A NEW direct flight will soon take travellers from Manchester to the home of Lego.
Norwegian will launch a twice-weekly service to Billund, Denmark from Manchester Airport starting April 1, 2027, operating from Terminal 2 on Thursdays and Sundays.
Billund is best known as the birthplace of Lego and is home to the Legoland Billund Resort, one of Denmark’s most popular tourist destinations.
Stephen Turner, chief commercial officer at Manchester Airport, said: "As the North’s biggest and best airport, we’re proud to connect people from across the region with a wide variety of destinations - many of which, including Billund, are not served by any other airport in our catchment area.
"For Lego afficionados, Manchester is already the airport of choice, thanks to our hugely popular Lego Store in T2 Departures - and you can now make that store the first stop on a Lego-themed mini break with a difference."
The new route expands Norwegian’s services from Manchester to seven destinations across three Scandinavian countries.
The airline already operates flights to Oslo, Stavanger, Tromso, and Bergen in Norway, as well as Stockholm in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark.
Sara Neergaard, country director (Denmark) at Norwegian, said: "Besides from being the home of Legoland, Billund is also a gateway to some of Denmark’s most exciting experiences, from the beautiful west coast to charming towns, nature and attractions for the whole family.
"With this new route, we’re making it easier for travellers from Manchester and the wider North West of England to discover everything the region has to offer.
"At the same time, the route gives travellers from western Denmark a direct connection to Manchester, a city with a huge cultural appeal and two Premier League clubs with passionate Danish fan bases.
"We’re delighted to bring these destinations closer together."
Billund’s Lego legacy began in 1932 and has since transformed the small town into a global tourist hotspot.
The airport itself was built by the Lego company in 1961 and is now Denmark’s second-largest international hub.
In addition to the Legoland resort, Billund offers a range of Lego-themed attractions, including a Lego Holiday Village, Lego Hotel, Lego-themed Sea Life Centre, and the Lego House - a post-modern building designed to look like it is built from giant Lego bricks, housing a Lego museum.
Return fares from Manchester to Billund start from £62 per person, and tickets are available now through Norwegian’s website.
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