Loganair ends Dundee-Heathrow flights after 63 years on 23 October 2026
Twice-daily weekday service funded by public obligation will close, removing direct link from Barnet to Dundee
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Loganair will end its Dundee to London Heathrow flights on 23 October 2026. The decision removes the only direct air link between Barnet and Dundee, a route that has operated for 63 years. The airline confirmed the closure in an announcement reported by This Is Local London.
Public funding and route history
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The Dundee-Heathrow route has been supported by a public service obligation since 2014. Funding comes from Dundee City Council, the Scottish Government and the UK Government. The twice-daily weekday service operates Sunday through Friday, with onward connections to Kirkwall in Orkney and Sumburgh in Shetland available twice a week.
Loganair is the sole commercial airline operating from Dundee Airport. The airline also runs daily services from Heathrow to City of Derry Airport and the Isle of Man. No statement has been issued on whether another carrier will take over the route.
Impact on Barnet and Dundee residents
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Residents in Barnet who travel to Dundee will lose a direct flight option. Passengers will now need to use alternative routes, such as flying via Edinburgh or Glasgow. The closure also affects travellers from Orkney and Shetland, who relied on the twice-weekly onward connections from Dundee.
Dundee City Council has not announced any plans to seek a replacement service. The public service obligation funding will end when the route closes. It is unclear whether the Scottish or UK governments will explore alternatives.
What happens next
Loganair’s final flight on the Dundee-Heathrow route will depart on 23 October 2026. No further announcements have been made about potential replacements or alternative transport links. Residents can check Loganair’s website for updates on other routes from Heathrow.
Questions this report answers
+When will the Dundee to Heathrow flights stop?
Loganair will end the Dundee to London Heathrow route on 23 October 2026. The twice-daily weekday flights will cease on that date, removing the direct link between the two cities.
+Who funded the Dundee-Heathrow route?
The route was funded by a public service obligation since 2014. Dundee City Council, the Scottish Government and the UK Government provided financial support to maintain the service.
+What alternatives are there after the route closes?
No replacement service has been announced. Residents will need to use alternative routes, such as flying via Edinburgh or Glasgow, to travel between Dundee and London.
+How often did the flights operate?
Flights operated twice daily on weekdays, Sunday through Friday. There were also onward connections to Kirkwall and Sumburgh twice a week for travellers to Orkney and Shetland.
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