Explore London Heathrow (LHR).
By Eclipse GroupUpdated
London Heathrow (LHR), west of central London, is the UK’s busiest airport and a major hub for long-haul connections. It has four passenger terminals, numbered 2 to 5, and Terminal 5 is the main base of British Airways. Voyara AI is built to plan connections between terminals, time the trip into London around rail and road conditions, and re-plan when a late flight puts a connection at risk.
Highlights
- Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Heathrow Express to Paddington
- Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line stations
- British Airways' base at Terminal 5
Terminals and connections
Terminals 2 and 3 sit together in the centre of the airport; Terminals 4 and 5 are separate. Passengers connecting between terminals follow the Flight Connections signs and transfer airside by bus, so the time between terminals matters when you book a connection.
Getting into London
The Heathrow Express runs non-stop from the Terminal 2 and 3 and Terminal 5 stations to Paddington. The Elizabeth line serves those stations and Terminal 4, continuing through central London to Canary Wharf, and the Piccadilly line serves every terminal on its way to the West End. By road, the M4 links the airport with central London.
What Voyara AI does at Heathrow
Voyara AI is built to check whether a connection still works when the inbound flight is late, and to start looking at alternatives before the first flight lands. On arrival it chooses between the Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth line, the Piccadilly line and a car based on where you are going and what is running, and re-routes you if a line is disrupted. On departure it times your trip to the right terminal, which matters most for Terminal 4, where the Heathrow Express does not stop.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Heathrow to central London?
The Heathrow Express is non-stop to Paddington. The Elizabeth line runs through central London without a change, and the Piccadilly line is the Underground route to the West End. Taxis and cars use the M4.
Which Heathrow terminal does British Airways use?
British Airways is based at Terminal 5, with some of its flights at Terminal 3. Check your booking, because terminals can change.
Does the Heathrow Express stop at Terminal 4?
No. The Heathrow Express serves the Terminal 2 and 3 and Terminal 5 stations. For Terminal 4, use the Elizabeth line or the Piccadilly line.