From 23 June 2026, the Terminal 4 multi-storey car park (for Terminal and Meet & Greet Parking) will close as part of a major redevelopment programme to modernise the terminal's forecourts and car park, improving passenger experience.
Designed to replace the ageing car park, ensuring long term structural safety, increased resilience, and improved operational performance.
A more intuitive design that supports smoother traffic flow, clearer wayfinding, and easier access for passengers.
Including upgraded accessibility features, new waiting areas, enhanced signage, and better integration with public transport and sustainable travel routes.
All passenger parking for Terminal 4 will move to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride car park.
Use Zone A if you want to:
Up to two hours of free parking will be available only in Zone A.
After two hours, standard Park & Ride drive-up prices apply (£46.80 for the first 24 hours).
Free shuttle buses will run every five minutes between Park & Ride Zone A and Terminal 4.
The Park & Ride car park for Terminal 4 will continue to operate as normal during the redevelopment works, and can be booked online.
Terminal 4 drop-offs will continue as normal.
A £7 charge applies for each visit to the terminal forecourt. Vehicles should not be left unattended in this area.
A Priority Pick-Up area on the arrivals level of the multi-storey car park (which is not affected by the works) will be available for quick collections right outside the Terminal. Vehicles should not be left unattended in the zone.
A fee applies for each visit to the pick-up area. Payments will only be possible online.
| Length of stay | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 minutes | £7.00 |
| 11-29 minutes | £14.00 |
| 30-60 minutes | £25.00 |
| Over 60 minutes | £25.00 for each additional 60 minutes (or part thereof) |
| Maximum daily charge | £200.00 |
Support for passengers requiring assistance will continue to be provided during the redevelopment works
Services available in Zone A include:
A dedicated Assisted Services Hub located within Zone A, offering on-site support and welfare facilities.
A specialist Assisted Services support team available to assist passengers from the car park to the shuttle buses and through to the terminal.
Accessible shuttle buses operating at high frequency, with additional luggage space and features designed to support mobility needs.
Clearly marked areas for wheelchairs and mobility equipment, ensuring quick access and easy management.
From 23 June 2026, all Terminal 4 parking will be provided at Park & Ride 4 (Zone A). This area will offer:
The remainder of Park & Ride 4 will continue to operate as standard Park & Ride parking.
Terminal‑adjacent pick‑up (Arrivals Level 1) and drop‑off (Departures Level 4) will remain open.
The Arrivals Level pick-up area (Level 1) will remain open and will transition into a dedicated Priority Pick-Up area once the car park closes. This will continue to provide passengers with convenient, terminal‑adjacent access while construction work takes place.
The zone will operate on a simple drive‑in, collect, and depart model to support efficient traffic flow. Family and friends, private-hire vehicles, Ubers and other operators will all be able to use this location for quick, safe passenger collection.
This will be a dedicated Priority Pick-Up area, offering a controlled, efficient space for collecting arriving passengers.
Charges will apply as follows:
Yes. Arrivals Level pick-up (Level 1) and Departures Level drop-off (Level 4) will stay open.
Arrivals Level Priority Pick-Up (Level 1)
Charges will apply as follows:
Departures Level Drop‑off (Level 4)
You can either:
No. Vehicles must not be left unattended.
You can pick up the shuttle bus to Park & Ride 4 (Zone A) from the designated bus stops (5, 6 & 7) directly outside the Terminal 4 Arrivals level.
Clear signage inside the terminal and on the forecourt will guide you to the correct shuttle stop. The stops will be:
Shuttle buses will run frequently throughout the day, providing a fast and reliable journey back to Park & Ride 4.
Shuttle buses from the car park will depart every 5 minutes, with transfers taking as little as 10 minutes in total. Buses will run from 04:00 to 23:30 every day.
No. Black cabs, private hire vehicles, and ride‑hail services will continue to operate at Terminal 4 with no change to current arrangements for both arriving passenger pick-ups and departing passenger drop-offs.
No. London Underground, rail, bus, and coach services to Terminal 4 will continue to operate as normal.
Dedicated Blue Badge parking will be available in Park & Ride 4 (Zone A).
The site will include:
The car park is approaching the end of its operational life and needs to be fully redeveloped to meet modern safety, accessibility, and customer experience standards.
Heathrow is investing in a new, modern multi‑storey car park and a revitalised Terminal 4 forecourt that will deliver:
A more welcoming and inclusive passenger experience
Yes. Terminal 4 will remain fully open throughout the works.
