This Low-cost Airline Has a $374-flight to Thailand for Travelers to Live Out Their 'White Lotus' Dreams
Thailand was recently recognized as the "2025 Destination of the Year" and has gained additional popularity from its setting in the new season of HBO's The White Lotus.
The one-way flights cost approximately $374.
HBO's The White Lotus consistently provides travel inspiration for wanderlust viewers. From the beaches of Maui, to the coast of Italy, the beautiful destinations become a character of themselves. In the latest season of the hit show, Thailand plays a starring role, with the Four Seasons Koh Samui as a primary setting for the fictional resort. For viewers seeking a Thailand getaway, new airline routes are making the journey easier and cheaper.Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount carrier based in Oslo, Norway, recently announced new service connecting London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The airline will operate the new routes starting on Sunday, October 26, 2025, four times a week. Best of all, the one-way fares start at £295 (or about $374) making the long-haul flight an affordable ticket.While the flight departs from London Gatwick, it may still be helpful for travelers from the United States, as Norse operates several flights between the U.S. and its hub in London. For example, Norse operates flights from New York (JFK) to London Gatwick (LGW), where they could lay over and then connect on the new Thailand flight route. The airline also announced it would increase its flight frequency from the Oslo, Norway hub (OSL) to Bangkok from three to four weekly flights starting on December 3, 2025. Norse also has connection partnerships with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit, and EasyJet which can provide additional options to try the new Thailand flight route from a Norse hub. 'For us it's all about offering more travel options at great prices without compromising on comfort and service for those looking to enjoy a beautiful and warm winter sunshine destination,' Norse Atlantic Airways' CEO and Founder Bjørn Tore Larsen said in the release. Whether departing from New York (JFK) or Los Angeles (LAX), flights to Bangkok often involve a connection and at least 20 hours of travel, so the new route from London Gatwick could provide an affordable and convenient way for travelers to enjoy a stopover in the United Kingdom before continuing the journey to Southeast Asia. Thailand was recently recognized as the 2025 Destination of the Year by Travel + Leisure, due to the 1,400 islands, beautiful beaches, and thriving creative scene.
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