Virgin Atlantic confirmed this week that it will launch nonstop service between London Heathrow and Seoul early next year.
Starting March 29, 2026, the carrier will offer daily flights between the two cities. The springtime launch will allow Virgin Atlantic customers to visit South Korea during the peak travel and festival season there, airline officials said.
Flights will operate with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Seoul is Virgin Atlantic’s first destination in South Korea and in East Asia more broadly. The airline pointed out that, as part of a codeshare agreement with Korean Air, passengers will be able to connect through Seoul to destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Hanoi, and Hong Kong.
Virgin Atlantic first announced the new London-to-Seoul route in April. The carrier reportedly paused ticket sales for the flights in June, but as of Tuesday they are once again available for purchase.
