London to Accra direct flights Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic airways offer direct flights between Heathrow and Accra, the capital of Ghana, using an Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 240 seats onboard -34 Upper Class, 35 Premium Economy and 171 Economy.

The VS flights from London Heathrow Airport are expected to depart on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 2230 and arrive in Accra at 0415. Return flights from Accra are expected to depart on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays from Kotoka International Airport at 1015 and will arrive at 1800 into LHR the same day[1]. Flights will be timed to offer good connections to and from New York Newark.
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-300 aircraft fitted with the Upper Class Suite. consists of a reclining leather seat for take off, a place to sit and eat a three course meal opposite your partner, the longest fully flat bed in the world with a proper mattress for sleeping on, a private onboard bar to drink at with your friends - all at a price thousands of pounds less than other airlines' First Class. The Upper Class experience also includes checking in at the Heathrow Upper Class Wing use of airport lounge.

Virgin Atlantic offers a unique product for Premium Economy passengers with an ergonomically designed leather seat and many services like dedicated check-in and priority boarding which help to make the journey as seamless as possible. Virgin Atlantic’s Economy class continues to offer passengers value for money and added extras like seat back televisions for all passengers.

Virgin Atlantic's new services will bring much needed competition onto this route, breaking BA's virtual monopoly. Nearly 200,000 people fly between London and Accra each year and our new services will give them more choice and better value for money.

Ghana is a beacon for economic success in West Africa, and with Africa showing greater economic resilience and growth than other global regions, we are thrilled that this will be our fifth route in Africa. We look forward to offering the best possible service to travellers between Ghana, the UK and the United States."