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LHR · London Heathrow Airport

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Heathrow is the UK's largest airport and its main long-haul hub. Short-haul European routes are dominated by full-service airlines, which can be competitive for city breaks when hold luggage is included.

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LHR
London Heathrow Airport
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About London Heathrow Airport

Getting to the airport

By train
The Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and Piccadilly line connect the airport with central London.
By bus
Coach services run from the Central Bus Station to towns across the UK.
By car
Heathrow is near junction 14 of the M25 and the M4.

Parking at LHR

Park smarter, leave calmer.

Short stay
Short-stay car parks are next to each terminal.
Long stay
Long-stay car parks connect to terminals by bus or pod.
Meet & greet
Meet-and-greet services are available at each terminal.
  • Check your terminal carefully; Heathrow terminals are far apart.

More ideas

More ideas from London

Destinations to research — check the flight search tool for current routes and schedules.

Amsterdam canal houses and bicycles on a bridge
1h 15m

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Canal-side gabled houses, world-class art and cycling between cosy brown cafés.

April–MaySeptemberDecember
Barcelona rooftops at sunset with the Sagrada Família on the skyline
2h 15m

Spain

Barcelona

Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches and late-night tapas in one of Europe’s most energetic cities.

April–JuneSeptember–October

Previously found from £29

One way LON–BCN, observed today

Hungarian Parliament building reflected in the Danube at dusk
2h 30m

Hungary

Budapest

Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.

April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember
Kraków Main Market Square with St Mary’s Basilica
2h 30m

Poland

Kraków

A beautifully preserved medieval old town, cosy cellar bars and outstanding value.

May–SeptemberDecember
A yellow Lisbon tram climbing a hillside street in Alfama
2h 45m

Portugal

Lisbon

Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.

March–JuneSeptember–October
Málaga harbour and cathedral viewed from the Gibralfaro
2h 45m

Spain

Málaga

Year-round sunshine, Picasso’s birthplace and a lively Costa del Sol city beach.

October–MayWinter sun

FAQ

London airport FAQs

  • Heathrow suits travellers who prefer full-service airlines or need connections, but low-cost options are more limited than at Gatwick or Stansted.

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