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LHR - London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
The official meeting point at Heathrow Terminal 3 is the seated area in the arrivals hall which is clearly signed. Terminal 3 Arrivals is on the ground floor, in a separate building from departures.
Terminal 3 does not have a dedicated spectators' viewing area and the best views of the runways from Terminal 3 are at the gate seating areas and walkways.
There are seven baby change areas alongside toilets in Terminal 3, three before security control and four after – just look for signs with this symbol.
To keep the children entertained you can pick up free colouring packs with crayons and a colouring book, from the BAA information desks in the arrival and departure areas.
WH Smith and World News stock a wide range of magazines, comics and puzzle books to keep children entertained in the departure lounge and in the air.
The Jetterz Kids Club lounge is a fully supervised area for 5-14 year olds located after security control in Terminal 3 departures. It is equipped with TV, DVD player, reading material, toys, games and computer games.
Opening times are 08:00 to 19:00 and the cost per child is £15.00 for the first two hours (add £10.00 for more than two hours). For further information please call +44 (0)7767 368 600.
Arrivals at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
Terminal 3 arrivals area is in a separate building to the departures area and is located on the ground floor. There are some European flights arriving at this terminal but it is the main terminal for long haul flights.
Terminal 1 and 2 are in the same building. Terminal 3 is also easy to reach by foot from terminals 1 and 2.
However, if you are transfer to or from terminal 4 to the other 3 terminals you will have to use the Heathrow Express Train which is free and takes around 8 minutes to travel to the other terminals.
Departures at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
There are a few European flights leaving from Terminal 3 but it is the main hub for Long haul flights. Check in at ground floor level.
Remember to allow plenty of time to check in as there will probably be long queues, particularly during busy periods such as summer holidays and Bank Holidays.
The general rule for checking in is:
UK and Ireland flights, check in 90 minutes prior to departure
European flights, check in 2 hours prior to departure
Long haul destinations, including El Al passengers, check in 3 hours prior to departure.
Boarding is normally 45 minutes before your flight. Remember to keep checking the monitors telling you to go to your gate, as there are no announcements at the airport.
Shopping in Terminal 3
There are plenty of places to do some last minute shopping for your holiday, purchase some books or magazines for your journey or buy some duty free goods at all four of the Heathrow terminals.
Listed below are all the retail outlets at Heathrow Airport Terminal 3, their location and opening hours.
| OUTLET | LOCATION | DETAILS |
Accessorize |
Before Security |
Fashion accessories |
Bally |
After Security |
Shoes, handbags etc. |
Best of the Best Supercars |
After Security |
Enter a Competition to win a high performance car |
The Body Shop |
Before Security |
Skincare, cosmetics etc. |
Books etc. |
After Security |
Wide range of books, including children's |
Boots x 3 shops |
Before Security
Arrivals
After Security |
Travel essentials, cosmetics etc Open 06.00 to 21.30 Open 06.00 to 22.00 |
Bulgari |
After Security |
Italian Jewellery |
Burberry |
After Security |
Men and women's fashion |
Cartier |
After Security |
Luxury jewellery |
Caviar House |
After Security |
Caviar, foie gras etc. |
Chanel |
After Security |
Perfumes etc. |
Chocolate Box |
After Security |
Chocolates and gifts |
Christian Dior |
After Security |
Designer wear. Also for children |
The Cigar House |
After Security |
Cigars, pipes and accessories |
Clinton Cards |
Before Security |
Gifts and cards |
David Clulow |
After Security |
Designer glasses |
Dixon's |
After Security |
Tax free digital cameras etc |
Ermenegildo Zegna |
After Security |
Elegant men's clothing |
Glorious Britain x 3 shops |
After Security
After Security
Before Security |
Traditional British gifts Open 06.00 to 22.00 Open 06.00 to 21.00 |
Gucci |
After Security |
Open 06.30 to 22.00 |
HMV |
After Security |
CD's DVD's etc |
Hamleys |
After Security |
The famous toy store |
Hargreaves Sports |
Before Security |
Beach and sports wear |
Harrods |
After Security |
The famous store |
Hermes |
After Security |
Leather accessories, silk scarves etc |
Impulse |
Before Security |
CD's DVD's |
Jo Malone |
After Security |
Bath oils, body lotions etc. |
Kurt Geiger |
After Security |
Luxury shoes |
Mac |
After Security |
Cosmetics and skin care |
Manicure Express |
After Security |
Express manicure 15 minutes |
Mappin & Webb |
After Security |
Jewellery |
Marks & Spencer |
Arrivals
Before Security |
Ready meals, sandwiches and quality food as above |
Mont Blanc |
After Security |
Pens, pencils etc |
Nike |
After Security |
Sports and leisure wear |
Paul Smith |
After Security |
Men's designer fashion wear |
Reiss |
Before Security |
Stylish clothes |
Rolling Luggage |
Before Security |
Luggage and accessories |
Salvatore Ferragamo |
After Security |
Shoes, handbags, ties and scarves |
Smythson of Bond Street |
After Security |
Stationery, diaries etc |
Spectrum Interactive |
After Security |
Fixed terminals for internet and emails |
Sunglass Hut |
After Security |
Designer sunglasses |
Swatch |
After Security |
Wide range of watches |
Taste of Britain |
After Security |
Clotted cream, jellied eels etc. |
Thomas Pink |
After Security |
Luxury shirts |
Thorntons |
Before Security |
Chocolates and toffees |
Tie Rack x 2 shops |
Before Security After Security |
Silk scarves, ties etc. Silk scarves, ties etc, plus luggage and accessories |
Tod's |
After Security |
Stylish shoes |
Versace |
After Security |
Luxury clothing and accessories, including make up and perfume |
Voyager |
Before Security |
Video games and fruit machines |
WHSmith Stationery |
Before Security |
A wide range of stationery products |
World Duty Free |
After Security |
Tax free spirits, tobacco, cosmetics etc |
World News |
After Security |
Newspapers, magazines, books and snacks |
World of Whiskies |
Before Security |
Good range of whiskies and cigars |
Bars, Restaurants & Cafes in Terminal 3
As you would expect of a large international airport like Heathrow, there are plenty of places offering you a great choice of where to get something to eat and drink, either before you check in or when you are waiting in the departures lounge.
Listed below are all the various options, together with details of where they are located in Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 and the opening hours.
| OUTLET | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
AMT Coffee |
Before Security |
Coffees, muffins, juices etc. |
Bagel Street |
Before Security |
Bagels and sandwiches |
Costa |
Before Security |
Coffees, teas, hot and cold snacks |
Franklins of Boston |
Before Security |
Coffee, sandwiches and snacks |
Garfunkel's |
Before Security |
Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Krispy Kreme |
Before Security |
Doughnuts |
Marks & Spencer |
Before Security |
Food, wine, ready meals and sandwiches |
Ponti's |
Before Security |
Italian food, full meals or snacks |
Pret a Manger |
Before Security |
Coffees, teas, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more |
The Three Bells |
Before Security |
Pub with traditional pub food |
