Heathrow Short Stay Parking Terminal 2

What is Short Stay Parking Terminal 2?

The Terminal 2 Short Stay car park is the closest parking to Terminal 2, located just a short distance from the terminal doors, perfect for passengers looking for maximum convenience.

The Short Stay car park is also ideal for making hassle-free pick-ups or drop-offs at Terminal 2. Anyone using the car park this way should drive into the car park and pay at one of our on-foot machines on departure.

To get the best rates for longer stays, we recommend pre-booking your Heathrow Short Stay Parking Terminal 2 in advance, which can be done up to two-hours prior to your arrival.

We advise using the ‘Get a parking quote’ widget at the top of the page to pre-book and save money. All you must do is enter the date and time of when you want to arrive at the airport and the date and time of when you will depart, then “Get a quote”.

How to get to Terminal 2 Short Stay Parking

Car park address

Heathrow Terminal 2 Short Stay, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 1EW.

Google Map location

• Terminal 2 Short Stay

Directions from the M4

Exit at Junction 4, taking the M4 Spur: (Southbound) to Terminals 2 & 3 and follow signs for Short Stay car parks. Keep right on the M4 Spur: Lane 3 for remaining 1.5 miles. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead in the right-hand lane passing into the main tunnel towards the Central Terminal Area for Terminals 1, 2 & 3. Exiting the tunnel, keep right past the Central Bus Station, joining the final approaches to Terminal 2 on Cosmopolitan Way. Again, keep right as the road to Terminal 2 will move away from the building, before turning back as the road ramps up to Terminal 2 Departures & the Short Stay 2 car park on Constellation Way. On the rising ramp, continue to keep right as the ramp will lead directly into the Short Stay car park on Level 4, offering 6-lane entry barriers. Variable messaging will provide accurate information to space counts available on each level, with green beacons located above each parking bay indicating the spaces available.

Directions from the M25

Exit at Junction 14, follow the signs for Terminals 2 & 3 all the way round the Western Perimeter Road. Go through the main tunnel to the Central Terminal Area for Terminals 1, 2 & 3. Exiting the tunnel, keep right past the Central Bus Station, joining the final approaches to Terminal 2 on Cosmopolitan Way. Keep right as the road to Terminal 2 will move away from the building, before turning back as the road ramps up to Terminal 2 Departures & the Short Stay 2 car park on Constellation Way. On the rising ramp, continue to keep right as the ramp will lead directly into the Short Stay car park on Level 4, offering 6-lane entry barriers. Variable messaging will provide accurate information to space counts available on each level, with green beacons located above each parking bay indicating the spaces available.

How parking works 

When you arrive, just drive up to the barrier. Your number plate will be read and a ticket showing your booking reference will be issued automatically. If a ticket is not issued automatically, simply press the button.

Parking is available on all levels. Once safely parked, make a note of the level and row of your space before leaving the vehicle. Please note: Parking in the Fast Track Zone on Level 1 will be subject to additional charges.

To exit the car park, just insert your ticket at the exit barrier, which will open automatically. In the event of any problems with the ticket – at any payment machine or at the exit – press the intercom button for assistance.

How much is Short Stay Parking at Terminal 2?

Do I need to book?

If you are flying from Terminal 2 or planning on parking for a longer period, we recommend that you pre-book your Short Stay parking in advance in order to get the best price and guarantee your space during busier periods.

For anyone that is picking-up or dropping-off at the airport, we advise you to pay for your parking at our on-foot machines when you are leaving, as pre-booking for stays less than 24-hours in duration is not available online. 

How can I book Short Stay Parking?

We recommend using the ‘Get a parking quote’ widget at the top of the page to pre-book and save money.

Just enter the date and time of when you want to arrive at Heathrow and the date and time of when you will depart the airport.

Our flexible cancellation policy allows you to cancel up to two hours before you arrive for free. 

Your other option is to simply turn up on the day.

How long can I stay in Terminal 2 Short Stay Parking?

For anyone who books in advance, the maximum length of stay at Heathrow Short Stay Parking Terminal 2 is 99 days.

If you just turn up on the day without pre-booking, you can stay as long as you like, you’ll just continue to pay the drive-up daily tariff. 

Overheight vehicle tariffs 

Customers may park vehicles up to 3 meters high in the designated overheight area on the ground floor of Short Stay Car Park 2. There is a minimum charge of £17.40 for up to two hours.

Terminal 2 fast track/overheight tariffs

Can I charge my electric vehicle in Heathrow Short Stay Parking?

Heathrow doesn’t currently provide EV charging facilities in the Short Stay car parks. With this in mind, we recommend that all customers driving electric vehicles to the airport charge them adequately before arrival.

Local charging stations with fast and rapid-charging facilities can be found here.