Virgin Atlantic to Start London-Sao Paulo Flights in 2020

Virgin Atlantic will launch flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020. The airline will operate a Boeing 787 aircraft on the route.

Flying daily between London Heathrow and Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, the 11 hr 55 min flight is Virgin Atlantic’s first foray into the South American continent.

The new service aims to capitalize on the fast-growing Brazilian economy, which benefits from year-round transatlantic demand.

Sao Paulo is the commercial capital of Brazil and one of the top 20 global economic cities; it’s the largest city in the Americas (after New York) for multinational companies to have offices, and provides a platform for Virgin Atlantic to broaden its offering to existing corporate customers.

The booming tourism industry complements the lucrative business market – and Virgin Holidays intends to launch a full product offering within Brazil for the first time. 

Brazil’s position of being the number one import and export country in South America will also make Sao Paulo a popular cargo route.

With multiple tonnes of capacity each day, Virgin Atlantic expects to carry regular shipments of car parts, pharmaceuticals, food and agricultural products.

Virgin Atlantic has embarked on an ambitious growth plan, with the airline focusing on delivering irresistible, effortless and great value experiences that customers love.

In 2019, Virgin Atlantic will welcome the first four of 12 Airbus A350-1000 to its fleet which not only boasts a totally redesigned on board experience for customers but will help transform the fleet into one of the quietest and most fuel efficient in the sky.