London Heathrow Airport (LHR Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a key aviation facility serving the region of London, United Kingdom. It is officially identified by the IATA code LHR and ICAO code EGLL. The airport is situated at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the Europe/London timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include London City Airport (LCY) and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 82 ft

Coordinates 51.47, -0.454

Timezone Europe/London

Runways 2

Expert Connection Tips for Heathrow

Terminal 5 Transfers T5 has 3 concourses (A, B, C). B and C require the transit train. Always allow at least 75 mins for T5-to-T5 connections.

Inter-Terminal Bus Changing between T2/T3 and T4/T5 requires landside/airside buses. Minimum connection time is officially 90 mins, but for non-Schengen transit, 120 mins is highly recommended.

Elizabeth Line to Central The Elizabeth Line is now the best way to Central London (Paddington in 30m). It's cheaper than Heathrow Express and often more convenient.

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Lounges & Services

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_Heathrow Wi-Fi

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Plaza Premium Lounge

Priority Pass / £40

Terminal 2, Departures • 05:00 - 21:30

Elegant lounge with bar, showers, and hot food. Award winner.

Transport & Connections

High-Speed Rail

Heathrow Express GWR

Metro / Subway

Piccadilly Line TfL
Piccadilly Line London Underground

Airport Connection

Heathrow Express Heathrow Express

Regional & Commuter Rail

Elizabeth Line TfL

Airlines Serving LHR

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Nearby Airports

London City Airport LCY London Biggin Hill Airport BQH London Gatwick Airport LGW London Luton Airport LTN London Stansted Airport STN Brighton City Airport ESH

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FAQ

The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to central London (15 mins). Standard adult fares are typically around £25 one-way, but you can get significant discounts by booking in advance online.

The minimum connection time at Heathrow is typically 60 minutes for flights within the same terminal and 90 minutes if you need to change terminals. Always check with your airline for their specific recommendations.

British Airways primarily operates from Terminal 5 at Heathrow. Some short-haul and connecting flights may also use Terminal 3. It is essential to check your flight details before traveling.

The IATA code for London Heathrow Airport is LHR. Its ICAO code is EGLL.

London Heathrow Airport is located in or near London, GB. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

London Heathrow Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at London Heathrow Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.