Terminal 3
All the information you need to enjoy a smooth journey through London Heathrow Terminal 3.
London Heathrow Terminal 3
Choose one of the following topics for more information:
Open all linksClose all links- Check in and clear security at least 35 minutes before your flight
- Check-in facilities at Terminal 3
- Bag Drop desk opening times
- Lounge information
- Shopping and eating at Terminal 3
- Be at your boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight
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 -
Bag Drop desk opening times
| Premier, Gold and Silver Executive Club members. First, Club World and Club Europe customers. | From 05:00 on the day of departure. |
| World Traveller Plus and World Traveller customers. | From 3 hours before the flight departure time. |
| Euro Traveller customers. | From 2 hours before the flight departure time. |
Lounge information
Galleries Club lounge
The Galleries Club lounge is situated in Zone F and facilities include:
- Silver Bar
- Wine Gallery
- Coffee House
- Club Deli
- Work and Entertainment Zone
- Kids Zone
- shower facilities
- Customer Service desk
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
Shopping at Terminal 3
At Terminal 3, you'll find everything from famous perfumes to the latest electronic gadgets as well as all your travel essentials.
Eating at Terminal 3
Make the most of your time in the terminal, with a choice of fantastic restaurants.
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.