Der London Heathrow Airport ist der verkehrsreichste Flughafen Europas und einer der wichtigsten internationalen Drehkreuze der Welt. Er liegt im Westen Londons, etwa 23 Kilometer vom Stadtzentrum entfernt. LHR fertigt über 79 Millionen Passagiere jährlich über vier aktive Terminals ab. Terminal 5, 2008 eröffnet, ist das Hauptterminal von British Airways und eines der modernsten Passagierterminals Europas. Terminal 2, The Queen's Terminal, bedient Star Alliance-Fluggesellschaften. Heathrow ist das Hauptdrehkreuz von British Airways und ein wichtiger Knotenpunkt für Virgin Atlantic. Der Heathrow Express verbindet den Flughafen in 15 Minuten mit London Paddington, und die Elizabeth Line der Londoner U-Bahn bietet ebenfalls eine direkte Verbindung. LHR verfügt über zwei parallele Start- und Landebahnen und ist der verkehrsreichste Zwei-Bahnen-Flughafen der Welt.

Aviation Terms

Flugplatzbeleuchtung (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Flughafenkategorie (Airport Category) Flughafenhöhe (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Flughafenfeuerwache (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Flughafenlounge (Airport Lounge) Flughafen-Referenzpunkt (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Schürze (Apron) Automatisierte Passkontrolle (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from London Heathrow to central London?

The Heathrow Express runs non-stop to London Paddington in 15 minutes, with fares from GBP 25 one-way. The Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) is a cheaper alternative at GBP 12.80 (peak Oyster), reaching Paddington in about 28 minutes and continuing through central London to Liverpool Street and beyond. The Piccadilly Line is the budget option at GBP 5.50, taking about 50-60 minutes to reach central London.

How many terminals does Heathrow Airport have?

Heathrow has four active terminals: 2, 3, 4, and 5. Terminal 1 was permanently closed in 2015. Terminal 5 is exclusively used by British Airways and Iberia. Terminal 2 (The Queen Terminal) serves Star Alliance carriers. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected by an underground walkway.

Which airlines operate from Heathrow Terminal 5?

Terminal 5 is exclusively used by British Airways, including its subsidiary BA CityFlyer, and Iberia (a fellow International Airlines Group carrier). British Airways operates approximately 60% of all Heathrow flights. T5 has three buildings: the main terminal and two satellite buildings (T5B and T5C) connected by an automated transit.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Heathrow?

Yes, Heathrow offers free Wi-Fi in all terminals with no time limit. The network is named _Heathrow Wi-Fi and provides speeds suitable for browsing and email. Premium faster Wi-Fi is available for purchase at various speed tiers.

Can I transfer between Heathrow terminals without going through security?

Terminals 2 and 3 have an airside connection via the underground Flight Connections walkway. For transfers involving Terminals 4 or 5, you must take the free Heathrow Express shuttle train, which means going through security again at the destination terminal. Allow at least 60-90 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.