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LHR London Heathrow Airport

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) serves London, about 25 km west of London. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALHR
ICAOEGLL
ServesLondon
From centre24 km
Non-stop171
Airlines86
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation25 m

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The airport in numbers

London Heathrow Airport — facts & history

We pulled London Heathrow Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 84M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
84M
as of 2024
Elevation
25 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Heathrow Airport Holdings
Passengers per year, 1961–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

London Heathrow Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from London Heathrow Airport to London

Heathrow (LHR) is west of London. The Underground (Piccadilly line) is cheapest and reaches the centre in about 50 minutes; the Heathrow Express to Paddington takes 15 minutes but costs far more. Five terminals — confirm which one you fly from.

If you're connecting, check whether the next flight is from the same terminal. Moving between terminals means an internal bus or train and takes time.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~35 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~50 min£39–£62
Private transfer~50 minfixed upfront
Car rental~50 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LHR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Oxford63 km66 min£99–£157
Cambridge90 km95 min£140–£223
Bath132 km139 min£205–£325
Bristol148 km155 min£229–£364
Birmingham149 km157 min£231–£366
Choose and book

Which way suits you from London Heathrow Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£39–£62 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in London ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from London Heathrow Airport

Non-stop flights to about 171 destinations, operated by 86 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: British Airways · American Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Virgin Atlantic Airways · Finnair · Lufthansa · Delta Air Lines · US Airways · Air Berlin · Air Canada

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at London Heathrow Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near London Heathrow Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 25 km west of London, about 50 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from London Heathrow Airport to London?
Roughly £39–£62 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from London Heathrow Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from London Heathrow Airport to London?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from London Heathrow Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from London Heathrow Airport?
About 171 destinations, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston. 86 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is London Heathrow Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on London Heathrow Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at London Heathrow Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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