Flights from London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport operates four passenger terminals. Terminal 1 closed in 2015 and was demolished to make way for Terminal 2 expansion. Always check your terminal before travelling as airlines are assigned to specific terminals.

• Terminal 2 (Queen's Terminal) – Star Alliance airlines including Lufthansa, United, Singapore Airlines, plus Aer Lingus and Icelandair
  
  
• Terminal 3 – Long-haul carriers including Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, American Airlines, Delta, Cathay Pacific
  
  
• Terminal 4 – SkyTeam members including Korean Air, China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, plus Gulf Air and Malaysia Airlines
  
  
• Terminal 5 – British Airways main hub for domestic, European, and long-haul flights

Heathrow Airport provides full-service facilities across all four terminals to make travel comfortable before your flight.

• Check-in desks and self-service kiosks in all terminals
  
  
• Over 100 cafes, restaurants, and bars across the airport
  
  
• Duty-free shopping and high street retail stores
  
  
• Premium lounges and fast-track security options
  
  
• Free Wi-Fi, currency exchange, and baby changing facilities

Several transport options connect Central London to Heathrow Airport. Journey times and prices vary depending on your starting point.

• Heathrow Express – 15 minutes non-stop to London Paddington
  
  
• Elizabeth Line – Direct services to Paddington, Liverpool Street, and beyond
  
  
• Piccadilly Line (London Underground) – Around 50 minutes to Central London
  
  
• National Express coaches, local buses, taxis, and private transfers

Arriving prepared saves time, especially during peak travel periods like summer and school holidays.

• Arrive 3 hours before long-haul flights and 2 hours for short-haul
  
  
• Complete online check-in before arriving at the airport
  
  
• Check your terminal assignment on your booking confirmation
  
  
• Allow extra time if transferring between terminals

London Heathrow Airport had the most international connections of any airport worldwide in 2024. The airport works well for both business and leisure travel.

• Over 200 destinations across 84 countries
  
  
• 89 airlines including all major global carriers
  
  
• Frequent flight schedules to most major cities
  
  
• Strong rail and road connections to Central London