Heathrow blog

Heathrow is your gateway to fun, experience and adventure. Discover how to make the most of it with our traveler blog…

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Latest blogs

Food and drink

Your pre-flight essential at T5

Airlines and routes

Must-see destinations in 2026

Keep on reading

Food and drink, Shopping, Travel tips

Wishing you a bear-y Merry Christmas

Behind the scenes

How Heathrow set up Christmas trees

Lounges, Travel tips

Travelling through Terminal 5 with a baby

Airlines and routes

Heathrow's your gateway to the World Cup

Entertainment, Occasion

Back where their story began

Shopping

Miutine by Miu Miu

Airlines and routes

Heathrow’s latest routes and airline updates

Airlines and routes

China routes from Heathrow

Food and drink, Shopping, Travel tips

Top travel tips with WHSmith

Airlines and routes

Hop the pond from Heathrow to New York

Airlines and routes

Central Asia from Heathrow

Beauty 2025, Shopping

The summer beauty edit: your holiday-ready essentials start here

Beauty 2025, Shopping

The fragrance edit: Your summer scent starts here

Beauty 2025, Shopping

The summer makeup edit: your glow-up starts here

Beauty 2025, Shopping

The complete skincare routine: Heathrow’s top picks at every step

Beauty 2025, Food and drink

Your inside-out wellness guide: Feel good food and glowing skin

Beauty 2025, Shopping

Trending this summer: Top 10 beauty buys at World Duty Free

Airlines and routes

UK getaways direct from Heathrow

Best of British, Food and drink, Shopping

Celebrate English Wine Week at Heathrow

Shopping

The best place to shop for sunglasses before your flight

Blog, Travel tips

Tips for travelling with a physical impairment

Airlines and routes

Australia from Heathrow: go direct or discover more on the way

Airlines and routes

There's more to Oman than you might expect

Best of British, Shopping, Travel tips

The best British souvenirs and gifts to buy at Heathrow

Airlines and routes

Fly direct from Heathrow to Saudi Arabia

Blog, Entertainment, Travel tips

Easter travel tips

Airlines and routes

New routes for 2025

Best of British, Food and drink

The Macallan Boutique at Heathrow

Experience

The Windsor by Heathrow

Airlines and routes

New direct route to Ottawa with Air Canada

Food and drink, Occasion, Shopping

Heathrow’s best spots for Valentine’s treats

Chinese lanterns

Entertainment, Occasion

What's on for Lunar New Year

Airlines and routes

Your Heathrow guide to unforgettable North America destinations

Airlines and routes, Blog

Sun, samba, and spectacular adventures

Shopping

Heathrow’s best-kept holiday shopping secrets

Airlines and routes

New routes and more flights this winter

Airlines and routes

Get whisked away to some wonderful winter sun

Airlines and routes

Bop around beautiful Bengaluru

Best of British, Food and drink, Shopping

The Dalmore dazzles at Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Hong Kong is a hotspot for stopovers

Experience, Food and drink

Grand opening of The Vinery at Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Go on a whirlwind trip on the West Coast

Connections

Connections guide

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Feel on top of the world in Orlando

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Dashing Doha

At the airport, Behind the scenes

Inside the Control Tower

Airlines and routes

Have a tremendous time in Tromsø

Experience, Personal Shopper, Shopping, Shops, Travel tips

Hidden Gems - Personal Shopper

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Dip your toe into delightful Detroit

Airport faciliites, Travel tips

Top tips for travelling with kids

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Sunny spots to reach swiftly this summer

Airlines and routes

Discover Germany, hosts of Euro 2024

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Celebrating Pride around the world

Blog, Travel tips

Top 5 things to do in Azerbaijan

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Bask in the beauty of Brussels

Airlines and routes

Explore awesome attractions in Athens

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

13 things to do in Salt Lake City

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

New routes coming this summer

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Vueling makes its return to Heathrow

At the airport, Occasion

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr around the world

Airlines and routes

Sensational Singapore

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Tropical, tantalising Thailand

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Explore enchanting Egypt

Airlines and routes, Blog, Travel tips

St Patrick's Day in idyllic Ireland

Airlines and routes

Take a trip to terrific Taipei

Blog, Travel tips

A day in amazing Amsterdam

Airlines and routes

Feel the buzz of Bahrain

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Sun it up in sizzling Saudi Arabia

Airlines and routes, Blog

Pancake Day traditions around the world

At the airport, Entertainment, Food and drink

Live it up in London this Lunar New Year

Airlines and routes

Discover China in these charming cities

Airlines and routes, Blog

The best of Bergen

Airlines and routes

Deep dive into the dazzling Down Under

At the airport, Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes – Inside Terminal 1

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Marvellous Mumbai

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

3 reasons to visit dazzling Vietnam

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Explore this glorious Greek Island

Airlines and routes

Hottest highlights of North America

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Exquisite European spots for winter sun

Blog

Passenger stories: festive edition!

At the airport, Blog

Festive feels and fun at Heathrow

Experience, Shopping

Dior dazzles at Heathrow

Airlines and routes

Discover the wonders of Kazakhstan

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

St Andrew’s Day rituals around the world

Airlines and routes

Saddle up for Seattle

Airlines and routes, Blog

The Three Kings of the Middle East

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Deep dive into dazzling Dubai

Blog, Travel tips

Halloween traditions around the world

Beauty and fragrance, Best of British, Shopping

Candles and Oud comes to Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment

High life in Kuala Lumpur

Travel tips

Handy Heathrow hacks

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Get ready for Riga

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Say oh yeah to Oktoberfest!

Airlines and routes

The best carnivals in the world

Food and drink, Shopping

Nyetimber makes its grand entrance

Airlines and routes

Shanghai is China’s shimmering city

Airlines and routes

Live it up in LA

Airlines and routes

Slide into some fun at these ski resorts

Airlines and routes

Fall in love with Lima

Airlines and routes

7 best countries to visit with kids

Airlines and routes

Colombo is full of character

Airport faciliites, Travel tips

Breeze through Heathrow this summer

Airport faciliites, Travel tips

Lounge around in style

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Banff will take your breath away

Airlines and routes

Bustling Boston

Airlines and routes

Roam around Riyadh

Airlines and routes

Best things to do in Beijing

Feeling Proud at Heathrow

Blog, People

Feeling Proud at Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Amazing Africa will leave you in awe

Airlines and routes

This Irish gem will Knock your socks off

Airlines and routes

Delve into delightful Derry

Airlines and routes

Incredible Istanbul

Airlines and routes, Travel tips

Cappadocia will capture your heart

Airlines and routes, Blog

Discovering quaint Qingdao

Airlines and routes

The best things to do in Buenos Aires

Beauty and fragrance, Shopping, Sustainability

Fabulous fragrances fit for Royalty

Airlines and routes, Blog

We’re fallin’ for Florence

Airlines and routes

Terrific Tel Aviv

Shopping

Magnificent Moncler comes to T3

At the airport, Travel guides, Travel tips

Happy 25th birthday HEx!

At the airport, Travel tips

Egg-citing Easter fun at Heathrow

Blog, Entertainment, Travel tips

Top tips for travelling over Easter

Airlines and routes, Airport locations, Blog

The key spots that call Heathrow home

International Women’s Day at Heathrow

Blog, People

International Women’s Day at Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Extraordinary European hotels to stay in

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Cyprus

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Split

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Crete

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Remarkable Rwanda

Blog, Shopping, Sustainability

A brilliantly British opening at Terminal 5

Blog, Shopping, Sustainability

Let your love go sky high at Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Everything's epic in Ethiopia

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

We’re trippin’ over Turks and Caicos

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Melt into the magic of the Maldives

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

5 reasons you must visit South Korea

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Welcome to Cincinnati, "The Queen City"

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Dubai

Airlines and routes, Blog

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Rome

Airlines and routes, Blog

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Madrid

Airlines and routes, Blog

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Lisbon

Airlines and routes, Blog

Spring holidays from Heathrow: Marrakech

Blog, Shopping, Sustainability

World's best macarons, now at Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Is anywhere cooler than Amsterdam?

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Behold, the brilliance of Boston!

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

The moreish magic of Mauritius

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Where to ski in 2023, all via Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Beating the winter blues via Heathrow

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

Pretty cities: Vienna, Dublin & Munich

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

New routes to irresistible India

Blog, Shopping, Sustainability

Celebrating PATRÓN tequila in T5

Airlines and routes, Blog, Entertainment, Food and drink, Shopping

You can't go wrong in Hong Kong