London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport
234 Bath Road
Hayes, Middlesex
UB3 5AP

Airport Code: LHR

Telephone: 0044 (0)87 000 00 123

London Heathrow Airport is the busiest international airport in the world, with more than 90 airlines flying to over 170 international destinations. In 2006 over 67.3 million passengers passed through its terminals.

London Heathrow Airport has five main terminals: three are connected by walkways, with Terminals 4 & 5 accessible via an express train service. We provide information on the new Terminal 5 which will enable Heathrow to handle up to 90 million passengers.

Heathrow Airport is 21 kms west of central London next to junction 4a of the M4 motorway or junction 14 of the M25.

There is an excellent choice of more than 8 car hire companies at the airport.  All have desks in terminals 1 to 4.  You will need to take the shuttle bus to collect your car and drop off on the return.  Guy Salmon  have hire cars operating out of terminal 1 For information and contact details of London Heathrow Airport Car Hire Companies click on the link.

You can get to and from London Heathrow Airport by a variety of methods including Private London Heathrow Airport Transfers. With a Private Transfer you would be met in the arrivals hall by your own driver who will then take you on to your chosen destination.

For details of all the four arrivals areas and live flight arrival information check our guide to London Heathrow Airport Arrivals

All four terminals offer express check in and on line check in.  There is a good range of shops, restaurants and bars both before and after security and a very good choice of executive lounges. For full details of all the four departures areas and live flight departures information check our guide to London Heathrow Airport Departures

Because Heathrow is such a large international airport we provide information on the individual terminals. Click on the links for more details on Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 - Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 - Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 - Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 - Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

You can fly to most European cities from London Heathrow. Check out our London Heathrow Airport flights for details on airlines and holiday companies, where they fly to and their contact details.

You will find a taxi rank outside each of the arrivals at all the terminals.  They are operated and licensed by Transport for London and there are taxi information desks in all terminals. For full details and telephone numbers for all London Heathrow terminals check our information page on London Heathrow Taxis.   You will also find on this page details for chauffeur, executive and limousine hire.

As you would expect from the largest UK airport the bus and coach services at London Heathrow are very good.  The Central Bus Station at the airport is just a few minutes walk from Terminals 1, 2 and 3. For details on routes and timetables visit our guide to London Heathrow Buses and guide to London Heathrow Coaches

There are excellent connections between the airport and central London (Paddington Station) via the rail network including the underground.  For full details on the network connections, operators and train timetables check out our information on London Heathrow Airport Trains

There are plenty of parking options at Heathrow Airport servicing all terminals including Long Stay, Business Parking, Short Stay Parking, Valet Parking, British Airways Express Parking, Terminal 5 Parking options (from March 2008) and Disabled Parking. Our guide to car parking at London Heathrow Airport gives you full details on the various options as well as the tariffs.

London Heathrow Airport has plenty of shops to choose from. There are most items you would need for your journey and holiday. Click here to find out more about London Heathrow Airport shops.

There are a wide range of places to eat and drink in the airport, from snacks and burgers to something more substantial and upmarket. Our guide to bars and restaurants at London Heathrow Airport gives you full details on what's available.

For more details on missing luggage and lost property, as well as luggage storage facilities at London Heathrow Airport visit our luggage information guide.

For full details on the weather at London Heathrow Airport and the surrounding area, as well as a 5 and 10 day forecast click on this link

Read our information section for details on resources for children, disabled facilities, internet access, First Aid centres, pet travel and where you can change your money in each terminal at London Heathrow Airport.