Heathrow Airport LHREGLL

Heathrow (LHR) is London’s primary long-haul gateway and one of Europe’s most important hub airports. British Airways is the dominant hub carrier, especially at Terminal 5, while Virgin Atlantic has a major presence at Terminal 3; the airport also handles Star Alliance, oneworld, SkyTeam, Gulf, Asian and North American long-haul services plus selected UK and European feeder routes. For frequent flyers, the key is terminal discipline: Terminal 2 is broadly the Star Alliance terminal; Terminal 3 is the mixed premium long-haul terminal with Virgin Atlantic, many oneworld carriers and several major non-alliance airlines; Terminal 4 is used by many SkyTeam and non-alliance long-haul carriers; Terminal 5 is the British Airways stronghold, with some BA/partner exceptions. Always check your specific flight, because Heathrow terminal assignments can vary by airline and route.

Timezone: Europe/London

Nonstop from here

Carrier network (who flies) — not availability or price; tap an airport for its awards.

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.heathrow.com/

General

0344 335 1801

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

EGLL

Elevation

83 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

12799 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Heathrow Express → London Paddington · 15 min · Trains depart every 15 minutes.
• Elizabeth line → Central London stations including Paddington, Bond Street, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Tottenham Court Road and Stratford · under 40 min · Contactless or Oyster accepted.
• London Underground Piccadilly line → Central London, including King's Cross St Pancras, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus · under 1 hour · Direct route to all Heathrow terminals.

Bus / coach

National coach services run to towns and cities across the UK; local buses serve Heathrow and some routes operate 24 hours.

Taxi

London black taxis stop at ranks outside each Heathrow terminal; Heathrow also lists approved private-hire/minicab providers.

Train / metro

Heathrow Express to Paddington, Elizabeth line to central London, and London Underground Piccadilly line serve Heathrow.

Rideshare

Heathrow's official guidance refers to private-hire cars/minicabs and passenger pick-up areas; app-specific rideshare details were not verified.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport