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Heathrow is the home of British Airways. You can fly to over 115 destinations from Terminal 5 and 19 destinations from Terminal 3. Whether you’re looking for a short-haul flight for a city break or are longing to fly far away on a long-haul flight, there’s a trip to cater for your every desire.
Heathrow airport offers a wide range of shops so you can stock up on last-minute holiday essentials and treats. Take advantage of the Reserve and Collect, Collect on Return and home delivery services to make your airport shopping hassle free. Enjoy the host of coffee shops, bar and restaurants available before you fly to get your holiday off to the perfect start.
Terminals 4 and 5 are easily reached from junction 14 of the M25, while Terminals 2 and 3 are just off the M4, accessed from the M25 at junction 15. A range of short and long-stay parking is available or arrive by tube on the Piccadilly or Elizabeth London Underground lines.
If you’re catching a connecting flight from another London airport, please allow yourself plenty of time to travel there from London Gatwick. If your bags are labelled for your next destination and you’ve been given a boarding pass for your next flight, you won't need to collect your bags before you leave the airport.
However, if your bags are labelled with ‘LHR’, ‘LCY’ or ‘LON’ when you check them in, you’ll need to pick them up at baggage claim before continuing your journey.
London Heathrow is served by both the Piccadilly Line and Elizabeth Line on the London Underground, making it exceptionally well connected throughout London. Trains run frequently, usually having to wait no longer than 10 minutes, and services operate from 05:00 until 23:30.
From these underground routes, you can connect with all other mainline train services to reach your destination.
Make your journey easier with our parking partner. Leave your car at a nearby car park with quick transfers, drop it off outside the terminal with valet parking, or combine an airport hotel stay with parking and transfers.
Plus, you can earn 5 Avios for every £1 spent when you pre-book your parking as part of our Executive Club.
Find out more and bookThe Heathrow Express takes just 15 minutes from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, and just over 20 minutes to Terminal 5.
Trains provide level access, ample luggage racks and complimentary Wi-Fi. Children aged 15 and under travel for free.
Executive Club Members can collect 5 Avios for every £1/$1/€1 spent.
Enjoy the luxury of flying business class in our spacious Club World seats, designed for relaxing, working or sleeping tucked up in The White Company bedding. If you’re flying short haul, Club Europe keeps the middle seat free, guaranteeing you a middle or aisle seat for plenty of personal space.
When flying Club World and Club Europe you'll be offered a range of delicious food and drink on board and have access to private lounges at the airport. You can also take advantage of the generous and flexible baggage allowance, including a full-size cabin bag, plus a laptop bag or handbag, as well as two bags in the hold.