Terminal 3

Check in and clear security at least 35 minutes before your flight

• You must pass through check-in no later than 45 minutes before your flight.
• You must have entered Security at least 35 minutes before your flight departs.
• You must be at your boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight departs.
• If you do not meet these times, you will not be allowed on to your flight.

Check-in facilities at Terminal 3

The dedicated British Airways check-in area in Zone G includes:

• 14 Check-in kiosks
• Bag Drop desks
• 6 Customer Service desks
• dedicated check-in facilities for First and Club World customers
• passport and visa check desk (for longhaul flights and non-EU customers only)

Bag Drop desk opening times

 Bag Drop desks for checked baggage open at the following times - 

Lounge information

Galleries First lounge and Elemis Travel Spa

The Galleries First lounge and Elemis Travel Spa offer the following facilities:

• Gold Island Bar
• Champagne Bar
• Wine Gallery
• Dining
• Work Zone
• Entertainment Zone
• shower facilities
• Kids Zone
• Customer Service desk

Shopping and eating at Terminal 3

 Eating at Terminal 3

Make the most of your time in the terminal, with a choice of fantastic restaurants.

Find out more about eating at Terminal 3

Be at your boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight

• You must be at your boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight departs.
• If you do not meet this time, you will not be allowed on to your flight.