Virgin Atlantic has announced exciting news for South African and international travellers: its popular seasonal daily service between in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town will operate for an extra month in 2026. The extension is designed to meet soaring demand over the Easter peak travel season, giving holidaymakers and business travellers more flexibility and seat availability on this high-demand route.
Traditionally, Virgin Atlantic’s Cape Town flights run from mid-October to late March. For the upcoming 2025/2026 season, services will begin on 13 October 2025 and initially operate until 28 March 2026.
Now, in a welcome update, the airline will extend operations until 19 April 2026, providing an additional month of connectivity. This means approximately 17,000 extra seats will be available between London and Cape Town during this period.
From 26 October 2025 through 28 March 2026, Virgin Atlantic will operate a double-overnight flight schedule, designed for comfort and seamless onward connections:
This timing allows travellers to sleep on board, arrive refreshed, and easily connect to onward flights through Heathrow’s extensive global network. The Cape Town route will be served by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, known for its fuel efficiency, reduced cabin altitude, and enhanced passenger comfort.
Seamless US Connections via London
Virgin Atlantic has also optimised the Cape Town schedule to align with its extensive United States route network. Passengers arriving in London can connect on the same day to major US cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Orlando, making this extension particularly attractive for both leisure and corporate travellers heading across the Atlantic.
With this extension, Virgin Atlantic is reaffirming its commitment to Cape Town as a premier long-haul destination while offering travellers more options during peak demand.
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