British Airways has confirmed that a significant change to its flight schedule will take place over the winter period. The popular holiday destination of Fuerteventura will be served by British Airways from Heathrow rather than Gatwick for the first time. The service will run from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) between Dec. 13 and Apr. 11.
Fuerteventura Connected to Heathrow for the First Time
British Airways (BA) has connected the Spanish island of Fuerteventura to the UK’s busiest aviation hub, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), for the first time in a significant change to its winter operations.
British Airways flights to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Spain will be departing from LHR rather than London Gatwick Airport (LGW). BA has emphasised that this is not an additional service, but a change to its flight schedule. Services to Fuerteventura will not run from LGW at the same time.
The service will operate twice a week, departing on Thursdays and Sundays between Dec. 13, 2026 and Apr. 11, 2027. Flights to FUE will depart from Terminal 5.
Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands in Spain. Located 60km away from the northern coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is a popular holiday spot. As Fuerteventura’s only connection to LHR, British Airways will make a significant addition to its nonstop destination network and offer an attractive option for customers looking to fly from LHR.
Other Changes to British Airways’ Winter Operations
Alongside switching the departure airport for its Fuerteventura service, British Airways has also made other changes to its winter schedule.
Passengers flying to Innsbruck in Austria on BA will now depart from London Gatwick rather than LHR. In addition, services to Costa Rica and Tampa, Florida are being moved to London Heathrow rather than LGW.
BA has advised customers to check their departure terminals for any existing bookings, as well as the airline’s website, to confirm where their flight will depart from.
For those with bookings to destinations affected by the changes, British Airways will have been required to notify passengers, as changing airports is considered a cancellation under UK passenger rights rules. The airline is also required to offer affected customers a free switch or a full refund.
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