Norse Atlantic London-Cape Town flights touch down in SA

Norse Atlantic Airways’ new route

Low-cost Norwegian carrier, Norse Atlantic Airways officially kicked off its seasonal flights London to Cape Town flights this past Tuesday, 29 October.

According to Travel News, the flight, which was sold out, was late landing at Cape Town International Airport as the pilot gave passengers a scenic tour of the city before touching down to a water salute and a welcome from a marimba band.  

Bjørn Tore Larse, Norse Atlantic CEO and founder, was on the first flight and said that the route was created because he felt a need for more competition between Cape Town and London after visiting the city last year but found the return to London very expensive. 

“We are thrilled to introduce our new route between London and Cape Town. By breaking the duopoly on this route, we are not only expanding travel options for consumers but also driving down costs and putting the customer back in the pilot’s seat,” Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airways said earlier this year.

“At Norse Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the wonders of the world and our new route to Cape Town will allow many more people to visit this amazing destination.” Larsen added.

How much will you pay?

Well, Norse Atlantic flights will definitely not break your bank. Fares start from around R5 020 return, including taxes, reports Travel News.

Flight schedule

The new route is only seasonal, however, with services operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Flights will depart London Gatwick at 20:00 arriving in Cape Town at 09:30 the next morning.

Flights will then depart the Mother City at 11:45 and arrive at London Gatwick at 21.35 the same day.

The airline will operates a modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the route, with a choice of Economy as well as Norse Premium cabins on board.