Updated 13 November 2026
Which Heathrow Terminal Do I Need?
Heathrow has four passenger terminals in three locations. Getting the right one on your booking saves time and stress.
Four terminals, three locations
Heathrow currently operates Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Terminal 1 closed in 2015. Terminals 2 and 3 are in the central area, next to each other. Terminal 4 is on the southern side of the airport. Terminal 5 is on the western side.
How to check your terminal
- Look at your e-ticket or booking confirmation
- Check your airline’s website or app
- Use the flight information on Heathrow’s official website
- If in doubt, give us your flight number and we will confirm
General patterns (always check your booking)
- Terminal 2: many Star Alliance airlines
- Terminal 3: Virgin Atlantic and many long-haul carriers
- Terminal 4: a range of international airlines including SkyTeam members
- Terminal 5: British Airways’ main base
Why it matters for your transfer
Your driver will plan the route and the meeting point around your terminal. Going to the wrong terminal — especially Terminal 4 versus the others — can cost valuable time.
Related services
- Terminal 2The Queen’s Terminal — home to many Star Alliance airlines.View
- Terminal 3Long-haul hub used by Virgin Atlantic and many international carriers.View
- Terminal 4On the southern side of the airport, separate from the central terminals.View
- Terminal 5British Airways’ main home at Heathrow, on the western side of the airport.View
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