Heathrow Airport Terminal 2
Terminal 2 was Heathrow's first terminal. Opened in 1955, it was originally named the Europa Building. 30 airlines operate from this terminal carrying over 8.5 million passengers every year. There are some long-haul flights operating from Terminal 2 although most are for European destinations.
Terminal 2 closed in November 2009 while modernisation works are taking place. The new Terminal 2 will open to passengers in 2014.
If you are not sure which terminal you need, check our Heathrow Flight Departures page.
Please use the links below to find out about various facilities offered in this and other terminals.
Checking In
Check-In is located on the ground floor of Terminal 2. Flight Departures and Flight Arrivals are located on the first floor.
- International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure
- European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
- Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure
Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Self Service Check-in
Self service check-in is available with some airlines; it is simple and safe to use and can save you a lot of time at the airport. Self service check-in is available both online and in kiosks located at the airport. Terminal 2 has kiosks located near the standard check-in desks.
Online Check-In
Online check-in is also available with some airlines.
Arrivals for international arriving passengers and baggage reclaim are on the first floor of Terminal 2. Check Heathrow Flight Arrivals for information on scheduled times and destinations, details of delays and cancellations, and find out which terminal to use.
International connections do not require going through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do.
Domestic to International connecting passengers can use special Immigration check points if baggage is through-checked.
Left luggage facilities are available in Terminal 2, located near the Lufthansa check-in desk. Open from 05:30 to 23:00 at a cost of £8 per item per day. Each item is security checked. You can contact Excess Baggage on +44 (0)208 745 3344.
Airlines
Terminal 2 mainly dealt with flights to European destinations; there were also a few long-haul flights. All airlines have now moved to different terminals so please check our Heathrow Flight Departures page.