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Heathrow Airport Guide

Welcome to the Heathrow Airport Guide - the definitive resource to help you find everything you need when travelling to, from and around the world's busiest international airport.

  • Airport code: LHR
  • Tel: +44 870 000 0123
  • 24km from London

Around 90 airlines fly from Heathrow to over 180 locations worldwide, carrying nearly 68 million passengers and 1.3 million tonnes of cargo each year. Heathrow has five terminals, two main runways, and a cross wind runway.

The airport provides a wide range of facilities including those for business, children and disabled travellers. It also offers a full range of 1st class airport services.

Public transport to and from the airport is reliable and frequent. There are plenty of coaches, taxis and regular trains, including the Heathrow Express. Alternatively there are plenty of airport parking companies, car hire providers and airport hotels nearby.

Latest Heathrow Airport News

Aviation industry criticial of Tories' plans to scrap third runway for Heathrow

David Cameron's plans to scrap the proposed third runway at Heathrow and invest instead in high-speed rail links have been blasted by the aviation industry, business groups, and political opponents. M...

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Does Heathrow need a third runway to cope with the aviation crisis?

When an industry is in trouble, is it the best move to open doors or to close them? Does it make sense for a financially struggling football team to buy new expensive players in the hope that they gen...

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Boris plans new airport in the Thames

London Mayor, Boris Johnson, has long been an outspoken critic of both Gatwick and Heathrow, saying that the potential success of the 2012 Olympics could well be jeopardised by the inefficiencies of t...

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Does Heathrow need a third runway to cope with the aviation crisis?

When an industry is in trouble, is it the best move to open doors or to close them? Does it make sense for a financially struggling football team to buy new expensive players in the hope they generate...

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Accusations over T5 advertising campaign

The travelling public will have to make their own minds up – have BA been caught trying to dupe passengers with their advertising campaign, or was it an honest human error? Earlier this month, The S...

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