Heathrow airport is located 15 miles west of London, the airport has excellent public transport links from central London and all over the rest of the country. Heatrow airport began its life as a small grass airfield that was privately owned. Then in 1946 the Ministry of Civil Aviation took over and the tented terminal was soon replaced, and by 1947 three new runways had been completed. Today Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport and handles a staggering 64 million passengers per year, and flies to over 170 worldwide destiantions.
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Address:
Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 1JHX
Destinations:
Destinations
Heathrow Airport is the UK's busiest airport and serves 90 different airlines to approximately 170 locations worldwide. Find more detailed information about destinations here book now .
How to reach-Car:
Getting there by Car
London Heathrow is 15 miles west of London, on the M4 motorway, near the M25 interchange. All Terminals and appropriate motorway exits are signposted. Terminals 1, 2 & 3 are located in the centre of Heathrow and can be reached via the following motorways
M4 Junction 4 M25 Junction 15 A4 (local road)
Terminal 4 is on the south side of Heathrow and can be reached via the following motorways
M4 Junction 3 M25 Junction 14 A30 (local road)
How to reach-Taxi:
Getting there by Taxi
There is no need to pre-book a taxi, simply go to the taxi rank on each of the terminal forecourts. At Terminal 1 the taxi will leave the rank and U-turn into the inner forecourt so that passengers can be loaded safely from the correct side
How to reach-Bus:
Getting there by Bus
Most coach services operate from the central bus station, which can be reached by the subways linking Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The central bus station is well signed posted from all terminals and is located next to the London Underground station for Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
The travel centre at the central bus station provides full details of all services. An information directory board directs you to the appropriate stop. Terminal 3 has an additional bus station by the arrivals forecourt and Terminal 4 is served directly by several operators. Contact Traveline for more information.
How to reach-Train:
Getting there by Train
Heathrow Express is the revolutionary, non-stop train service between Heathrow Airport and Paddington station in the heart of London. It's just 15 minutes to and from Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and five minutes more to and from Terminal 4. Convenient and reliable, trains depart every 15 minutes from 05:00 to 23:50, 365 days a year. Contact Heathrow Express to check availability and book tickets
There is a Railair service operating to and from London Heathrow Airport providing links to stations in Feltham, Reading, Woking and Watford Junction. Rail information and ticket desks are in the arrivals areas of all four terminals and National Rail can provide more details.
Heathrow has two stations on London Underground's Piccadilly Line, one station for Terminals 1, 2 & 3 and one for Terminal 4. The average journey time to central London is about 50 - 60 minutes. Tubes run every five minutes at peak times and every nine minutes at off-peak times and weekends.Full details of timetables and fares are available from London Transport.
Facilities:
Eating
There is a huge choice of places to get food and drink at Heathrow's 4 terminals from coffee cafes, to sandwich bars, to pizza restaurants, fast food and pubs.
Some names include: Costa, Café Nero, Burger King, O'Neill's, TGI Fridays, Chez Gerard, Pizza Express, J D Weatherspoon, Garfunkels and Pret a Mange
Services:
Services
Bureaux de Change - throughout all terminals
Cash Dispensers - throughout all terminals
Information Desk - in each terminal, arrivals and departures.
Left Luggage - in all terminals
Luggage Trolleys -available in all terminals.
Pay Phones - throughout all terminals, some with fax facility.
Postal Services - available throughout, post office in terminals 2 and 4.
Smoking Area - designated areas throughout all terminals
Toilets With baby care, showers and disabled facilities - available throughout all terminals
Car Hire - major companies represented throughout terminals
Hotel Reservations - desks throughout terminals
Trains - Heathrow Express and Underground signposted clearly throughout
Taxi - at taxi rank at each terminal
Executive Lounges - terminals 1, 2 and 3
Travelex Business Centre - located between terminals 1 and 2
Shopping:
Shopping
Numerous shops throughout each terminal including newsagents, music, books, health and beauty, gifts, accessories and Duty Free.
Some names include: W H Smiths, Virgin, Tie Rack, Sock Shop, Boots, Clarks, Dixons, Body Shop, Sunglasses Hut, Accessorize, Harrods, Hamleys and many designer outlets
Disabled:
Disabled
All Terminals Offer
Ramps
Wider access pathways
Telephones at a height accessible to wheelchair users
Disabled toilet facilities
Reserved seating for disabled people in check-in areas
For general advice and information regarding the special needs facilities at Heathrow Airport telephone the Special Needs advice line.
Travel-Care is an independent agency offering assistance to anyone at London Heathrow Airport who has a problem. Travel-Care can be found in the Queens Building inbetween Terminals 1 and 2. Open from Monday to Friday from 09.00 - 17.00 and closed Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Children:
Children
Specially equipped rooms for baby changing and feeding
The Heathrow Visitor Centre can be entertaining for children, with facilities including: Colourful, interactive exhibition about airport operations, flight simulator game, superb views of the northern runway, coffee shop, baby changing facilities and outside picnic area offering tables and benches. The centre is open daily from 10.00 - 17.00
Facts & Figures:
Facts & Figures
Interesting Facts
Interesting fact The UK's busiest airport
Interesting fact The world's second busiest cargo port.
Misc Details...
Passengers, year Approximately 64 million
Airlines 90
Destinations Approximately 170
Runways ? 2 main runways, plus a cross wind runway
Terminals 4
History:
History
Back in 1946 Heathrow was one of the world's busiest airports. But back then London Heathrow International Airport's one terminal was in fact an army surplus tent situated a short walk from the aircraft.
Heathrow started life as a small grass airfield which was privately owned. The Great Western Aerodrome was used largely for test flying with commercial flights taking off from nearby Heston and Hanworth Park airfields.
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Heathrow airport is located 15 miles west of London, the airport has excellent public transport links from central London and all over the rest of the country. Heatrow airport began its life as a small grass airfield that was privately owned. Then in 1946 the Ministry of Civil Aviation took over and the tented terminal was soon replaced, and by 1947 three new runways had been completed. Today Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport and handles a staggering 64 million passengers per year, and flies to over 170 worldwide destiantions.
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Airport NameHeathrow Airport Airport Code LHR
Heathrow airport is located 15 miles west of London, the airport has excellent public transport links from central London and all over the rest of the country. Heatrow airport began its life as a small grass airfield that was privately owned. Then in 1946 the Ministry of Civil Aviation took over and the tented terminal was soon replaced, and by 1947 three new runways had been completed. Today Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport and handles a staggering 64 million passengers per year, and flies to over 170 worldwide destiantions.
We hope we have gathered as much useful information as possible about Heathrow airport but are always open to suggestions and recommendations.
Parking:
Heathrow Airport Guide
Parking
There are twelve Heathrow airport parking pre-book options ( book now ).
Short Stay
The short stay car parking option at Heathrow airport is recommended for stays up to 5 hours and is available at all four terminals as well as in the central terminal area. This car park is ideal for picking up an dropping off passengers.
Prices start from £2.00 for up to half an hour.
Business Parking
The Business parking option at Heathrow airport is recommended for passengers wanting to leave their car for up to three or four days or those who require more speed and convenience as the car parks are located closer to than the long stay car parks and operate more frequent shuttle buses.
Prices range from £18.00 - £24.00 per day.
Long Stay Parking
The Heathrow long stay car parks offer secure parking for holidays and longer stays. There are a range of different car parks available and all are connected to the airport via regular bus and coach transfer services. It is advisable to book long stay car parking at Heathrow in advance so as to secure a space and get the best prices.
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Valet Parking
If you would prefer not to transfer between the car park and the terminal you can choose the Heathrow airport valet parking service. A chauffeur will meet you at the terminal and take your car to a secure compound, you are then free to check in with plenty of time and then have your car delivered back to you at the terminal on your return.
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