| Baggage | ★★★☆ |
| Overall | 3.4/5 |
Add baggage during booking — adding bags at the airport costs 2-3x more with budget carriers.
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For the best fares to Norwegian, book 6-8 weeks in advance for short-haul European flights and 2-3 months ahead for long-haul routes. Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically offer lower fares. Shoulder season (spring and autumn) provides the best balance of price and weather.
Norwegian is served by both major international airports and smaller regional ones. Budget airlines often fly into secondary airports that may be further from city centers but offer significantly cheaper fares. Factor in transfer costs when comparing airports — a cheaper flight to a distant airport may not save money overall.
Baggage policies vary significantly between airlines. Full-service carriers typically include 23kg checked luggage, while budget airlines charge extra. Carry-on limits usually range from 7-10kg. Always check your specific airline's policy before packing to avoid expensive airport surcharges.
Major European hubs like London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam typically offer the most direct connections to Norwegian. From North America, direct flights are available from New York, and sometimes from other major cities depending on the season. Connecting flights through European hubs often provide more schedule flexibility.
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