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Everything you need to know
about London Heathrow International Airport including: which terminals,
where to check in, what facilities are available, assistance for
the disabled, transportation, shuttles, car hire and airport rentals,
restaurants and bars, access to flight information, banking hours
and shopping options…
Guide to London Heathrow International Airport
London Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest
airports in the world and a hub for travel into Europe and the rest
of the UK.
Terminals
and check-in
There are four terminals at the airport: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Terminal
1 handles all domestic flights. Terminal 2 is mainly for flights
to European destinations, while the majority of long haul flights
depart from terminals 3 and 4. The terminals are connected by subterranean
walkways and shuttles.
The check-in hall does become crowded
during peak travel times, and travellers are advised to arrive at
least two hours early.
Airport
facilities
Food and drink is provided by a large selection of buffet and counter
restaurants and fast food outlets, including popular chains such
as Burger King, Pizza Hut, Costa coffee and more. A broad range
of international cuisine is provided to suit all travellers’
tastes, and several bars are found in each of the terminals. Coffee
shops, snack restaurants and bars are located before and after security,
several of them open 24-hours a day.
There are several postal facilities
available at the airport. Further facilities include left luggage,
lost & found, a health centre and freight services.
Business
and meetings
There are ample business and conference facilities at the airport,
including numerous airline lounges with state of the art facilities.
Please contact your airline for any special needs.
Shopping
and money
The airport is huge and boasts the world’s largest duty free
hall. The UK’s best-known convenience outlets are also represented,
including Boots (pharmacy), the Tie Rack, W H Smith (books), the
Bodyshop, Our Price (music) and Dixons (electronic goods). Many
designer shops and the world famous Harrods are also represented,
so that an astonishing range of goods to suit all tastes, needs
and budgets is on offer.
There are numerous bureaux de change and ATMs located in all four
terminals before and after security, with at least one operating
24-hours.
Disability
assistance
The airport meets EU standards for provision for disabled persons,
with ramps, modified toilets, TDD hearing service, porter and wheelchair
assistance and specially reserved parking areas (Tel. +44 (0) 20
8745 7950).
Information
Numerous information desks are scattered around the airport, providing
assistance with everything from hotels to tourist sites.
Website:
http://www.london-lhr.com/airlines.html
London Heathrow International Airport transportation
By taxi
Famous London Black cabs are available outside the Arrivals Hall
of each terminal; a typical journey into Central London costs in
excess of £40.
By car
Heathrow is located west of London and is well signposted on the
M4 motorway. Exit at junction 3 for terminal 4 and junction 4 for
Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Access is also possible from junction 14 off
the M25 motorway.
By rail
The quickest and easiest rail access into central London is the
Heathrow Express (20 mins, every 15 minutes 24-hours a day - £15),
from/to Paddington Station. The Heathrow rail station is a 15-minute
walk from the terminals and is well signposted.
The Piccadilly line of the London
Underground stops at a station for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and another
for terminal 4. Average journey time from central London is approximately
50 to 60 minutes (£4) and is best avoided during rush hour.
The service runs daily 05:30-00:30.
By bus
A Railair bus service departs at least hourly from Heathrow to stations
in Feltham, Reading, Woking and Watford Junction and the A2 AirBus
service operates from all four terminals into central London every
fifteen minutes.
The Hotel Hoppa runs from each terminal
to the hotels situated close to the airport. The service runs from
05:30-23.30; tickets can be purchased from the bus desk in each
terminal.
Parking
There are four main types of parking on and around the airport grounds.
These are: short-stay (up to 5 hours), long-stay (eastern perimeter
– with shuttle bus), business parking and valet parking (booking
essential: + 44 (01883) 340089).
Website: http://www.london-lhr.com/airlines.html
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