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Virgin Atlantic Launches New Daily Service Between London Heathrow and Seoul

Starting March 29, 2026, Virgin Atlantic will launch new daily service between London Heathrow and Seoul Incheon Airport in South Korea.  The route will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.


Virgin Atlantic to Launch New Daily Service From London Heathrow to Seoul Starting March 29, 2026 - Courtesy Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic to Launch New Daily Service From London Heathrow to Seoul Starting March 29, 2026 - Courtesy Virgin Atlantic

On Tuesday (November 4, 2025), Virgin Atlantic announced the opening of ticket sales for new nonstop service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) Airport in South Korea.  Starting March 29, 2026, the route will operate daily with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.   The new route underscores Virgin Atlantic’s continued expansion eastwards, joining recent launches to Riyadh, Dubai and the Maldives, as well as their growing network in India with five daily services to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.


In Tuesday’s announcement, Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, Juha Jarvinen, said, 


“We’re thrilled to be launching our new service to Seoul at one of the most captivating times to visit this vibrant and forward-looking city.  From historic palaces and world-class shopping to a thriving food scene and cultural festivals, there’s so much for travellers to explore.  And thanks to our collaboration with SkyTeam partners including Korean Air, travellers can easily connect onwards across South Korea and beyond, all while enjoying the premium service which Virgin Atlantic is renowned for.”


Route Details for Virgin Atlantic's New Route Between London Heathrow and Seoul - Courtesy Virgin Atlantic
Route Details for Virgin Atlantic's New Route Between London Heathrow and Seoul - Courtesy Virgin Atlantic

Thanks to Virgin Atlantic’s close partnership with Korean Air, customers can connect through Seoul to many Northeast Asian destinations such as Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, Fukuoka, Okinawa and Hokkaido in Japan, Sydney and Brisbane in Australia, Auckland in New Zealand, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang in Vietnam and Hong Kong.  In addition, our customers can enjoy benefits across our SkyTeam partners operating at Incheon including Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern, China Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Xiamen Airlines.


Founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, Virgin Atlantic has brought innovation and the highest level of customer care to the airline industry.  The carrier was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX in 2025 for the ninth consecutive year.  Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic employs over 9,250 team members worldwide.  The airline currently serves 28 destinations across four continents.  Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading network between the US and UK, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world.  Virgin Atlantic is a member of the global SkyTeam alliance. 


 

Source: Virgin Atlantic

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