Terminal Drop-Off Charge

From 1 November 2021, a £5 charge will apply for vehicles dropping off passengers at the designated drop-off zones, located directly outside the terminals. Discounts and exemptions will apply. Free drop-off will be available at the Long Stay car parks.

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Changes to entering the UK using EU ID cards

From 1 October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will need to use a valid passport to travel to the UK. ID cards will no longer be accepted as a valid travel document to enter the UK, though some exemptions will apply. 

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    Heathrow Long Stay Parking

    Heathrow Long Stay Parking is great if you're going away for a couple of days or more. And it's perfect for holidays or longer trips too.

    What is long stay parking?

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    You’re in control, park your car and keep your keys. 

    Our best value for money parking choice for passengers that prefer to stay in control, simply drive-in, park your car yourself and board our regular shuttle buses to/from the Terminals.

    Shuttle buses are frequent, operating throughout the day aligned to the day’s flight schedules. Located around the airfield perimeter the journey times are short, delivering a prompt and reliable service.

    Why choose Heathrow Long Stay parking?

    • CCTV and security patrols

      Our car parks are designed to keep you and your vehicle safe.

    • Convenient transfers

      Shuttle buses run every 10 - 15 minutes to the terminal doors.

    • Best prices

      Book in advance for our cheapest prices and you won't find our parking cheaper anywhere else

    Book Heathrow Long Stay Parking for your trip, or simply drive up to any Heathrow long term car park when you arrive at the airport.

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    Frequently asked questions

    You'll find the Long Stay Car Park for Terminals 2 and 3 on the Eastern Perimeter Road. Find it by satnav – latitude: +51.47676 longitude: -0.42088.

    Terminal 4's Long Stay Car Park is just off the Southern Perimeter Road. Find it by satnav – latitude: +51.45533 longitude: -0.44848.

    The Long Stay Car Park for Terminal 5 is on the Northern Perimeter Road next to Business Parking (Terminals 2 and 3). Satnav coordinates for this car park are latitude: +51.47986 longitude: -0.46902.

    Book Heathrow Long Stay Parking for your trip, or simply drive up to any Heathrow long term car park.

    At the entry barrier your registration will be recognised. A ticket will be printed showing your registration and Booking Reference, once the barrier opens you may proceed to the zone indicated. 

    Use the intercom points at the bus stops to request a pick-up. 

    Catch a shuttle bus to the airport - they run every 15 minutes to each terminal, and the transfer takes as little as 5 minutes. 

      Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4 Terminal 5
    Average time to terminal 10 minutes 18 minutes 5 minutes 7 minutes

    Upon your return from your travels, head to Bus Stop 21 outside the terminal on the ground floor of the Arrivals Forecourt. Tell the driver which zone you have parked in. During out of hours periods (23:30 - 04:00) you may need to call to request a transfer on 020 8745 6261. 

    At the car park proceed to exit, the registration will be recognised opening the barrier. You may need to have your book reference details available in case additional assistance is required. 

    How much is long stay parking at Heathrow?

    Duration Off Peak dates Peak dates*
    0 - 29 mins Free Free
    30 mins - 1 hr 59 mins £8 £8
    First day £33.30 £38.20
    Additional 24 hour periods  £26.80 £30.50

    *Applicable on these dates in 2021: 13 - 21 February 2021, 1 - 18 April 2021, 29 May -  6 June 2021, 24 July - 31 August 2021, 23 - 31 October 2021, 18 December 2021 - 3 January 2022.

    Pick-up and drop-off

    Members of the public can use the Long Stay car park for 30 minutes free of charge. Re-entry to Heathrow Long Stay parking is prohibited within 24 hours. This facility is not available to private hire and trade vehicles. Upon exit, the barriers will read your ticket or registration number. 

    Private hire and trade vehicles should use the Authorised Vehicle Area (AVA). This is a dedicated area for private hire vehicles where you can wait for passengers prior to picking up from a short stay car park and meeting at an agreed location within the terminal.