Rail disruption - 4 & 8 October 2023

Due to planned industrial action and engineering works, there will be disruption to rail and London Underground services between Heathrow and Central London on Wednesday 4 and Sunday 8 October 2023.

 

Over this period, there will be disruption to Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line services

 

Please note, the London Underground (Tube) strikes that would have affected the Piccadilly line on Wednesday 4 and Friday 6 October 2023 have now been suspended, and the Piccadilly line will be running as normal throughout this period. 

 

Passengers should plan their journeys before travelling, and allow for additional time where necessary as services will be busier than normal.

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ULEZ expansion - 29 August 2023

London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, or ULEZ, is expanding to encompass all of Greater London, including Heathrow Airport, from the 29 August 2023.

 

The initiative, implemented by Transport for London (TfL), is aimed at reducing air pollution in London, therefore all vehicles entering the airport must meet certain emissions standards in order to avoid paying a daily charge.

 

The daily charge for non-compliant vehicles is £12.50 for most vehicles, including cars, vans, and motorcycles.

 

The charge will be in addition to any other fees or charges associated with entering the airport. The charge only applies when a vehicle is driven within the ULEZ zone, and does not apply to stationary vehicles including when cars are parked at Heathrow.

 

Please note, if you have booked Meet & Greet or Valet Parking with a non-compliant vehicle, and have selected a different exit terminal to your entry terminal, you will be liable for payment of a ULEZ charge to transfer your vehicle to another terminal.

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Key spots around Heathrow

Key spots around Heathrow

Heathrow Airport covers over 1,200 hectares of land – but where is everything located at the airport?

Central Terminal Area (CTA)

As the heart of the orginal terminal and airfield layout, the Central Terminal Area (CTA) has seen a lot of change in Heathrow’s 70 year history! Much of the £11bn spent on upgrading the airport since 2006 has been spent in this area.

Key points at Central Terminal Area

  1. The Control Tower: This is where NATS Air Traffic Controllers direct the flights in and out of the airport.

  2. T3: Terminal 3 is now the oldest terminal in operation at the airport – it’s been in use since 1955.

  3. T1: Closed in 2015, much of the Terminal 1 building and infrastructure still remains in place.

  4. Pier 20: This pier was opened in 2006 in response to the development of the Airbus A380 and the need for larger stands to accommodate it. As a result, it still remains a great place to view both A380’s and the southern runway.

  5. T2 A: Opened in 2014 by Her Majesty the Queen, the new Terminal sits on the site of the original Terminal 2 that was demolished.

  6. T2 B: A satellite terminal that provides additional stands for T2A.

Terminal 5 Heathrow
T5 in more detail

Terminal 5 is made up of three terminal buildings: T5A, T5B and T5C. All three are linked by a driverless track transit system that makes it quick and easy for passengers and colleagues to travel between the three.

Heathrow terminal 4
T4 in more detail

Terminal 4 is the second oldest Terminal in operation at Heathrow, having opened in 1986. View Heathrow, Heathrow’s sole viewing deck within the terminals, is located in Terminal 4.

Key locations near T4

  1. BA Concorde: While the last BA Concorde flights took place in 2003, one aircraft from their iconic fleet still remains parked next to BA maintenance facilities.

  2. Myrtle Avenue: It’s not an official sight, but amongst Av Geeks Myrtle Avenue is one of the most visited locations to view and photograph aircraft from.