London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal Map
Main Terminal / Concourses at London Heathrow LHR Airport
Passenger Terminal Layout of London Heathrow International Airport, How to connect to other Terminals, and Connecting from a Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man Flight to an International Flight at either Terminals 1 or 5:
A. London Heathrow International Airport has at present four operational passenger terminals: T1, T3, T4 & T5 - with main Terminal 5A and satellite Terminals 5B & 5C. (Terminal 2 is presently being demolished while a new Terminal 2 will be constructed & scheduled to open in 2012). Access from motorways to terminals is as follows: T1 & T3 – M4 (Jct 4); T4 – direct access from A30; T5 – M25 (Jct 14).
Getting Around at LHR:
1. Between T1 and T3 - the center of both is linked by a pedestrian underpass with moving walkways taking about 11 minutes - follow signs.
2. Between either terminal 1 or 3 to Terminal 4 - use the Heathrow Connect rail shuttle, running every 30 mins and taking six minutes. The Heathrow Central is between Terminals 1 & 3 - a few minutes' walk via underground walkways, marked by signs. T4's rail station is in the basement and is linked to check-in & arrivals by elevators & escalators. Alterntively, Bus 555 runs every 19 mins between the terminals.
3. Between either terminals 1 or 3 to Terminal 5 - Use Heathrow Express trains for free ransfer b etwe Heathrow Central & Tinal 5, running eery 15 mins & taking 3 mins. T5's station is in the basement and is linked to check-in and arrivals by elevators & escalators. OR take the Bus 441, which takes 10-20 mins (or the N9 night bus.
4. Between Terminals 4 & 5: take the free shuttle bus 482 or 490,which takes 12-15 mins. OR use the free Heathrow Express transfer, changing trains at Heathrow Central, but allow for plenty of time). NOTE: bus 482 travels from T4 to T5 and also from T4 to Southall, and 490 travels from T4 to T5, and from T4 to Richmond. Buses are clearly marked.
5. To London Paddington - the Heathrow Express departs from Terminal 5.
Terminal 1 of BAA Heathrow is being continuously updated and is home to Star Alliance members, including bmi, and to a few non-members. However, it is slated for demolition by 2013/14, so that phase 2 of Terminal 2 can go forward.
Terminal 2 of BAA Heathrow: The old T2 of BAA Heathrow has been demolished, and construction began on a new Terminal 2 - the first phase of which is to open in 2014 and the second phase in 2019. T2 is to house all Star Alliance airlines, which is to move in at the completion of Phase 1 scheduled for late 2013, and is to offer its passengers improved services and quicker connections. It is intended to have a core Terminal 2A with two satellite Terminals 2B & 2C - with 2B being under construction since 2008 and 2C being part of phase 2. An underground line with 16 additional stands will connect the terminals.
Terminal 3 of BAA Heathrow (with over 18 million passengers a year) is home to Oneworld alliance members, Virgin Atlantic & some non-Oneworld members, and to Star Alliance members not based in T1 or T4. Virgin Atlantic has its own check-in area called 'Zone A' featuring a large sculpture & atrium. A new baggage system is to connect to Terminal 5 for British Airways connections, and the baggage claim hall is to undergo changes. Also T3 has new self-service kiosks & an improved check-in area and passport control & baggage reclaim areas for a smoother arrivals.
Terminal 4 of BAA Heathrow, home to the Sky Team & Star Alliances, as well as to some non-alliance carriers, is located to the south of the southern runway and next to the cargo terminal, and is connected to T1 & T3 (and later to the new T2). T4 has undergone a face lift and the check-in area has been upgraded with floor-to-ceiling windows and connections and passport control areas are completed. Two new stands for the A380 Airbus and a new baggage system have been added. Terminal 4 is also housing the 'Yotel' if you need to catch some sleep and freshen up.
Terminal 5 of BAA Heathrow - opened in 2008 and features glass walls and roof. - is exclusively used by British Airways as their global hub, with four levels and 60 aircraft stands, is located at the western edge of the Airport, between the two runways, and close to the M25 motorway via a new dedicated motorway spur between junctions 14 & 15 (a 21-minute ride from central London via express rail link).
At present, Terminal 5 consists of three buildings – the main terminal T-A, plus two satellites (linked to it by underground people mover), Terminal 5B (with some Airbus A380 aircraft stands) and the just completed Terminal 5C. Another building east of the existing site - Terminal 5D - may provide 16 more stands and become a priority if the merger between British Airways and Iberia will proceed.
T5 also has its own multi-story carpark, and the long-stay car park for business passengers has now been linked to the terminal by a personal rapid transit system.
Work is also proceeding on the 'Post Terminal 5 Transfer Baggage System', involving a system of tunnels underneath the Airport, which is to link T5 to the other terminals, to integrate each terminal's baggage system, and to transport all transfer bags underground. Bags will be tracked along their journey, expediting their transfer.
Lounges at Heathrow Airport include (a) Servisair Executive Lounge at Terminals 1 & 3 (up to 3 hrs, with internet, computer stations, phone/fax, snacks & drinks.; (b) The 4Deck Lounge at Terminal 4, has a business zone and 3 floors of family entertainment. (c) The Enterprise Deck (over age 16) at T4 is divided into a business area with internet, fax/phone; Haven 2, a quiet area; and Bar Vela. (d) The Upper Deck (over age 16) at T4 is a sports lounge with bar & widescreen TV. (e) The Flight Deck is high above T4, next to gates 15/16 provides panoramic views. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
B. Connecting to International & Domestic Flights: For connecting flights follow the signs for flight Connection (a person with 2 airplanes); The bus sign is for buses take you to your departure terminal; the handbag sign means your hand baggage must conform to EU & UK regulations. Liquids over 10 ml are not allowed in handbags. The security check looks like a person in front of a computer. If you are a non-UK resident & have goods to declare to Customs, use the telephone prior to security to contact a staff member. A dark & white rectangle sign means Airline ticket desk ahead. A seated person sign takes you to the Departure Lounge.
1. Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 1 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spendon average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows: (a) T1 - 45 minutes; (b) to T3 - 75 min..; (c) to T4 – 60 min.; (c) to T5 – 120 min..
2. Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 3 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spendon average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows:: (a) T3 - 60 minutes; (b) to T1 - 75 min; (c) to T4 – 90 min.; (c) to T5 – 120 min..
3 Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 4 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spendon average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows:: (a) to T1 – 60 minutes; (b) to T3 - 90 min..; (c) to T4 – 45 min.; (c) to T5 – 120 min.
4. Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 5 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spend on average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows:: (a) to T1 – 120 minutes; (b) to T3 – 120 min..; (c) to T4 –120 min..; (c) T5 – 120 min.
C. Connecting from a Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man Flight to an International Flight at either Terminals 1 or 5:
1. Connecting within Terminal 1: Arrivals & Departures are both on the first floor, with a short walk between them. Check-in zones A through K are clearly marked by illuminated yellow cubes. The Information screen near the entrances will sow you which zone you need. After check-in pass through security control as early as possible to get to the departure lounge & gates.
2. Connecting from Terminal 1 to other terminals: For transfer options see ‘Transportation between Terminals’ above. Upon arrival follow signs for ‘Arrivals’ and pick up your baggage and take it to thee in arrivals concourse. Choose your transportation to your departure terminal, follow signs to ‘Departures’ and proceed to the checkin area. After checking in you need to get through the security checkpoint as soon as possible to get to the departure lounge & gates.
3. Connecting within Terminal 5: Follow signs for Arrivals on the ground level, pick up your luggage and proceed via a short walk & escalator or elevator to Departures, where you check in for your next flight. Go through security checkpoint as soon as possible to get to the departure lounge and gates.
4. Connecting from Terminal 5 to other terminals: Upon arrival, look for signs for your flight connection (a person with two planes), free buses with take you to your departure terminal. Once you are at your destination terminal your hand baggage will be check and must conform to EU & Uk regulations. Proceed then through security checkpoint; all non-UK residents who have goods to declare need to call a staff member prior to passing security check. Airline ticket counters are past security. When you arrive at the departure lounge, check the screens for your flight.
A. London Heathrow International Airport has at present four operational passenger terminals: T1, T3, T4 & T5 - with main Terminal 5A and satellite Terminals 5B & 5C. (Terminal 2 is presently being demolished while a new Terminal 2 will be constructed & scheduled to open in 2012). Access from motorways to terminals is as follows: T1 & T3 – M4 (Jct 4); T4 – direct access from A30; T5 – M25 (Jct 14).
Getting Around at LHR:
1. Between T1 and T3 - the center of both is linked by a pedestrian underpass with moving walkways taking about 11 minutes - follow signs.
2. Between either terminal 1 or 3 to Terminal 4 - use the Heathrow Connect rail shuttle, running every 30 mins and taking six minutes. The Heathrow Central is between Terminals 1 & 3 - a few minutes' walk via underground walkways, marked by signs. T4's rail station is in the basement and is linked to check-in & arrivals by elevators & escalators. Alterntively, Bus 555 runs every 19 mins between the terminals.
3. Between either terminals 1 or 3 to Terminal 5 - Use Heathrow Express trains for free ransfer b etwe Heathrow Central & Tinal 5, running eery 15 mins & taking 3 mins. T5's station is in the basement and is linked to check-in and arrivals by elevators & escalators. OR take the Bus 441, which takes 10-20 mins (or the N9 night bus.
4. Between Terminals 4 & 5: take the free shuttle bus 482 or 490,which takes 12-15 mins. OR use the free Heathrow Express transfer, changing trains at Heathrow Central, but allow for plenty of time). NOTE: bus 482 travels from T4 to T5 and also from T4 to Southall, and 490 travels from T4 to T5, and from T4 to Richmond. Buses are clearly marked.
5. To London Paddington - the Heathrow Express departs from Terminal 5.
Terminal 1 of BAA Heathrow is being continuously updated and is home to Star Alliance members, including bmi, and to a few non-members. However, it is slated for demolition by 2013/14, so that phase 2 of Terminal 2 can go forward.
Terminal 2 of BAA Heathrow: The old T2 of BAA Heathrow has been demolished, and construction began on a new Terminal 2 - the first phase of which is to open in 2014 and the second phase in 2019. T2 is to house all Star Alliance airlines, which is to move in at the completion of Phase 1 scheduled for late 2013, and is to offer its passengers improved services and quicker connections. It is intended to have a core Terminal 2A with two satellite Terminals 2B & 2C - with 2B being under construction since 2008 and 2C being part of phase 2. An underground line with 16 additional stands will connect the terminals.
Terminal 3 of BAA Heathrow (with over 18 million passengers a year) is home to Oneworld alliance members, Virgin Atlantic & some non-Oneworld members, and to Star Alliance members not based in T1 or T4. Virgin Atlantic has its own check-in area called 'Zone A' featuring a large sculpture & atrium. A new baggage system is to connect to Terminal 5 for British Airways connections, and the baggage claim hall is to undergo changes. Also T3 has new self-service kiosks & an improved check-in area and passport control & baggage reclaim areas for a smoother arrivals.
Terminal 4 of BAA Heathrow, home to the Sky Team & Star Alliances, as well as to some non-alliance carriers, is located to the south of the southern runway and next to the cargo terminal, and is connected to T1 & T3 (and later to the new T2). T4 has undergone a face lift and the check-in area has been upgraded with floor-to-ceiling windows and connections and passport control areas are completed. Two new stands for the A380 Airbus and a new baggage system have been added. Terminal 4 is also housing the 'Yotel' if you need to catch some sleep and freshen up.
Terminal 5 of BAA Heathrow - opened in 2008 and features glass walls and roof. - is exclusively used by British Airways as their global hub, with four levels and 60 aircraft stands, is located at the western edge of the Airport, between the two runways, and close to the M25 motorway via a new dedicated motorway spur between junctions 14 & 15 (a 21-minute ride from central London via express rail link).
At present, Terminal 5 consists of three buildings – the main terminal T-A, plus two satellites (linked to it by underground people mover), Terminal 5B (with some Airbus A380 aircraft stands) and the just completed Terminal 5C. Another building east of the existing site - Terminal 5D - may provide 16 more stands and become a priority if the merger between British Airways and Iberia will proceed.
T5 also has its own multi-story carpark, and the long-stay car park for business passengers has now been linked to the terminal by a personal rapid transit system.
Work is also proceeding on the 'Post Terminal 5 Transfer Baggage System', involving a system of tunnels underneath the Airport, which is to link T5 to the other terminals, to integrate each terminal's baggage system, and to transport all transfer bags underground. Bags will be tracked along their journey, expediting their transfer.
Lounges at Heathrow Airport include (a) Servisair Executive Lounge at Terminals 1 & 3 (up to 3 hrs, with internet, computer stations, phone/fax, snacks & drinks.; (b) The 4Deck Lounge at Terminal 4, has a business zone and 3 floors of family entertainment. (c) The Enterprise Deck (over age 16) at T4 is divided into a business area with internet, fax/phone; Haven 2, a quiet area; and Bar Vela. (d) The Upper Deck (over age 16) at T4 is a sports lounge with bar & widescreen TV. (e) The Flight Deck is high above T4, next to gates 15/16 provides panoramic views. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
B. Connecting to International & Domestic Flights: For connecting flights follow the signs for flight Connection (a person with 2 airplanes); The bus sign is for buses take you to your departure terminal; the handbag sign means your hand baggage must conform to EU & UK regulations. Liquids over 10 ml are not allowed in handbags. The security check looks like a person in front of a computer. If you are a non-UK resident & have goods to declare to Customs, use the telephone prior to security to contact a staff member. A dark & white rectangle sign means Airline ticket desk ahead. A seated person sign takes you to the Departure Lounge.
1. Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 1 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spendon average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows: (a) T1 - 45 minutes; (b) to T3 - 75 min..; (c) to T4 – 60 min.; (c) to T5 – 120 min..
2. Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 3 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spendon average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows:: (a) T3 - 60 minutes; (b) to T1 - 75 min; (c) to T4 – 90 min.; (c) to T5 – 120 min..
3 Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 4 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spendon average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows:: (a) to T1 – 60 minutes; (b) to T3 - 90 min..; (c) to T4 – 45 min.; (c) to T5 – 120 min.
4. Connecting from an international flight at Terminal 5 to another international flight - taking into consideration the time you spend on average, from the time you land at Heathrow, take a transfer bus, go through hand baggage check and security check, and airline desk, until you arrive at the Departure lounge - your average transfer time from terminal to terminal is as follows:: (a) to T1 – 120 minutes; (b) to T3 – 120 min..; (c) to T4 –120 min..; (c) T5 – 120 min.
C. Connecting from a Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man Flight to an International Flight at either Terminals 1 or 5:
1. Connecting within Terminal 1: Arrivals & Departures are both on the first floor, with a short walk between them. Check-in zones A through K are clearly marked by illuminated yellow cubes. The Information screen near the entrances will sow you which zone you need. After check-in pass through security control as early as possible to get to the departure lounge & gates.
2. Connecting from Terminal 1 to other terminals: For transfer options see ‘Transportation between Terminals’ above. Upon arrival follow signs for ‘Arrivals’ and pick up your baggage and take it to thee in arrivals concourse. Choose your transportation to your departure terminal, follow signs to ‘Departures’ and proceed to the checkin area. After checking in you need to get through the security checkpoint as soon as possible to get to the departure lounge & gates.
3. Connecting within Terminal 5: Follow signs for Arrivals on the ground level, pick up your luggage and proceed via a short walk & escalator or elevator to Departures, where you check in for your next flight. Go through security checkpoint as soon as possible to get to the departure lounge and gates.
4. Connecting from Terminal 5 to other terminals: Upon arrival, look for signs for your flight connection (a person with two planes), free buses with take you to your departure terminal. Once you are at your destination terminal your hand baggage will be check and must conform to EU & Uk regulations. Proceed then through security checkpoint; all non-UK residents who have goods to declare need to call a staff member prior to passing security check. Airline ticket counters are past security. When you arrive at the departure lounge, check the screens for your flight.
