Thailand's largest island and one of Asia's most sought-after holiday destinations is about to become even easier to reach.
Virgin Atlantic's new daily direct service to Phuket makes it a breeze for passengers to reach stunning beaches, luxury resorts, world-class dining and unforgettable island adventures without the need for onward connections.
The new route expands our growing range of destinations across South Asia and responds to continued demand from UK travellers seeking leisure and long-haul holiday destinations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Whether you're planning a family getaway, a honeymoon, or a winter escape in the sunshine, a direct flight from Heathrow makes reaching Phuket simpler than ever.
British Airways is expanding Heathrow's links to Australia by launching a new daily service to Melbourne.
As one of Australia's largest and most vibrant cities, Melbourne offers a unique blend of culture, sport, food and business opportunities. The new route responds to strong demand for UK-Australia travel, whether for business, leisure or visiting friends and relatives.
This vibrant city blends culture, creativity, and unforgettable day trips. Take a stroll along the colourful bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, one of the city's most photographed landmarks, or venture out on the spectacular Great Ocean Road, where dramatic coastal scenery, charming seaside towns and the iconic Twelve Apostles await.
For those heading Down Under, the new service provides greater choice, flexibility and convenience when travelling from Heathrow.
Nature lovers, adventure seekers and beach enthusiasts now have even more reasons to start their journey from Heathrow.
Home to rainforests, volcanoes, wildlife reserves, and stunning coastlines, Costa Rica has become increasingly popular with travellers seeking immersive, sustainable travel experiences.
This new service delivers greater convenience for our passengers, expands our already diverse long-haul leisure offering, and opens up even more opportunities for passengers to experience this remarkable Central American destination.
For travellers looking to swap grey skies for golden beaches, British Airways is bringing another popular holiday route to Heathrow.
The airline's Fuerteventura service arrives at Heathrow this winter, giving passengers direct access to one of the Canary Islands' most popular destinations.
Known for its year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, variety of water sports activities and family-friendly resorts, Fuerteventura remains a favourite choice for winter escapes.
The route strengthens our leisure offering and gives travellers more options for a convenient getaway from the world’s busiest two-runway airport.
The world’s first premium leisure airline beOnd is launching a service to Red Sea in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Province, providing direct access to one of the Red Sea region's emerging luxury tourism destinations, with the option of onward connectivity to the picturesque Maldives.
What makes this service particularly distinctive is beOnd's all-premium cabin experience. With no economy seating onboard, passengers can enjoy a more exclusive journey from departure to arrival, creating a seamless luxury travel experience.
Passengers can reach the gorgeous Maldives Islands directly from London in under 13 hours without even having to leave the aircraft. The premium on-board experience continues as the aircraft makes a brief stop at the Red Sea, giving passengers to option to disembark or continue their journey for a relaxed start to their Maldivian escape.
The route marks beOnd's debut at Heathrow and adds a new destination to our network, reflecting growing demand for premium leisure travel.
Discover a luxurious coastal escape with stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters and world-class snorkelling and diving, alongside dramatic desert landscapes and exclusive resorts at the Red Sea. If you continue to the Maldives, you can relax on palm-fringed islands, snorkel in turquoise lagoons, spot colourful marine life, and unwind in iconic overwater villas surrounded by breathtaking ocean views.
Following on from its launch towards the end of the summer season, Xiamen Airlines joins our airline family and continues to connect passengers to East Asia.
The new service strengthens connectivity between the UK and China, giving passengers more choice and creating a new gateway into one of the world's most important travel and business markets.
As the only airline operating this route from Heathrow, Xiamen Airlines brings a unique connection to the airport's growing global network while helping support tourism, trade and business links between the two countries.
Xiamen Airlines' continued service reflects growing demand for UK-China travel and further demonstrates Heathrow's ability to attract new global carriers, creating more opportunities for passengers, businesses and communities on both sides of the world.
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From the beaches of Phuket and Fuerteventura to the vibrant cities of Melbourne and Xiamen, our latest route additions underline our commitment to connecting passengers with the destinations that matter most.
Airlines are partnering with Heathrow to offer passengers greater choice and convenient connections to some of the world's most exciting destinations this winter.
This winter's schedule brings new airlines, more direct routes and greater flexibility for travellers. Whether you're heading overseas for a holiday, travelling for work or visiting family and friends, Heathrow offers more ways to reach the places that matter most.
