Virgin Atlantic is launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026.

The three times a week service will operate seasonally from 18tOctober 2026, capturing the growing demand for luxury winter escapes. As the only direct route from London Heathrow to Phuket, Brits will now be able to enjoy a seamless journey to one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destinations.

Flights wil be available to book from 26 November 2025.

A partnership with Bangkok Airways as well as land and sea transfers allow easy connectivity for those travellers looking to explore beyond Phuket with options to Bangkok, Koh Samui, Krabi and beyond.

Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: “We’re thrilled to introduce our new direct service to Phuket, giving our customers a flavour of one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations. “As well as making the trip more convenient, they can enjoy exploring Thailand’s unique heritage, natural beauty and delicious cuisine. We can’t wait for our customers to experience our trademark hospitality on their next unforgettable journey.”

The route will be operated by three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, equipped with 31 Upper Class seats in the front end, departing Heathrow on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.