South Korea will gain a new long-haul air link from the United Kingdom as Virgin Atlantic (VS) confirms plans to launch direct flights to Seoul in 2026, strengthening connectivity between Europe and East Asia.
Virgin Atlantic London to Seoul Flight
Virgin Atlantic will begin daily Boeing 787-9 flights between London Heathrow and Seoul Incheon from March 2026, enhancing SkyTeam connectivity and ensuring competition following the Korean Air–Asiana merger.
Virgin Atlantic (VS) has paused the sale of its highly anticipated launch of flights to Seoul (ICN) in March 2026, citing pending regulatory approvals in South Korea.