Heathrow Airport Live Arrivals
Heathrow Airport Arrivals Information
Heathrow has four operational terminals boasting a collection of over 70 airlines. Whether you’re meeting friends and family, or landing at the airport yourself, you can check which terminal your loved one’s flight is arriving at by using our live Heathrow Airport Arrivals flight board.
Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals
Location – Arrivals Hall is on Level 1.
Operating Airlines – Aer Lingus, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, ANA, Asian Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Icelandair, Loganair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines.
Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 Arrivals
Location – Arrivals Hall is situated on the Ground Level.
Operating Airlines – Aeromexico, American Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, Delta Airlines, Emirates, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, MEA, Qantas, Royal Jordanian, RwandAir, Sri Lankan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Vistara.
Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Train Station – connecting the terminals to each other, as well as LHR Airport to various destinations across London and the UK.
Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 Arrivals
Location – Arrivals Hall is situated on the Ground Level.
Operating Airlines – Air Algerie, Air Astana, Air France, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, China Southern, El Al, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, ITA Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Brunei Airlines, Saudia, Tarom, Tunisair, Turkmenistan Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and West Jet.
Heathrow Terminals 4 Train Station – connecting the terminals to each other, as well as LHR Airport to locations across London and the UK.
Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Arrivals
Location – Arrivals Hall is situated on the Ground Level.
Operating Airlines – British Airways and Iberia.
Heathrow Terminal 5 Train Station – connecting the terminals to each other, as well as LHR Airport to destinations across London and the UK.
Procedures for arrivals at Heathrow Airport
Whichever terminal you land at, just follow the yellow “Arrivals/Baggage Reclaim” signs until you reach passport control. UK Border Control at Heathrow is colour-coded, and divided into two sections: blue and orange. If you have a UK or EU Passport then follow the blue signs. If your passport is not a UK or EU Passport then follow the orange signs. If you fall under the latter, we recommend checking visa and immigration advice for entering the UK before your flight.
Once you’ve cleared the border checks, follow the signs to baggage reclaim, check which carousel your luggage will be arriving at using the screens, and pick up your bags. From there, all you have to do is head through customs and exit into Heathrow Airport’s Arrivals Hall. Remember to check customs regulations before your trip.
*If you have a biometric passport from an eligible country, you can scan your passport at the e-gates to skip the queues.
Heathrow Airport Transport
London Heathrow Airport arrivals terminals all have signposted exits to a plethora of public transportation options including trains, the underground, buses, and coaches. There is a train station (for rail and underground services) and bus station at Terminals 2-3, Terminal 4, and Terminal 5. Likewise, airport taxis are located directly outside the terminals. Everything is clearly signposted so you won’t have any trouble finding your way.
There are ticket machines for public transport services in the public arrivals area, as well as at the train station. You’ll also find car rental companies, limousine services, and chauffeur providers in the Arrivals Hall.
What to do in Heathrow Airport’s Arrivals Hall?
Whether you arrive at Heathrow Airport early, or you’re picking up a loved one and have some time to kill, Heathrow Airport Arrivals offers plenty of facilities and services for your travel needs. There is a designated meeting point in each terminal in the Arrivals Hall, plenty of seating areas, and access to free WiFi.
You’ll find all the amenities and facilities needed, as well as currency exchange services, baggage services, and car rental desks. You can also enjoy a selection of shops, restaurants and cafes such as Caffe Nero, WHSmith, and Boots.
Heathrow Airport Arrivals Parking
Passenger pick-ups and drop-offs are not allowed on the terminal forecourts. So your only option is to use Heathrow’s short-stay car parks. There is one for each terminal, except Terminals 2 and 3 which share the same car park, and they are conveniently located a 2-minute walk from the terminals.
Heathrow Airport short-stay parking prices:
- Up to 30 minutes: £7.50 (€9)
- Up to 45 minutes £11 (€13)
- Up to 1 hour: £13.50 (€16)
- 1-2 hours: £17 (€20)
To use the short-stay car parks, simply drive into the short-stay car park closest to your terminal, take a ticket and pay at one of the self-service machines in the car park before leaving. You cannot pre-book parking for bookings shorter than 24 hours.
FAQs
How long does it take to get through Arrivals at Heathrow Airport?
It usually takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour to get through arrivals at Heathrow Airport, which includes disembarking the plane, picking up your baggage and exiting into the Arrivals Hall. However, during school holidays and peak periods (10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00), the airport can get very crowded. So expect longer waiting times for UK Border Control and so on.