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, London Gatwick and Manchester 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 and Virgin Atlantic. The flight time is around 8 hours 45 minutes.

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

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

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 British Airways, with flights operating four times per week and a flight time of around 10 hours 15 minutes.

Seychelles
Direct flights from London Heathrow with British Airways operate twice per week, with a flight time of approximately 10 hours.

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.

Kuala Lumpur
Fly non-stop from London Heathrow with Malaysia Airlines, with daily flights taking around 13 hours. This is currently the only direct UK–Malaysia service.

Tokyo
Multiple daily direct flights from London Heathrow operate with Japan Airlines and British 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 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 30 minutes. 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.