Travelling through Heathrow

As always, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to the airport and we’re working hard to make sure your trip runs as smoothly as possible. To help with this process, please be aware of the following:

 

Consider your arrival times

Allow 3 hours to check-in before your flight and make sure all your travel documents are up-to-date. Please do not turn up significantly early for your flight though, as this can cause unnecessary congestion in the airport.

 

Terminal Drop-Off Charge

A £5 charge applies to vehicles dropping off passengers at the designated drop-off zones, located directly outside the terminals. Discounts and exemptions apply. Free drop-off is available at our Long Stay car parks.

 

Terminal 4 airline moves

Terminal 4 has re-opened and up to 30 airlines are moving there during the summer. You should always keep in touch with your airline to confirm which terminal your flight departs from before travelling to the airport. 

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    Airline Moves

    Terminal 4 has re-opened and up to 30 airlines are moving there during the summer. You should always keep in touch with your airline to confirm which terminal your flight departs from before travelling to the airport. 

    In the meantime we have created a handy table which shows which airlines are moving and on what date:

    Start date Airlines
    Move complete (14 June)
    • Qatar Airways (QR)
    Move complete (16 June)
    • Kenya Airways (KQ)
    • Royal Brunei Airlines (BI)
    • Korean Air (KE)
    Move complete (22 June) 
    • Air Astana (KC)
    • Air Malta (KM)
    • Azerbaijan Airlines (J2)
    • El Al (LY)
    • Ethiad (EY)
    • ITA (AZ)
    • Kuwait Airways (KU)
    • Malaysian Airlines (MH)
    • Oman Air (WY)
    • Royal Air Maroc (AT)
    • Uzbekistan Airways (HY)
    • Vietnam Airlines (VN)
    Move complete (29 June)
    • Air Serbia (JU)
    1 July
    • Gulf Air (GF)
    To be confirmed
    • Air Algerie (AH)
    • Air Mauritius (MK)
    • Arkia (IZ)
    • Bulgaria Air (FB)
    • Israir (6H)
    • Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV)
    • TAROM (RO)
    • Tunisair (TU)
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    Five tips to stay ahead of the game

    At peak times there will inevitably be more activity in the airport than usual. To keep your journey through Heathrow as seamless as possible, consider the following advice…

    1. Check travel and testing requirements

      Always double-check travel and testing requirements to and from your chosen destination before you leave for the airport. Heathrow offers a range of COVID-19 testing options should you need to book any tests before you travel.

    2. Download the Heathrow app

      The Heathrow app is your ideal travel companion. You can reserve parking, view maps of the terminal, pre-order food and receive live flight updates from wherever you are, all at the touch of a button.

    3. Keep all travel essentials handy

      Make sure your tickets and boarding pass, travel insurance, driving licence, currency and credit cards are safe but easily accessible. It’s also mindful to carry a charger for your smartphone and have your airline’s information at the ready.

    4. Remove liquids

      Remember, you can only take liquids in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100ml on the plane. Each item should be removed from hand luggage and placed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger.

    5. Get set for security

      Before reaching security, it’s a good idea to remove your laptop, tablet or similar electronic device from your hand luggage to be inspected separately. Coats, jackets and belts should also be removed. 

    A £5 charge applies to vehicles dropping off passengers at the designated drop-off zones, located directly outside the terminals. Discounts and exemptions apply. Free drop-off is available at our Long Stay car parks.

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