UK-based Norse Atlantic Airways has obtained permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (CAA) to operate flights to Pakistan.
Initially, the airline is expected to operate flights from London to Islamabad, followed by direct flights planned from Manchester and Birmingham.
Pakistan has approved the designation of British airline Norse Atlantic. The airline will operate direct flights from London, Manchester and Birmingham to the capital, Islamabad.
Increased operations of international airlines to Pakistan will foster a competitive environment…– Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) January 1, 2026
Asif said the airline’s entry “will foster a competitive environment leading to world-class service and fare balance”.
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British Airways already operates flights to Pakistan, making Norse Atlantic the second UK carrier offering direct services. CAA officials said the new operations are expected to increase competition in the aviation sector.
Separately, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on December 30 that it would resume direct flights to London after a six-year hiatus, operating four weekly flights from Islamabad from March 29.
PIA already operates three weekly flights to Manchester, a route which resumed on October 25 after a five-year suspension. The service was initially relaunched with two weekly flights before being increased to three.
