This is the main international airport in London, and it was known for a long time as London Airport, however, its name changed to how we know it now London Heathrow, and you may identify it with the acronym LHR.
Where is the airport located?
This airport is located 23 km (14 miles) west of Central London, in a small airfield named Heathrow, which was built in 1929.
The location of this airport is exactly in the center of three cities, with are at the same distance, 4.8km (3 miles), Hounslow to the west, Hayes to the south, and Staines Upon Thames to the east.
How many terminals does the Airport have?
There used to be 5 terminals at this airport, but Terminal 1 closed back in 2015 because Terminal 2 need it to be expanded.
Terminal 2 is also known as the Queen Terminal, therefore it has over 50 different stores, and more than 15 restaurants, it also has a large parking area and even a cooling station for water. This terminal hosts flights that come from northern and western Europe.
Terminal 3, instead, hosts passengers that come from long international routes, especially from the United States and Asia; hosting almost 20 million passengers per year.
Terminal 4, is smaller and is connected to terminals 2 and 3, here you will find international airlines. Terminal 5, however, is exclusively used by British Airlines.
What is the distance from the airport to the center of London?
The distance between London Heathrow Airport and the center of London is 23 km (14 miles) west, located in a small airfield named Heathrow. The time it will take to get to the center will depend on the type of transportation you decide to take, which could be 15 min or up to 50 min.
Which airline flies to and from London Heathrow Airport?
There are exactly 81 airlines hosting domestic and international flights here at this airport, but only one of them leads the number of flight destinations that are handled, this is Britsh Airways, with over 80 different landing stations. Followed by Virgin Atlantic with 32 and American Airlines with 12.
How to get to London Heathrow Airport?
Train, Bus, Subway, and Taxi are some of the transportation ways you could get to Heathrow Airport, each one of them have the following advantages:
- Train: is the fastest option, it takes 15 min only and the cost goes from €5 to €40 ($5.60 to $44.90 USD).
- Subway: takes almost 50 min and the price is much cheaper, it goes from €3 to €7 ($3.37 to $7.86 USD).
- Bus: takes a little more than 1 hour, and the price is just the same as taking the subway.
- Taxi: is another preferred option because it takes around 25 to 30 min, but the price is way higher than the previous choices.
How much does a taxi cost to and from London?
Even though it is one of the fastest ways of getting to London from Heathrow Airport, it is also the most expensive way of transportation, the cost could go from €170 to €210 ($190.82 to $235.72 USD).
What rental companies are available at London Heathrow Airport?
Passengers have the option of booking a rental car at any of the arrival areas in this airport. Some of the rental car companies that are available are Hertz, Budget Car, Enterprise, and Sixt.
