Virgin Atlantic Heads to Thailand

Service will start in October 2026.

Lorne Philipot

Wednesday, November 05, 2025 at 06:30 AM

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A Virgin Atlantic 787-9 departing London Heathrow. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Virgin Atlantic will launch a new seasonal nonstop service between London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand, starting October 18, 2026.
This will be the only direct flight available between London Heathrow and Phuket, operating three times a week with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
The new route expands Virgin Atlantic's "winter sun" portfolio, complementing existing seasonal services to other popular destinations.

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Virgin Atlantic will offer a new seasonal service between London and Phuket, Thailand.

The connection – which will be the only nonstop flight between London Heathrow and Phuket – is scheduled to launch Oct. 18, 2026. The seaside destination is a popular winter escape for Europeans.

The route will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The service will run three times a week.

These new flights boost Virgin Atlantic’s winter sun portfolio, complementing the airline’s seasonal services to Cancun (launched on Oct. 19) as well as to Dubai, Cape Town, and the Maldives.

Currently, Thai International Airlines and Eva Air operate scheduled service between Bangkok and Heathrow, while British Airways and Norse Atlantic Airways offer service between London Gatwick and Bangkok. Norse Atlantic’s service is a seasonal one.

Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.