The Norwegian Air food menu works on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Norwegian lists pre-ordered meals and onboard snacks as optional extras, and on longer flights you can pre-order a hot meal.
This guide covers what’s sold, how to pre-order, the vegan and dietary options, prices and how to pay.
WHAT’S AVAILABLE
| Flight Length | Onboard | Pre-Order |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 hour | No onboard service listed | Not available |
| Over 1 hour | Snacks, drinks and food for sale | Not available |
| Over 2 hours 15 minutes | Snacks, drinks and food for sale | Hot meal with dessert on most flights |
PRE ORDER MENU
You can pre-order online up to 36 hours before departure, on most international flights over 2 hours 15 minutes.
Norwegian says you can also pre-order in its app. The meal includes a hot main and a sweet dessert.
A pre-ordered meal costs between 10.90 and 12.90 per person each way.
Norwegian’s optional service charges aren’t refundable or transferable.
Drinks aren’t included, so you can buy soft drinks, water, beer, wine, coffee and tea onboard.
| Meal | Served On | Dish |
|---|---|---|
| Upgraded brunch | Flights before 09:00 | Crรชpe with champignon ร la crรจme |
| Classic hot brunch | Flights before 09:00 | Scrambled eggs |
| Upgraded hot lunch/dinner (North) | Flights after 09:00 | Beef with potato Lyonnaise and creamy pepper sauce |
| Upgraded hot lunch/dinner (South) | Flights after 09:00 | Chicken tarragon |
| Classic hot lunch/dinner, flying south from Scandinavia | All flights after 09:00 | Mediterranean chicken |
| Classic hot lunch/dinner, flying to Scandinavia | Flights to the Nordics after 09:00 | Chicken basil pasta |
| Child’s meal brunch | Flights before 09:00 | Kids breakfast combo |
| Child’s meal lunch/dinner | Flights after 09:00 | Meatballs and mash |
| Vegan brunch (VLML and VGML) | All flights before 09:00 | Crรชpes with tomato |
| Vegan lunch/dinner (VLML and VGML) | All flights after 09:00 | Masala with quinoa |
| Dietary brunch (DBML, GFML and NLML) | All flights before 09:00 | Scrambled eggs Lyonnaise |
| Dietary lunch/dinner (DBML, GFML and NLML) | All flights after 09:00 | Chicken with risotto |
ONBOARD MENU
Snacks, drinks and food are sold on most flights over 1 hour. The range varies by flight.
For example, the wrap and the cheese sandwich aren’t served on international flights shorter than 2 hours 15 minutes.
Paninis are prepared to order, so they can take a little longer. Items can sell out.
Onboard purchases may be charged in a different currency, and prices can change without notice, so treat the prices below as a guide.
| Item | What You Get | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot drink deal | Nescafรฉ Gold coffee or Twinings tea plus a pastry or sweet snack | 6.30 |
| Panini | Prosciutto ham, cream cheese, pesto and mozzarella, served warm | 8.90 |
| Panini deal | Panini plus a soft drink or water and a pastry or chocolate | 13.90 |
| Chicken tortilla wrap | Chicken with lettuce and tomato in a creamy ranch mayo dressing | 8.90 |
| Lasagne pomodoro | Vegetable lasagne with gluten-free pasta and a dairy-free white sauce, served warm | 11.50 |
| Pasta bolognese | Spaghetti with a meaty sauce, a warm mini-meal | 4.50 |
| Cheese sandwich | Bread with cheese, lettuce and red pepper | 8.00 |
| Sandwich deal | Cheese sandwich plus coffee or tea and an orange juice | 12.90 |
| Tapas tray | Mini chorizo, fuet sausages, Iberico cheese, breadsticks and olives | 8.90 |
| Tapas cheese tray | Iberico and curado cheese, hummus, rice crackers and olives | 8.90 |
| Coffee or tea | Nescafรฉ Gold coffee or Twinings tea (Starbucks coffee or cappuccino is 4.00) | 3.50 |
| Water or soft drink | Still or sparkling water, Coca-Cola, Pepsi Max or Fanta | 3.50 |
| Beer | Carlsberg Green (6.90) or Oslo Norwegian Blonde (7.90), 33cl | from 6.90 |
| Wine | Red or white, 18.7cl (premium Bordeaux is 11.50) | 9.50 |
| Snacks | Chocolate bars, crisps, cashew nuts, brownie or muffin | 3.50 |
FAQs
Does Norwegian include meals in the ticket price?
Meals are an optional paid extra. Check your fare for what’s included.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, as much as you need for the flight, including liquids such as baby formula.
Is there a free hot drink for loyalty members?
Norwegian’s summer 2026 menu says Reward Priority members can claim a free hot drink on international flights by showing their profile in the app.
Can I pay with American Express?
No. Norwegian accepts most Mastercard and Visa cards, but not American Express, Diners, Dankort or prepaid cards.
Can I pay with cash onboard?
No. Norwegian says it only accepts credit cards onboard.
Are there vegan or dietary options?
Yes. The pre-order menu has a vegan option and dietary options for diabetic, gluten-free and non-lactose diets.
Are drinks included with the pre-ordered meal?
No. Soft drinks, water, beer, wine, coffee and tea can be bought onboard.
Which flights can I pre-order on?
Most international flights over 2 hours 15 minutes.
How much does a pre-ordered meal cost?
Between 10.90 and 12.90 per person each way.
How far ahead can I pre-order?
Up to 36 hours before departure.
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- Founded: 1993
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