At a glance
Terminals + flights
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Most Star Alliance long-haul. Two satellite buildings — T2A (main) and T2B (gates 201-218), reached by an underground transit train.
Older but refurbished. Heathrow Express + Elizabeth Line stop directly underneath at the Central Bus Station.
Most isolated terminal — 5-10 min Heathrow Pod shuttle from the central area. Allow 15-20 min extra for inter-terminal connections.
Two satellites: T5B (gates 501-525) and T5C (gates 530-559) reached by underground people-mover. Allow 15 min from main building to a satellite gate.
Notable flights
742 shownFlights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.
+ 724 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.
Lounges
BA First class · BA Executive Club Gold + First ticket
The flagship lounge — private terrace, à la carte dining, private cabanas.
BA First · BA Club Europe (long-haul) · BA Gold
Best general lounge for BA Gold members — quiet zone + champagne bar.
BA Club World · BA Silver · oneworld Sapphire
Largest BA business-class lounge.
Pay-per-use £45-£60 · PriorityPass · Lounge Pass
Best PriorityPass option at T2 — full meals, decent showers.
Star Alliance Gold + Star ticket
Lufthansa-operated. View over the apron.
Pay-per-use £40-£55 · PriorityPass
Convenient if connecting via T4.
Virgin Upper Class · Virgin Atlantic Gold
Iconic — barbershop, runway view, multiple bars.
Pay-per-use £45 · PriorityPass
Bookable in advance — guarantees entry at peak times.
Cathay business+ · oneworld Sapphire
Award-winning noodle bar.
To / from London
| Mode | To | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Express | London Paddington | £25 single (£32 walk-up) | 15 min | 4x per hour 05:10-23:00. Dedicated train, no stops. |
| Elizabeth Line | Paddington / Bond St / Tottenham Court Rd / Liverpool St | £12.80 (off-peak) | 30-40 min | Direct, 6x per hour. Cheapest fast option. |
| Piccadilly Line (Tube) | Central London | £5.80 (off-peak) | 50-60 min | Cheapest. Many stops — slow with luggage. |
| National Express coach | Victoria coach station | £10-£15 | 60-90 min | Cheaper than rail. Traffic-dependent. |
| Taxi (metered black cab) | Central London | £55-£90 | 40-90 min | M4 traffic at peak doubles this. Card accepted. |
| Uber | Central London | £40-£70 | 40-90 min | Pre-book Uber at the Short Stay car park (no surge pricing apron). |
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LHR — Frequently asked
Which terminal does my airline use at Heathrow?+
Terminal 2 — Star Alliance carriers (United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, SWISS, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Air India, Aer Lingus). Terminal 3 — most oneworld (American, Cathay, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Finnair) plus Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Emirates. Terminal 4 — SkyTeam (KLM, Air France, Korean Air) plus Qatar Airways, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines. Terminal 5 — British Airways (all long-haul and most short-haul) and Iberia. Check your booking — terminal allocation can change.
How long does it take to connect between Heathrow terminals?+
T2 ↔ T3: 5-10 minute walk through the underground link (no security re-check needed if airside). T2/T3 ↔ T5: 15 min by free Heathrow Express train (3 min ride + 5 min walk each side). T2/T3 ↔ T4: 15-25 min by free Heathrow Express train (different routing). T5 ↔ T4: 20-30 min total. Minimum connection times: 90 min same-terminal, 120-150 min inter-terminal.
How do I get from Heathrow to central London?+
Three good options. Heathrow Express (£25, 15 min) — fastest, direct to Paddington. Elizabeth Line (£12.80, 30-40 min) — cheaper, multiple central stops (Paddington, Bond St, Tottenham Court Rd, Liverpool St). Piccadilly Line (£5.80, 50-60 min) — cheapest but slow with luggage. Avoid taxis at peak (M4 traffic doubles £55-£90 fare).
Is there a hotel inside Heathrow?+
Yes. Sofitel London Heathrow is connected to T5 by walkway. Hilton T4 and Hilton T5 are walk-distance to those terminals. The Yotel at T4 sells micro-rooms by the hour for transit passengers. All other on-airport hotels (Heathrow Marriott, Renaissance, Premier Inn) require the hotel shuttle from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Can I leave Heathrow during a long layover?+
Yes if you have the right UK entry status — UK + EU/Irish citizens use the e-gates with no questions. Most other nationalities (including US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Singaporean) get visa-free 6-month visitor entry on arrival. Take Heathrow Express (15 min) or Elizabeth Line (30 min) to central London, allow 4 hours minimum round trip. If you need a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), apply at gov.uk/eta — £10, 3 days processing.
Where can I find fast-track security at Heathrow?+
Each terminal has its own Fast Track lane. Buy at heathrow.com/fasttrack (cheaper online than at the airport). Includes priority security and a separate UK Border / arrivals lane on return. Free with: British Airways Club World/First, BA Executive Club Gold, oneworld Emerald, Virgin Upper Class, Star Alliance Gold (on Star carriers), and most credit cards offering Priority Pass benefits.
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