Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Arriving passengers pass through UK Border control, then baggage reclaim, then customs.

• Eligible passport holders can normally use the ePassport gates; check current eligibility before travelling.
• Terminals 2 and 3 are within walking distance of each other; Terminals 4 and 5 are separate and require a train or bus transfer.
• Check your terminal on your boarding pass — arriving at the wrong terminal costs 20 minutes or more.

• Zug

  Heathrow Express

  Non-stop fast train between Heathrow and London Paddington.

  Dauer:

  About 15 minutes to Paddington

  Premium fare; cheaper if booked in advance.

• Zug

  Elizabeth line

  Direct trains through central London including Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon and Liverpool Street.

  Dauer:

  Roughly 30-45 minutes depending on stop

  Contactless pay-as-you-go works; touch in and out.

• Zug

  Piccadilly line (Underground)

  Slowest but cheapest rail option, stopping across west and central London.

  Dauer:

  Roughly 50-60 minutes to central London

• Bus

  Coaches and buses

  National and regional coach services run from the Heathrow Central bus station, plus local buses.

• Taxi

  Black cabs

  Licensed taxi ranks are outside every terminal; metered fares.

  Typische Kosten:

  Significantly more than rail, and slower in traffic

• Fahrdienste

  Ride-hailing

  Major ride-hailing apps operate at Heathrow with designated pickup areas — follow the in-app instructions and terminal signage.

• Mietwagen

  Rental cars

  Rental companies operate from a car-rental area reached by shuttle bus from the terminals.

Contactless bank cards and mobile payment work across Underground, Elizabeth line and buses — no separate ticket needed.

Flight connections are signposted from the moment you leave the aircraft; follow 'Flight Connections' rather than 'Arrivals'.

• Connecting between terminals uses free transfer trains or buses; allow extra time, especially for Terminals 4 and 5.
• If you leave the airside area you will need to clear security again.
• Minimum connection times differ by airline and terminal — confirm with your airline rather than assuming.

Free Wi-Fi is available across the terminals.

• Connect to the airport network and follow the sign-in page.
• Treat public airport Wi-Fi as untrusted: avoid banking and account logins.

The UK uses pounds sterling; contactless card payment is accepted almost everywhere.

• ATMs are available in every terminal.
• Airport exchange desks usually offer poor rates compared with paying by card.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in pounds.

All terminals have extensive dining before and after security.

• Landside options are more limited very early and very late.

Airline lounges and independent pay-to-enter lounges operate in each terminal.

• Access depends on ticket, status or a lounge membership — confirm eligibility directly.

Hotels are connected to or immediately beside several terminals, plus a large cluster in the surrounding area with shuttle buses.

• Useful for early departures given London traffic.

Left-luggage services operate in the terminals.

• For delayed or missing bags, contact your airline or its baggage handling agent before leaving the baggage hall.

Family facilities and accessibility assistance are available across the terminals.

• Heathrow participates in the sunflower lanyard hidden-disabilities scheme.
• Request special assistance through your airline in advance.

• Charging points
• Pharmacies
• Prayer and multi-faith rooms
• Information desks
• Luggage storage
• SIM / mobile shops

Lokale Notrufnummer: 999 or 112

• Airport staff and information desks can summon medical assistance.
• Report a lost passport to the police and contact your embassy or high commission in London.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Heathrow official siteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• GOV.UK — UK border controlRegierungsquelle
• GOV.UK — Bringing goods into the UKRegierungsquelle
• Transport for LondonOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Elizabeth lineOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• National Express Heathrow coachesOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe