General
One of the busiest airports in the world, certainly a hub for Europe,
Heathrow has four terminals and is always busy. The airport boasts good duty free shopping and is well equipped with facilities for all travel needs. Terminal 1 handles
all domestic flights, terminal 2 is mainly for flights to European destinations, while the majority of long haul flights depart from terminal 3 and 4.
Heathrow is huge and boasts convenience food to suit most tastes. Likewise, the UK’s best known convenience outlets are also represented. Left Luggage is well organised,
and services such as banks, post office and freight services are conveniently offered.
Heathrow offers four main types of parking on and around the airport grounds. These are, short-stay ( up to 5 hours), long-stay (eastern perimeter – with shuttle
bus), business parking and valet parking.
Bus and coach sales/information desks are located in all four terminals. Leaflets containing advice on public transport and other tourist information are widely available
at information points throughout the terminals.
Local buses provide a free transfer service for passengers from Terminal 4 to the central terminal area. For further information, please contact the information desk located
in the arrivals area.
Shopping
Extensive duty free shopping is available only if you are leaving Europe (boarding card must be presented), as well as endless souvenir shops.
Information Desk
A London Tourist Board information centre in the Underground station, Terminals 1, 2 and 3, will assist passengers with enquiries. London Transport and British Rail have
travel information points in Terminals 1, 2 and 4.
The Hotel and Traveller centre in Terminal 3 arrivals area offers visitor information as well as British Rail tickets, London Underground tickets and hotel accommodation
Directions to Heathrow Airport
Full detailed directions are provided to each Heathrow car park or Heathrow hotel in your email booking confirmation. The information here is for those travelling to the airport by other means, or those who wish to research possibilies before they book online. Click here for directions.
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