HEATHROW AIRPORT GUIDE (LHR)

QUICK FACTS Name: Heathrow Airport IATA Code: LHR ICAO Code: EGLL Opened: 1930 Terminals: 5 Runways: 2 Destinations served:180 Passengers: 67m (2009)

FACILITIES

Parking
 
London Heathrow Airport offers customers numerous facilities including quality dining options, bargain duty free shopping, business lounges and media centers as well as affordable options at the London Heathrow Airport parking facilities. The personnel at London Heathrow Airport are happy to help you take advantage of any of the airports features and facilities.  There are several options for passengers who choose to drive and utilize Heathrow Airport parking spaces including a long stay or short stay arrangement. They may also avail of faster and frequent services through business parking. Valet parking is also available for the guests and passengers.
 
Entertainment
 
Passengers who are waiting for their flight to depart have plenty of things to keep them from getting bored while at the airport as the airport itself can provide the passengers with means of relaxing and having fun. You could try the spa service at Be Relax, located in Terminal 5. You could also go to any of the airport’s pubs and restaurant and have a refreshing drink while enjoying the company of your fellow passengers. Hot meals, snacks and drinks are available at all terminals before and after security.

Internal Transport

Transferring from one terminal to another is easy and hassle-free for passengers at the airport.  Terminals 1 and 3 are actually very close to each other.  Walking from one to the other will only take a few minutes.  Both terminals are also near the Heathrow Airport parking facilities.  While there are no special means of transportation within a particular terminal, trolleys are available for luggage at the frontcourts and at the Heathrow Airport parking areas.  For those who want to transfer from Terminal 4 to 5 and vice versa, free trains and buses are provided.  Passengers with connecting flights will have ample time to make connections.

Departure Lounges

Boarding procedures are done in different locations per terminal.  In Terminal 1 and 4, it is done on the first floor whilst in Terminal 3, it is at the ground floor and for Terminal 5, it is at the top floor.  After arriving and passing through security, passengers can proceed to the departure lounges located in the terminal they need.

If one wants to escape the crowd and enjoy a less hectic atmosphere, proceed to one of the many private airport lounges such as Servisair Executive Lounge, located in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.  Alternatively, passengers can head to the 4Deck Lounge, located in Terminal 4. All departure lounges are well equipped with shops, snacks and toilets.