Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Virgin Atlantic Expands London-Bengaluru Flights to 11 Weekly
Virgin Atlantic is adding more flights between London and Bengaluru, India.
Starting in 2026, they will have 11 flights each week, up from 7.
This is because many people want to travel between these two places.
The flights will use big planes with different types of seats.
The airline also flies to other cities in India like Delhi and Mumbai.
They have been increasing the number of seats available to India a lot since 2019.
The extra flights will help people travel more easily between Bengaluru and the UK, and also to places in North America.
Virgin Atlantic will increase flights from London Heathrow to Bengaluru to 11 per week, up from 7, starting January 2026.
The service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium, and 192 Economy seats.
The enhanced schedule aims to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and North American cities via London Heathrow.
India is Virgin Atlantic's largest area of growth outside the United States, with a 250% increase in capacity since 2019.
The airline offers over 500,000 seats annually between the UK and India, including connections to 33 destinations.
- Who
- Virgin Atlantic
- What
- Increased flight frequency to Bengaluru
- When
- January, February, and March 2026
- Where
- London Heathrow to Bengaluru
- Why
- To meet strong customer demand and improve connectivity
- Airline
- Virgin Atlantic
- Route
- London Heathrow to Bengaluru
- Current Flights
- 7 per week
- New Flights
- 11 per week (Jan-Mar 2026)
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Seats
- 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium, 192 Economy
- Annual Seats to India
- Over 500,000
- Capacity Increase Since 2019
- 250%