Virgin Atlantic is boosting capacity on its seasonal Cape Town service from Heathrow.
The route will now be extended from 13 October 2025 to 19 April 2026 which represents 17,000 seats available for sale.
From 26 October, a new double daily overnight schedule starts, with flights timed for better rest and faster onward connections to all of Virgin’s US destinations, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Orlando.
For Easter, daily flights will continue through to 19 April 2026.
All Cape Town flights will be on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring Upper Class, Premium, and Economy cabins.
Marc Harding, Virgin Atlantic’s South Africa Country Manager said: “These changes give customers more seats, more flexibility, and even better connections through Heathrow.”
Additionally, the airline will deploy larger aircraft to Dubai – the Airbus A350 which will effectively boost capacity by 50% during the winter season from October 2025 to March 2026.
Chief Commercial Officer Juha Jarvinen said: “Our expanded flying to Dubai and Cape Town, alongside our return to Cancun, reflects strong demand for premium leisure travel.”
