Norwegian Long Haul
A former Norwegian low-cost long-haul carrier that operated Boeing 787 services between Europe and destinations in the Americas and Asia before ceasing operations in 2021.
About Norwegian Long Haul
Norwegian Long Haul AS was established in 2012 as a Norwegian Air Shuttle subsidiary responsible for much of the group’s intercontinental flying. It operated under the Norwegian brand rather than presenting itself as a separate consumer-facing airline. The supplied identifiers DU and HMS belonged to Bulgaria’s Hemus Air, not Norwegian Long Haul, whose ICAO code was NLH. Norwegian discontinued the long-haul operation in January 2021 while restructuring around a short-haul European network.
The airline connected major European gateways with cities in North America, South America and Asia. Its network was built around several operating bases rather than one conventional hub, with London Gatwick becoming particularly important alongside Oslo, Paris, Barcelona and other European departure points. Historical destinations included New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, Orlando, Bangkok, Singapore, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Routes changed frequently as Norwegian adjusted capacity and tested new markets.
Norwegian Long Haul operated an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, principally the 787-8 and larger 787-9. Aircraft offered Economy and Premium cabins, with Premium providing wider seats, additional space and enhanced inclusions rather than a traditional lie-flat business-class product. The low-cost model meant that baggage, meals and seat selection depended on the fare purchased. Operational disruptions sometimes required substitute aircraft when Dreamliners were unavailable.
The airline did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Eligible passengers could participate in Norwegian Reward, the loyalty programme associated with the wider Norwegian group, earning benefits under the rules applicable at the time. Because Norwegian Long Haul no longer operates, historical points, credits and bookings should not be treated as active airline products; travellers should consult Norwegian’s current website for the contemporary programme and redemption terms.
Norwegian Long Haul’s main strength was making nonstop intercontinental travel available from several European cities at comparatively accessible base fares. Its Dreamliner fleet also provided a modern cabin environment for long sectors. The corresponding challenge was a highly unbundled fare structure, while fleet reliability issues and rapid network changes sometimes affected schedules. The operation is now of historical interest only, and search results using its name or former routes should not be mistaken for current Norwegian long-haul services.
Good to know
Flying with Norwegian Long Haul — what to expect
No Longer Operating
Norwegian Long Haul ceased flying in January 2021. Any current Norwegian itinerary is operated under another group entity or by a partner airline.
Historical Low-Cost Model
Fares were highly unbundled, so checked baggage, meals and advance seat selection varied by ticket type. Old policy summaries should not be applied to present-day Norwegian bookings.
Dreamliner Cabins
The airline used Boeing 787 aircraft with Economy and Premium cabins. Premium offered extra space and inclusions but was not a conventional lie-flat business class.
Multiple European Bases
London Gatwick was a major departure point, while Oslo, Paris and Barcelona also supported intercontinental services. The network did not revolve around a single connecting hub.
Check Airline Identity
The codes DU and HMS are associated with Hemus Air rather than Norwegian Long Haul. Travellers researching historical tickets should use the operating carrier and flight number to avoid confusing the two airlines.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Norwegian Long Haul
Notable destinations on Norwegian Long Haul's network.
DUOslodirectDULondondirectDUParisdirectDUBarcelonadirectDUNew YorkdirectDULos AngelesdirectDUBostondirectDUMiamidirectDUOrlandodirectDUBangkokdirectDUBuenos AiresdirectDURio de JaneirodirectDestination list is indicative of Norwegian Long Haul's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Norwegian Long Haul — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Historically, London Gatwick and Oslo were important departure airports, with Paris Charles de Gaulle and Barcelona also supporting long-haul services. No Norwegian Long Haul departures operate today.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Since Norwegian Long Haul no longer operates, results may instead show current airlines serving comparable routes.
- Norwegian Long Haul no longer flies. Its historical network linked European cities with destinations in North and South America and Asia, including New York, Los Angeles, Bangkok and Buenos Aires.
- The airline’s historical cabin-baggage entitlement depended on the fare and booking rules. Because it no longer operates, travellers should follow the allowance published by the carrier named on their current ticket rather than relying on archived Norwegian Long Haul policies.
- It currently serves no destinations because operations ended in January 2021. The size of its historical network varied substantially by season and year.
- Norwegian Long Haul tickets are no longer sold. For alternative transatlantic travel, lower fares are often easier to find outside peak summer, Christmas and major holiday periods, particularly when dates and departure airports are flexible.
- London Gatwick to Singapore was among the longest routes operated during the airline’s history. It is no longer available because Norwegian Long Haul ceased operations in 2021.
- Norwegian Long Haul used several European operating bases rather than one traditional hub. London Gatwick was its largest and most prominent long-haul gateway, with Oslo also playing an important role.