Virgin Atlantic is increasing services between London Heathrow and Bengaluru (Bangalore) from 11 to 13 flights per week from 1st June 2026 through to the end of the Summer season, marking a significant step towards double–daily operations on the route.
The enhanced schedule builds on the airline’s growing Bengaluru presence and follows the introduction of additional frequencies earlier this year. The move reflects Virgin Atlantic’s continued focus on strengthening its India network and optimising connectivity across key global markets.
With India representing Virgin Atlantic’s largest area of growth outside the United States, the expanded Bengaluru schedule complements the airline’s double daily services from London Heathrow to both Delhi and Mumbai. It also further deepens the airline’s partnership with IndiGo, enabling seamless connections to more than 30 destinations across India, including Goa, Amritsar and Jaipur.
As one of India’s leading technology and innovation hubs, Bengaluru plays a critical role in global business travel. Increasing frequency on the route will support more consistent connectivity between the city and the UK, while improving access to onward destinations across North America, including Toronto, Seattle, San Francisco and New York JFK, through Virgin Atlantic’s joint venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM.
The Bengaluru service continues to be operated by Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy seats, alongside the airline’s signature Upper Class social space.
Virgin Atlantic has significantly grown its presence in India since 2019, increasing capacity by over 250% and now offering more than 500,000 seats annually between the UK and India. With the continued growth of its Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru services, Virgin Atlantic is also increasing its crew complement on India routes, raising the number of crew per flight to six to further enhance the onboard experience.
Shivani Singh, Country Manager – India, Virgin Atlantic, added: “India continues to be one of Virgin Atlantic’s most dynamic and fastest‑growing markets, and Bengaluru is central to that growth. Our enhanced schedule ensures a more consistent and well‑timed service during the busy summer season, complementing our double‑daily flights to Delhi and Mumbai. We are proud to offer customers greater choice and seamless connectivity across the UK, North America and beyond. This milestone reinforces Bengaluru’s position as a key market for Virgin Atlantic and reflects our long‑term commitment to India and to making every journey thoughtful, seamless, and memorable.”
Virgin Atlantic also announced that flight VS358/359 operating on the London Heathrow–Mumbai (LHR–BOM) route will temporarily switch from the Boeing 787 to the Airbus A350 between 28th March and 15th May 2026. This change adds 30% more capacity on the route, further strengthening connectivity during the busy travel season.
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