London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow (LHR) is the UK's largest and busiest airport, located 15 miles west of Central London in Hillingdon. It is one of the world's busiest international airports, serving over 80 million passengers per year with flights to more than 200 destinations across 85+ airlines.
Heathrow operates from four terminals — T2, T3, T4 and T5 (Terminal 1 closed in 2015). British Airways operates primarily from Terminal 5, while Star Alliance carriers use Terminal 2. The airport is connected to London by multiple public transport options including the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line, and National Express coaches.
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Heathrow Airport FAQs
The Heathrow Express is the fastest option (15 minutes to Paddington, from £25). The Elizabeth line takes ~35-40 minutes (from £13.50). The Piccadilly line is the cheapest (~£6) but takes 50-60 minutes. National Express coaches serve Victoria Coach Station from all terminals (~60-80 mins, from £6).
Short-haul: 2 hours. Long-haul: 3 hours. During peak periods (summer, Christmas) add 30-60 minutes. Check-in desks close 60 minutes before departure on most airlines.
British Airways primarily operates from Terminal 5 (T5). Some BA partner and codeshare flights may depart from Terminal 3. Always check your boarding pass for confirmation.
Yes. Heathrow offers free unlimited Wi-Fi across all terminals. Connect to "HeathrowFreeWifi" — no time limit, no registration required.
Yes. The Piccadilly line serves Heathrow Terminals 2/3 and Terminal 5 directly. Terminal 4 has its own Piccadilly line station. Journey time from central London is approximately 50-60 minutes.
Transport to Heathrow
| Heathrow Express | 15 min from Paddington · from £25 one way |
| Elizabeth Line | ~35-40 min to central London · from £13.50 |
| Piccadilly Line (Tube) | ~50-60 min · ~£6 with Oyster |
| National Express | Coach from Victoria ~70 min · from £6 |
| Taxi (Licensed) | ~45-75 min central London · £45-80 |
| Uber/Minicab | ~45-75 min central London · £35-60 |
| Drive | M4 Junction 4 / M25 Junctions 14 & 15 |
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