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Heathrow Launches London–Cape Town Route
Heathrow and British Airways will resume daily nonstop service between London and Cape Town starting December 1, 2025.
Heathrow Airport has announced a new direct daily service to Cape Town operated by British Airways beginning December 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader effort to restore long‑haul connectivity and draw premium leisure travellers after recent infrastructure upgrades at the UK hub.
The London Cape Town route returns a major southern Africa connection to Heathrow’s long‑haul map, offering year‑round access for tourists and business travellers. British Airways will operate the service as a daily frequency; the airport and airline say the schedule targets peak holiday and leisure demand.
What to expect on the London Cape Town route
Passengers can expect full‑service amenities typical of major long‑haul flights, with a focus on premium cabins and assessed connectivity for onward travel. Heathrow and the operator highlighted improvements in terminal facilities and runway works that helped pave the way for reintroducing longer international sectors.
- Daily nonstop London Cape Town route launching December 1, 2025, operated by British Airways.
City pair demand between the UK and South Africa has shown resilience, and airlines have been restoring capacity as international travel rebounds. Heathrow framed the new service as part of a strategy to rebuild its global network after a period of constrained operations due to upgrades and capacity management.
This announcement should interest travellers planning holidays to Cape Town and the Western Cape, as well as industry watchers tracking route recovery across major European hubs. Ticketing and timetable details will be released by the airline in the weeks ahead; travellers should check British Airways’ official channels for fares and booking options.
