London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport or Heathrow (IATA: LHR, ICAO: EGLL), located in London, England, is the principal and biggest airport serving the United Kingdom. Heathrow is the world's third busiest airport for passenger traffic, and handles more international passenger traffic than any other airport in the world. Heathrow is owned and operated by BAA, which also owns/operates six other UK airports and is itself owned by an international consortium led by the Spanish Ferrovial Group.Heathrow is the primary hub of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic and a major hub for bmi.

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is home to all Heathrow's domestic flights, as well as some European and long-haul destinations. 15 airlines operate from Terminal 1, carrying over 25 million passengers each year.

Check-In and Flight Departures for domestic destinations operate from the first floor of Terminal 1, on the left of the concourse. Flight information is displayed on monitors at the entrance of the terminal and check-in zones are clearly signposted. Check-in desks for international flights are located in the middle and on the right of the concourse. Flight Arrivals are located on the ground floor for international passengers and on the first floor for those arriving from the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Long-haul flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure
European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
Domestic flights - check in 90 minutes prior to departure

Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Self Service Check-In

Self service check-in is available with some airlines; it is simple and safe to use and can save you a lot of time at the airport. Self service check-in is available both online and in kiosks located at the airport. Terminal 1 has kiosks located near the standard check-in desks. You can use this service if you are flying with:

Aer Lingus
bmi
British Airways
United Airlines

Online Check-In

The airlines operating from Terminal 1 that offer online self-service check in are:

British Airways
bmi

Arrivals for international passengers are located on the ground floor of Terminal 1. Domestic, Republic of Ireland and Channel Island arrivals and baggage reclaim are located on the first floor of Terminal 1. Check Heathrow Flight Arrivals for information on scheduled times and destinations, details of delays and cancellations, and find out which terminal to use.

International connections do not require going through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do.

Domestic to International connecting passengers can use special Immigration check points if baggage is through-checked.

Left luggage facilities are available in the Arrivals concourse in Terminal 1, next to the lifts for Heathrow Express. Open from 06:00 to 23:00 at a cost of £6.50 per item per day. Each item is security checked. You can contact Excess Baggage on +44 (0)208 745 3344 for further information.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 was Heathrow's first terminal. Opened in 1955, it was originally named the Europa Building. 30 airlines operate from this terminal carrying over 8.5 million passengers every year. There are some long-haul flights operating from Terminal 2 although most are for European destinations.

Checking In

Check-In is located on the ground floor of Terminal 2. Flight Departures and Flight Arrivals are located on the first floor.

International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure
European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure

Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Self Service Check-in

Self service check-in is available with some airlines; it is simple and safe to use and can save you a lot of time at the airport. Self service check-in is available both online and in kiosks located at the airport. Terminal 2 has kiosks located near the standard check-in desks. You can use this service if you are flying with the following airlines:

Air France
Lufthansa

Online Check-In

The airlines operating from terminal 2 that offer online self-service check in are:

Air France
Lufthansa

Arrivals for international arriving passengers and baggage reclaim are on the first floor of Terminal 2. Check Heathrow Flight Arrivals for information on scheduled times and destinations, details of delays and cancellations, and find out which terminal to use.

International connections do not require going through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do.

Domestic to International connecting passengers can use special Immigration check points if baggage is through-checked.

Left luggage facilities are available in Terminal 2, located near the Lufthansa check-in desk. Open from 05:30 to 23:00 at a cost of £6.50 per item per day. Each item is security checked. You can contact Excess Baggage on +44 (0)208 745 3344.

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 opened in 1961. Today, it is used by 35 airlines and approximately 15.5 million passengers. Terminal 3 mainly operates long-haul flights, although some are to European destinations.

Checking In

Check-In and Flight Arrivals are located on the ground floor at the front of the building and Flight Departures are above check-in on the first floor.

* International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure
* European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
* Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure

Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Self Service Check-In

Self service check-in is available with some airlines; it is simple and safe to use and can save you a lot of time at the airport. Self service check-in is available both online and in kiosks located at the airport. Terminal 3 has kiosks located near the standard check-in desks. You can use this service if you are flying with the following airlines:

Air Canada
American Airlines
Gulf Air
Japan Airlines
SAS
Virgin Atlantic Airways

Online Check-In

The airlines operating from Terminal 3 that offer online self-service check in are:

Air Canada
Cathay Pacific
SAS
Singapore Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Airways

Arrivals is located on the left at the north end of the building on the ground floor. Check Heathrow Flight Arrivals for information on scheduled times and destinations, details of delays and cancellations, and find out which terminal to use.

International connections do not reuire going through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do.

Domestic to International connecting passengers can use special Immigration check points if baggage is through-checked.

Left luggage facilities are available in Terminal 3 in Departures, check-in Zone C (open 06:00 - 22:00) and in the Arrivals hall (open 05:00 - 23:00). The cost is £6.50 per item per day. Each item is security checked. You can contact Excess Baggage on +44 (0)208 745 3344.

Terminal 3 mainly deals with long-haul flights for US, South America, and Asia. There is also a number of African and Australasian airlines operating from Terminal 3 as well as some flights to Europe.

Terminals 1, 2 and 3
The terminals are close together at the centre of the airport site. Exit the M4 at junction 4 or the M25 at junction 15 and follow signs for Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
If you are using a satelite navigation system, here are some useful postcodes:
• Terminal 1: TW6 1AP
• Terminal 2: TW6 1EW
• Terminal 3: TW6 3QG

Terminal 4
The terminal is in the southern part of the airport site and has a separate entrance. Exit the M25 at junction 14 and follow signs for Heathrow Terminal 4. If you're coming from the M4, leave at junction 4b and follow the M25 south to junction 14.
If you are using a satelite navigation system , the postcode is TW6 3XA.

Terminal 4 opened in 1986; it houses 11 airlines and handles approximately 14.2 million passengers each year. The flights operating from Terminal 4 are mainly for long-haul and European destinations, with British Airways and KLM being the major airlines flying from this terminal.

Checking In

Check-In is located on the first floor of the terminal, along with Flight Departures. The roof of Terminal 4's short term car park is on the same level giving passengers direct access. Flight Arrivals are located on the ground floor.

* International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure
* European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
* Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure

Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Self Service Check-In

Self service check-in is available with some airlines; it is simple and safe to use and can save you a lot of time at the airport. Self service check-in is available both online and in kiosks located at the airport. Terminal 4 has kiosks located near the standard check-in desks. You can use this service if you are flying with the following airlines:

British Airways
KLM

The airlines operating from Terminal 4 that offer online self-service check in are:

British Airways
KLM

Flight Arrivals are located on the ground floor of the terminal, and Flight Departures on the 1st floor. We have live information on Heathrow Flight Arrivals and Heathrow Flight Departures including scheduled times and destinations, details of delays and cancellations, and find out which terminal to use.

International connections do not require going through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do.

Domestic to International connecting passengers can use special Immigration check points if baggage is through-checked.

Left luggage facilities are available in Terminal 4, located at the west end of the Arrivals hall. Open from 05:30 to 23:00 at a cost of £6.50 per item per day. Each item is security checked. You can contact Excess Baggage on +44 (0)208 745 3344.

Terminal 5
The terminal is on the Western Perimeter Road and has its own separate access road, reached from junction 14 of the M25. If you're coming from the M4, exit at junction 4b and follow the M25 south to junction 14.

Terminal 5 is Heathrow Airport’s newest terminal. Used exclusively by British Airways, Terminal 5 is a state of the art building - the largest free-standing building in the UK. The glass and steel structure gives a feeling of space and significantly increases the building’s energy efficiency.

There six areas with internet kiosks:
Two in the check-in area, at Caffe Nero and Lovejuice.
Three in departures after security (one in Bagel Street and one each in the main squares).
One in satellite Terminal 5B.
Wireless hotspots are available throughout Terminal 5.
Terminal has ATM's airside and landside.
Baby changing facilities located adjacent to toilets airside and landside.
Dedicated information zone on the arrivals concourse on the ground floor towards the north end of the building while help points are dotted around the terminal.
Left baggage office is in the check-in area on the top floor and can hold luggage for up to 90 days.
There are no shower facilities in the terminal other than those provide in some lounges.
All faith Prayer room in the check-in area before security control, at the north end of the building. Also some after security near Gate 7 in the departure area, and in satellite Terminal 5B.

If you are using a satelite navigation system, the postcode is TW6 2GA.

Heathrow has two parallel main runways running east-west and five terminals. The site covers 12.14 square kilometres (4.69 square miles). Terminal 5 was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 14 March 2008 and opened to passengers on 27 March 2008.