Heathrow Airport (IATA code: LHR, ICAO code: EGLL) is a civil airport located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, approximately 23 km west of central London, in the United Kingdom. It is the country’s busiest airport by passenger traffic and one of its leading international aviation hubs, with an extensive network of European and intercontinental flights.
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Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Heathrow Airport (LHR). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Transportation and ground access
Heathrow is connected to London by the Piccadilly line of the Underground, the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, buses and road services via the M4 and M25 motorways. The best option depends on your destination, available time and departure or arrival terminal.
Rideshare services such as Uber use designated pickup points in the parking facilities serving each terminal. These are separate from the terminal drop-off zones, where passenger pickups are not permitted.
Taxis are convenient for passengers carrying substantial luggage or travelling to destinations without direct rail connections, although journey times to central London can be affected by traffic.
The airport has three Underground stations:
- Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: a shared station within walking distance of both terminals.
- Heathrow Terminal 4: a dedicated station beneath the terminal building.
- Heathrow Terminal 5: a station integrated into the terminal’s lower level.
Fares can be paid using an Oyster card or a contactless bank card. The Piccadilly line is generally the most affordable rail option for travelling to central London, although it takes longer than the express train services.
- Heathrow Express: connects Terminals 2 and 3 with London Paddington in approximately 15 minutes, with a few additional minutes when travelling from Terminal 5. It is the fastest option for reaching Paddington. Passengers travelling from T4 must change trains at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
- Elizabeth line: connects the terminals with Paddington and central London stations including Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Liverpool Street, as well as other destinations across the network. It is particularly convenient for reaching different parts of London without changing trains at Paddington.
Both services use stations at T2/T3 and T5, while the Elizabeth line also serves T4. Passengers at Terminals 2 and 3 reach the shared railway station through signposted walkways.
Heathrow Express is the best choice when reaching Paddington quickly is the priority, while the Elizabeth line serves more central London destinations and is generally more affordable.
- Terminals 2 and 3: Heathrow Central Bus Station, located between the two terminals and accessible through signposted pedestrian routes.
- Terminal 4: bus stops outside the arrivals level.
- Terminal 5: bus stops outside the arrivals level.
National Express provides connections to London Victoria Coach Station and numerous cities across the United Kingdom. Local buses serve destinations in west London and surrounding areas.
At night, the N9 bus connects Heathrow with areas of London including Hammersmith, Piccadilly Circus and Aldwych, providing an alternative when regular rail services are unavailable.
Depending on the company, vehicle collection and return may take place at dedicated facilities within the airport complex or require a complimentary shuttle transfer from the terminal to the rental centre.
Before booking, passengers should check where their vehicle will be collected and how to reach the rental facilities from their arrival terminal.
Getting between terminals
Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 are connected by complimentary transportation services and signposted pedestrian routes. The transfer procedure depends on whether passengers are connecting between flights or travelling through the airport’s public areas.
- Connecting flights: passengers remaining within the flight connections system should follow the purple Flight Connections signs. When a terminal change is required, complimentary airside buses provide transfers without entering the public areas.
- Landside transfers: passengers who have entered the public areas can travel between terminals using free rail connections, with the appropriate transfer tickets or accepted payment methods for journeys within the airport.
- Between T2 and T3: a signposted pedestrian connection allows passengers to walk between these terminals without using a vehicle.
If your flights are booked on separate tickets, you may need to clear immigration, collect your luggage, change terminals and check in again before your next flight.
Connections involving T4 may require additional time during construction work, particularly in the evening. Passengers should check their assigned terminal and flight connection instructions before travelling.
Airport facilities
Location
- Country United Kingdom
- Region England
- Subregion Greater London
- Island Great Britain
- Locality Hillingdon
- Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
- Coordinates 51.4775, -0.46139
Airlines and destinations
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 British Airways
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Aeropuerto de Ginebra-Cointrin (GVA) Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) Aeropuerto de Viena (VIE) Aeropuerto de Bombay (BOM) Showing 6 of 23 · Show more destinations |
 Virgin Atlantic
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Aeropuerto de Dubái (DXB) Aeropuerto de Bombay (BOM) Toronto Pearson (YYZ) New York - JFK (JFK) Aeropuerto de Ciudad del Cabo (CPT) Aeropuerto de Bruselas (BRU) |
 Vueling
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Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) Bilbao (BIO) |
 Aer Lingus
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Aeropuerto de Shannon (SNN) |
 Air Canada
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Toronto Pearson (YYZ) |
 Air France
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Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) |
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Nearby airports
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London City Airport (LCY) 22.3 mi (35.9 km)
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 25.6 mi (41.3 km)
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London Luton Airport (LTN) 27.7 mi (44.6 km)
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London Stansted Airport (STN) 41.0 mi (66.0 km)
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London Southend Airport (SEN) 50.2 mi (80.7 km)
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Southampton Airport (SOU) 53.2 mi (85.6 km)