DALLAS — Virgin Atlantic (VS) has announced its return to Mexico, starting in winter 2025. From London Heathrow Airport (LHR), VS passengers will enjoy three weekly flights to Cancún International Airport (CUN), marking the first nonstop service between the hubs.

Launching on October 19, 2025, this new route will provide seamless onward connections to various destinations across Latin America. Travelers can connect to Mexico City, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Lima through codeshare partners Aeromexico (AM) and LATAM (LA).

Virgin Atlantic will operate the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft configured as follows: 16 Upper Class seats—with 44” pitch suites and a fully flat bed length of up to 82, 56 Premium seats, and 325 Economy Delight, Classic, and Light seats. Also, passengers can unwind in 'The Booth', the airline’s Clubhouse experience "offering a wide range of cocktails, dining option and wine tasting in a social setting."

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Executive Comments

Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Offer, Virgin Atlantic, commented, “We’re delighted to be returning to Cancun, offering customers a new destination for some winter sun. Cancun has an amazing nightlife and dining scene, dreamy sandy beaches, plus it’s the perfect gateway to Mayan ruins and adventure travel in the region. Our new route also offers increased connectivity to the region with our codseshare partner LATAM and SkyTeam partner Aeromexico. We can’t wait for more of our customers to enjoy Virgin Atlantic’s trademark fiesta and flair, on their way to Mexico.”

Andres Martinez, Director of the Tourism Promotion Council of Quintana Roo, expressed the airline’s excitement about this new route. “We are delighted to welcome Virgin Atlantic to our paradise,” said Martinez. “This addition further strengthens Cancun International Airport’s position as one of the most sought-after airports globally. We eagerly anticipate the arrival of new and returning visitors from the United Kingdom to our beautiful destination.”