No one likes being late, least of all when you have a plane to catch! With that in mind, we suggest giving yourself the below amount of time to check-in for your flight;
Self-service check-in is available with many 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. Although Terminal 4 has kiosks located near the standard check-in desks for passengers to use, it's always best to check with your airline to see if you can use this service.
Online check-in is a great way to save time and paper! Many airlines now offer this as an option a certain amount of time before your flight; you'll usually receive an email telling you when you can check-in. Many airlines also have their own dedicated apps for your phone, where you can check-in and download your boarding pass in advance of arriving at the airport. These airlines will have dedicated bag drop areas near their check-in desks for you to drop your hold luggage.
Flight Arrivals are located on the ground floor of the terminal, and Flight Departures on the 2nd floor. We have live information on Heathrow Flight Arrivals and Heathrow Flight Departures including scheduled times and destinations, details of delays and cancellations, and find out which terminal to use. International connections are not required to pass through Immigrations or Customs but all International to Domestic connections do. Domestic to International connecting passengers can use special Immigration checkpoints if baggage is through-checked.
Terminal 4 normally deals with long haul and European flights, across more than 30 airlines, serving multiple destinations worldwide.
Heathrow Airport has got you covered with easily identifiable meeting points in every terminal. These designated spots are designed to make it a breeze to reunite with your friends, family, and fellow travelers. No matter which terminal you're in, you'll have no trouble spotting these meeting points, ensuring that connecting with your loved ones or travel companions is always a straightforward affair. For Terminal 2, the meeting point is conveniently located right across from the exit where international arrivals come through. For Terminal 4, head to the Arrivals area on the ground floor. You can spot the meeting point right next to WHSmith.
Getting between the terminals couldn't be easier - see below for a quick guide on how to get to the others from Terminal 4;
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