Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Ghana with the relaunch of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow, set to begin in May 2025.
This marks the airline’s first operation on this route since 2013, aiming to introduce much-needed competition and options for travellers.
The new service is designed to meet the increasing demand for travel between Ghana and the UK, which hosts the third-largest Ghanaian diaspora globally.
Passengers will also have access to Virgin Atlantic’s extensive US route network through London, including destinations such as New York, Boston, Washington DC, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Starting on May 1, 2025, the daily flights will be operated using a mix of Airbus A330-300 and A330-900neo aircraft. These planes will feature Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, Premium, Economy Delight, Classic, and Light cabins, along with an onboard social space.
The route is expected to be a strong cargo corridor, offering 30 tonnes of capacity per flight for goods like fresh produce between Ghana and key markets in the UK and US.
Virgin Atlantic shared this announcement in a statement released on Monday, September 2. The airline, founded by Sir Richard Branson in 1984, is celebrated for its innovation and exceptional customer service.
As part of the global SkyTeam alliance, Virgin Atlantic offers three cabin classes, each providing unique experiences, with amenities such as complimentary food and drink, over 300 hours of entertainment, and fully connected Wi-Fi on all flights.
Upper-Class passengers can enjoy fully flat beds, a private security channel at London Heathrow, access to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and a Revivals lounge.
In 2024, Virgin Atlantic was recognized as Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the eighth consecutive year and holds a five-star rating from SkyTrax.
Commenting on the new service, Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic, said, “The UK is home to the third-largest Ghanaian diaspora in the world, and we see huge opportunities to connect friends, relatives, and businesses with our new service, as well as providing much-needed competition and choice on the Accra to London route. We look forward to launching in 2025 and reminding Ghanaians of the iconic Virgin Atlantic brand and award-winning experience, delivered by our amazing people.”
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