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Very convenient for the airport. No waiting time at all for the bus. Efficient and courteous staff. Fantastic service. Thanks.Mr Straughan 07 Feb, 2012
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- Baggage & security
- Directions
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- Heathrow airport contacts
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- In and around Heathrow
Important: Extra security for passengers flying to the US
Heathrow airport
Everything you need to know about Heathrow airport
Heathrow is the world's busiest international airport and is considered the hub of the air travel world. It serves more than 180 destinations and is still growing - terminal 5 opened in 2008, and a third runway is planned.
Facilities at Heathrow airport - shopping, food and drink
Facilities include shops, restaurants, bars, a beauty salon in terminal 5, exclusive lounges, cash machines, bureaux de change, internet access points, games arcades, baby changing rooms, and a postbox in terminal 4.
Getting to Heathrow airport
Heathrow airport is 15 miles west of central London and is easily accessible from junction 4 of the M4 and junctions 14 and 15 of the M25.
For directions visit our Heathrow airport directions page.
If you are using a satnav, use these postcodes: terminal 1, TW6 1AP; terminal 3, TW6 1QG; terminal 4, TW6 3XA; terminal 5, TW6 2GA.
Parking at Heathrow airport
Parking at Heathrow could cost you more than your flight if you don't book it in advance. We can save you up to 60 per cent if you book with us.
We offer more than 20 parking packages at Heathrow, with on-airport, off-airport and Meet and Greet options at all four terminals. Whatever your priorities, we'll have something to suit you. Visit our Heathrow airport parking page to have a look at the options.
Heathrow by rail and coach
You can get to terminals 1, 3 and 5 on the Heathrow Express train, which takes 15 minutes from London Paddington, and terminals 1, 3 and 4 on the Heathrow Connect train, which takes just under half an hour.
National Express coaches serve all five terminals - and we can save you money if you book an airport hotel with us. Visit our Heathrow airport by coach page.
Hand luggage restrictions at Heathrow airport
- •Only one piece of hand luggage with most airlines
- •Maximum size for most airlines: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
- •You can take a handbag as well as your hand luggage
- •Liquids are permitted in containers of up to 100ml
- •They must fit into one transparent resealable bag no bigger than 20cm x 20cm
- •Anything bought after security is allowed on the plane
For more information about security at the airport and the rules concerning luggage, visit our Heathrow airport baggage and security page.
Heathrow airport news
Low prices for Heathrow Parking
We have some excellent deals on Heathrow airport parking, starting from just £61.00 for 8 days.
Heathrow airport disruption | allow extra time to park on Saturday 31st May
Thousands of people expected to take part in a rally tomorrow [31st May] to demonstrate against the expansion of Heathrow.
Virgin Atlantic doubles flights to Hong Kong
Virgin Atlantic has recently announced that it will double its daily service to Hong Kong from once to twice daily. As one of the world's leaders in long-haul flights, Virgin will be creating an additional 100 cabin crew jobs.