At the airport

T5 departure gate and shops.

Making a smooth getaway

We know how busy any airport can be so here are a few pieces of information that could help ease the experience for you.

 

Checking in

Passengers at self-service check-in.

We want you to arrive at your departure gate in plenty of time so we offer various ways to check in to make the process as smooth and as fast as possible.

Lounges

Chair in lounge with flowers and light on a table.
Escape from the hurly burly of the airport and relax in the calming environment of one of our exclusive lounges. If you are eligible for access you can take advantage of the quiet and catch up on some work. 

Safety and security

Banned and restricted items.
Security is now part of everyday life and along with safety we treat these as our highest priority.
 

London Heathrow

London Heathrow airport.

Most of our flights at London Heathrow are from Terminal 5. We use Terminal 3 for some services and we have codeshare flights from Terminal 1.

London Gatwick

BA aircraft taxiing at London Gatwick.

London Gatwick airport has two terminals and we fly into and out of the North Terminal.

London City

BA aircraft at London City airport.
London City airport offers our Business Class only service to New York as well as a number of other flights to Europe and the UK.

Other airports

BA, Iberia and American Airlines tailfins.

Useful information for your journey through other airports served by British Airways and oneworld.

 

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