Beaches, culture and beautiful people: Cape Town has it all. With our seasonal service restarting on 15 October '26, book your direct flight from the UK and get to know South Africa’s most cosmopolitan city.
Need a place to stay too? Make it a full-on holiday and bundle your flights and hotel for the best value.
It's the little touches here and there that help you truly enjoy your time in the air. Those extra few inches of space, a glass of bubbly as you board, and a tasty meal served on china crockery with proper cutlery. Just enough to give you a big lift before you get to your destination.
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Extra legroom |
2 x 23kg checked bags |
Enhanced airport experience |
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Sit back and relax in your extra large leather seat, with a seat pitch up to 38 inches, and a footrest for additional comfort. |
Take more on your trip, with two checked bags and 1 x 10kg hand luggage. You'll also get priority baggage delivery when you land, so you can reach your destination faster. |
With dedicated check in, bag drop and boarding, we'll fast track your airport experience and make your journey a breeze. |
Whether you're with us for business or pleasure, travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class makes your journey something to look forward to. With Upper Class, you will experience the next level of luxurious travel.
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Fully flat beds |
2 x 32kg checked bags |
Access to Clubhouse |
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Take more on your trip, with 2 checked bags, plus 2 pieces of hand luggage weighing max 16kg combined. Plus, get priority baggage delivery when you land. |
Get that Upper Class feeling before you board with exclusive access to our Clubhouse or partner lounges worldwide. |
Pay with Virgin Points
Join Flying Club to earn and spend points on your flight.
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Best overall airline in Europe 2025Virgin Atlantic is incredibly proud to have been voted Europe's best airline once again in the APEX awards. Withholding status of Europe's best airline for 5 years running. |
