With more travellers searching for direct flights from London and the UK, flying non-stop to long-haul destinations has never been more appealing. Avoiding stopovers can make journeys simpler and more comfortable, particularly on popular routes to the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, Asia and Canada.

From London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester, airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and a range of international carriers operate regular non-stop flights to many of the world’s most sought-after destinations.

Below you'll find some of the most popular destinations you can fly to directly from the UK, along with typical flight times, departure airports and airlines operating these routes.

Indian Ocean Holidays with Direct Flights

Several Indian Ocean islands and key cities in India can be reached on direct flights from London Heathrow, making long-haul travel simpler without the need for Middle East stopovers.

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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

7 Nights from
£1899 per person

01 Jun 2026 → 30 Jun 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

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Le Meridien Ile Maurice

7 Nights from
£2219 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

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Sirru Fen Fushi - Private Lagoon Resort

7 Nights from
£3829 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 19 Dec 2026

Full Board

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

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Book by 31 May 2026

Deluxe

Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa

7 Nights from
£1989 per person

05 Jun 2027 → 09 Jul 2027

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £1,000 - FREE All Inclusive

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Book by 31 May 2026

Deluxe

Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa

7 Nights from
£1989 per person

05 Jun 2027 → 09 Jul 2027

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

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NIVA Kurumba

7 Nights from
£2059 per person

01 Dec 2026 → 20 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £3,039 - Now £2,059 per person

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The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa

7 Nights from
£2159 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save over £1,000

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Perfect for Families

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa

7 Nights from
£2175 pp, based on a family 4

20 Oct 2026 → 01 Nov 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

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Book by 31 May 2026

Perfect for Families

Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

7 Nights from
£2189 pp, based on a family of 4

24 Jul 2027 → 31 Aug 2027

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

7 Nights from
£2219 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 20 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £3,359 - Now £2,219 per person

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SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

7 Nights from
£2429 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £3,629 - Now £2,429 per person

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Constance Belle Mare Plage

7 Nights from
£2529 per person

10 Jan 2027 → 15 Feb 2027

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save over £1,000

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C Mauritius

7 Nights from
£2549 per person

10 Jan 2027 → 10 Feb 2027

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £700 - All Inclusive

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Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort

7 Nights from
£2649 per person

01 Sep 2027 → 30 Sep 2027

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £500 - Half Board

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

7 Nights from
£2975 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 19 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £4,719 - Now £2,975 per person

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Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel

7 Nights from
£2989 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £1,000 - Half Board

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Book by 31 May 2026

Perfect for Families

Le Meridien Maldives Resort and Spa

7 Nights from
£2999 pp, based on a family of 4

18 Dec 2026 → 29 Dec 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £3,479 - Now £2,999 per person

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Perfect for Families

Constance Belle Mare Plage

7 Nights from
£3099 pp, based on a family of 4

18 Dec 2026 → 29 Dec 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save over £1,200 - Half Board

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Book by 31 May 2026

Deluxe

One&Only Le Saint Géran

7 Nights from
£3129 per person

01 Sep 2026 → 30 Sep 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £1,500 - FREE Half Board!

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Book by 31 May 2026

Deluxe

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius

7 Nights from
£3179 per person

10 Jan 2027 → 15 Feb 2027

Half Board

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £1,700 - Half Board

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Atmosphere Kanifushi

7 Nights from
£3199 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 20 Dec 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £4,279 - Now £3,199 per person

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Constance Moofushi

7 Nights from
£4349 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £5,659 - Now £4,349 per person

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Jumeirah Olhahali Island, Maldives

7 Nights from
£4829 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights| Was £6,599 - Now £4,829 per person

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Deluxe

Gili Lankanfushi

7 Nights from
£5429 per person

01 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Half Board

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Direct Flights | Save £4,000 & FREE Half Board

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Caribbean & Mexico Holidays with Direct Flights

Direct flights from the UK make the Caribbean easier to reach than ever. Fly non-stop from London or Manchester to Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada and Jamaica with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic, with flight times from around 8–10 hours.

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Fairmont Royal Pavilion

7 Nights from
£2929 per person

01 Oct 2026 → 31 Oct 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save £2,300 & Exclusive Daily 50$ Resort Credit!

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Book by 31 May 2026

Perfect for Families

Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences

7 Nights from
£2065 pp, based on a family of 4

06 Aug 2026 → 13 Aug 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Save over £1,850 - Summer Holidays!

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Deluxe

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

7 Nights from
£2225 per person

02 Nov 2026 → 09 Nov 2026

Room Only

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Winter Escape!

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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort And Spa

7 Nights from
£2399 per person

01 Jun 2026 → 30 Jun 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Save £3,300!

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Perfect for Families

Blue Waters Resort & Spa

7 Nights from
£2399 pp, based on a family of 4

27 Jul 2026 → 03 Aug 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Save £3,600 plus 250 USD Resort Credit!

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Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort

7 Nights from
£2549 per person

01 Jun 2026 → 21 Aug 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save over £800!

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Treasure Beach Art Hotel, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

7 Nights from
£2825 per person

01 Jul 2026 → 31 Aug 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save over £1,700

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Book by 31 May 2026

The Sandpiper

7 Nights from
£2829 per person

23 Jun 2026 → 30 Jun 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Free Night Offer - Save over £400!

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Cobblers Cove

7 Nights from
£2849 per person

09 Jun 2026 → 16 Jun 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save 40%

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Book by 31 May 2026

Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences

7 Nights from
£2859 per person

13 Jun 2026 → 20 Jun 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Save over £1,850!

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Book by 31 May 2026

The House, An Autograph Collection All–Inclusive Resort - Adults Only

7 Nights from
£2950 per person

01 Jun 2026 → 31 Oct 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save over £2,800!

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Book by 31 May 2026

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Nassau

7 Nights from
£2965 per person

16 Nov 2026 → 26 Dec 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save up to £4,000 | Christmas Escape!

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Wymara Resort and Villas

7 Nights from
£3549 per person

15 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Free Nights Offer - Save over £1,800!

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Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

7 Nights from
£3809 per person

23 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

All Inclusive

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save over £8,600!

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Book by 31 May 2026

The Cove, Atlantis, Paradise Island

7 Nights from
£4150 per person

22 Jun 2026 → 29 Jun 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Summer Escape!

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Far East Holidays with Direct Flights

Direct flights from London to the Far East connect the UK with major Asian cities including Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong. These long-haul routes typically take between 11 and 14 hours.

Book by 31 May 2026

Perfect for Families

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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

7 Nights from
£1499 Based on a family of 4

25 Oct 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save up to £500 off

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Shangri-La Bangkok

7 Nights from
£1659 per person

01 Sep 2026 → 30 Sep 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Book early and save 10% off

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Perfect for Families

SAii Laguna Phuket

7 Nights from
£1799 Based on a family of 4

25 Oct 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Book early and save 20% off

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Harbour Grand Kowloon

6 Nights from
£1999 per person

01 Jun 2026 → 30 Jun 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Free Room Upgrade

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Book by 31 May 2026

Deluxe

Six Senses Yao Noi

7 Nights from
£3599 per person

27 Oct 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save up to £500 off

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Book by 31 May 2026

Deluxe

Trisara

7 Nights from
£4449 per person

25 Oct 2026 → 30 Nov 2026

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Heathrow

Return flights included

Save up to £550 off

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Shangri-La Singapore

5 Nights from
£6299 per person

01 Feb 2027 → 28 Feb 2027

Bed and Breakfast

Departing from London Gatwick

Return flights included

Book early and save £200 off

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The Caribbean: Direct Flights from the UK

Barbados
Direct flights to Barbados depart from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Flights operate daily year-round, often increasing to twice daily during winter, with a flight time of around 8 hours 45 minutes.

Antigua & Barbuda
Non-stop flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick operate with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Flights run daily in winter and around 4–5 times per week in summer, with a flight time of approximately 8 hours 30 minutes.

St. Lucia
Direct flights from London Gatwick operate four times per week with British Airways. The flight time is around 8 hours 45 minutes.

Grenada
Fly non-stop from London Gatwick with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic. Flights operate three times per week and take around 9 hours 15 minutes.

Jamaica
Direct flights depart London Heathrow with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic, operating three times per week with a flight time of approximately 10 hours.

Turks & Caicos, Tobago and St. Kitts are also reachable by direct flight with British Airways.

The Indian Ocean: Direct Flights from the UK

Mauritius
Direct flights from London Heathrow operate with Air Mauritius and British Airways, typically four times per week, with a flight time of approximately 10 hours 50 minutes.

The Maldives
Fly non-stop from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic or British Airways, with flights operating four times per week and a flight time of around 10 hours 15 minutes.

India & Sri Lanka: Direct Flights from the UK

Sri Lanka
Direct flights from London Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines operate three times per week, taking around 10 hours 30 minutes. This is currently the only regular non-stop service between the UK and Sri Lanka.

India
Multiple airlines operate direct flights from London Heathrow, including Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with several departures daily and a flight time of around 8 hours 45 minutes.

The Far East: Direct Flights from the UK

Singapore
Direct flights operate from London Heathrow and Manchester with Singapore Airlines and British Airways. With multiple daily departures, the flight time is around 13 hours. Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class are available.

Bangkok
Daily direct flights from London Heathrow operate with Thai Airways and EVA Air, taking approximately 11 hours 45 minutes.

Phuket
Seasonal direct flights from London Heathrow operate with Virgin Atlantic, typically twice weekly during the winter season, with a flight time of approximately 11 hours.

Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines fly daily from London Heathrow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The flight time is approximately 11 hours.

Kuala Lumpur
Fly non-stop from London Heathrow with British Airways or Malaysia Airlines, with daily flights taking around 13 hours.

Tokyo
Multiple daily direct flights from London Heathrow operate with Japan Airlines, British Airways, and All Nippon Airways, with a flight time of around 14 hours.

Hong Kong
Direct flights from London Heathrow operate daily with Cathay Pacific and British Airways, with a flight time of approximately 12 hours 30 minutes. First Class cabins are available on some services.

Africa: Direct Flights from the UK

Johannesburg
Direct flights from London Heathrow operate with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with two daily departures. The flight time is approximately 10 hours 45 minutes, with Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class available on British Airways.

Cape Town
Fly non-stop from London Gatwick with British Airways, or London Heathrow with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic, with flight times of around 11 hours 30 minutes. Flights operate daily during the winter season.

Nairobi
Direct flights from London Heathrow operate daily with Kenya Airways and British Airways. The flight time is approximately 8 hours 45 minutes, making Nairobi the main gateway for East African safaris.

Marrakech
Non-stop flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick with British Airways take around 3 hours and 30 minutes, or there's the option to fly with Easyjet or Jet2 from a wide range of UK airports, including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. Daily departures make Marrakech one of the most popular short-haul luxury and city break destinations from the UK.

Canada: Direct Flights from the UK

Toronto
Direct flights depart London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester with Air Canada and British Airways. With multiple daily departures, the flight time is around 7 hours 50 minutes. Some British Airways flights offer First Class.

Vancouver
Fly non-stop from London Heathrow with Air Canada or British Airways, with daily flights taking around 9 hours 30 minutes.

Calgary
Direct flights from London Heathrow operate with Air Canada and WestJet, typically three times per week, with a flight time of approximately 8 hours 50 minutes. This is a key route for travellers heading to the Canadian Rockies.

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Indian Ocean Holidays with Direct Flights

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Le Meridien Ile Maurice

Sirru Fen Fushi - Private Lagoon Resort

Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa

Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa

NIVA Kurumba

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa

Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

Constance Belle Mare Plage

C Mauritius

Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel

Le Meridien Maldives Resort and Spa

Constance Belle Mare Plage

One&Only Le Saint Géran

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius

Atmosphere Kanifushi

Constance Moofushi

Jumeirah Olhahali Island, Maldives

Gili Lankanfushi

Caribbean & Mexico Holidays with Direct Flights

Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort And Spa

Blue Waters Resort & Spa

Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort

Treasure Beach Art Hotel, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

The Sandpiper

Cobblers Cove

Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences

The House, An Autograph Collection All–Inclusive Resort - Adults Only

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Nassau

Wymara Resort and Villas

Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The Cove, Atlantis, Paradise Island

Far East Holidays with Direct Flights

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Shangri-La Bangkok

SAii Laguna Phuket

Harbour Grand Kowloon

Six Senses Yao Noi

Trisara

Shangri-La Singapore

The Caribbean: Direct Flights from the UK

The Indian Ocean: Direct Flights from the UK

India & Sri Lanka: Direct Flights from the UK

The Far East: Direct Flights from the UK

Africa: Direct Flights from the UK

Canada: Direct Flights from the UK

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