Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow airport is the busiest airpot in the United Kingdom. It is owned by BAA. Heathrow Airport has 5 terminals.Heathrow Airport is used by more than 90 airlines to fly for more than 170 destinations.

Terminals:

Terminal 1:

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 was first opened in 1968 and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in may 1969. In 2005 a redevelopment of the terminal was completed. Before terminal 5 was opened terminal 1 was the base of British Airlines.

Terminal 2:

Heathrow is currently constucting a new terminal 2. the terminal 2 is expected to open in two stages , first opening in 2014 and second opening in 2019.

Terminal 3:

Terminal 3 was opened in 1961 to handle flight departure of long haul routes. Facilities includes UK's first moving walkway. there were further improvement in 2007 to improve the passenger experience, reduce traffic congestion, and to improve security.Virgin Atlantic was assigned their own dedicated check-in, known as zone A.

Terminal 4:

It was first opened in 1986, is connected to the terminals 1,2,3 by a cargo tunnel. It has recently undergone  revamp to accomodate 45 airlines. the forecourt has been upgraded to reduce traffic congestion. An extended check in area and departure lounges have been delivered, and a new baggage system has been installed.

Terminal 5:

Terminal 5 is situated between northern and southern runways at the heathrow site and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on march 2008. The  first two weeks of terminal 5 were troublesome which caused around 500 flight cancellation, now exclusively used by British Airlines.

How to reach to Heathrow Airport:

Public transport:

Trains:

Heathrow Express  is a service from london's paddington station, trains leave enry 15 minutes and it takes 15 minutes to reach heatrow station.

Heathrow connect is a service from Paddington stopping at 5 national rail station, leaves every 30 minutes and take approx. 25 minutes journey time.

London Underground Piccadily Tube serves  airport terminal 1,2,3 and 4.

Bus and coach:

Many buses and coaches operate from heathrow terminals.National Express and Oxford Bus Service operates from various parts of UK.

London buses route 285 ,490 also serve terminals.Bus route N9 operates in the night when train are not operating.

Taxi:

Taxis are available at all terminals.

Car:

Heathrow is accessible via the motorway M4 and A4(terminal 1,2 and 3), the M25 motorway(terminal 4and 5), and the A30 (terminal 4).

Bycycle:

There are bycycle routes to some terminals.Bycycle parking is also available at the airport.