London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has four active passenger terminals, and it is essential to use the correct postcode for your specific terminal. Entering the general LHR postcode may lead you to the wrong area, causing significant delays and stress.
Please use the following official postcodes for your Sat-Nav or mapping service when driving to Heathrow:
Detailed Driving Directions to Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Heathrow is strategically positioned on the M4 motorway and the M25 London Orbital Motorway. Traffic on these major routes, particularly the M25, can be extremely heavy.
From Central London and the East (M4)
Start: Travel West on the M4 Motorway.
Junction 4: Exit the M4 at Junction 4.
Signs: Follow the directional signs for Heathrow Airport and then choose the dedicated road network for your required terminal (T2, T3, T4, or T5).
From the North, South, and West (M25)
Travel on the M25 London Orbital Motorway.
Junction 15 (T2, T3, T5): Exit the M25 at Junction 15 to join the M4 eastbound, then immediately follow signs for Terminals 2, 3, or 5.
Junction 14 (T4): Terminal 4 is sometimes easier to access directly from the M25 at Junction 14. Follow the specific airport signs for T4 access roads.
Crucial Note on Airport Charges: Heathrow has mandatory access and drop-off charges. When driving yourself, you must pay these fees separately, often leading to hidden costs and time delays.
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Driving to Heathrow is rarely straightforward. The sheer volume of traffic, the necessity of navigating terminal-specific routes, and the mandatory airport access fees make the journey stressful and expensive.
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Heathrow Terminal Guide
Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports, handling departures across four major terminals. Each terminal is geographically separated, which is why precise directions and postcodes are so important.
Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal
Usage: Primarily used by Star Alliance members (e.g., United, Lufthansa, Air Canada), Aer Lingus, and several other short-haul carriers.
Access: Accessed via the M4/M25 interchange, alongside Terminal 3.
Terminal 3
Usage: Home to Oneworld members (e.g., American Airlines, JAL, Qantas), Virgin Atlantic, and several other long-haul airlines.
Access: Accessed via the M4/M25 interchange, alongside Terminal 2.
Terminal 4
Usage: Used mainly by SkyTeam airlines (e.g., Air France, KLM, Delta) and various non-aligned long-haul carriers (e.g., Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways).
Access: Located on the Southern perimeter of the airport, often requiring a slightly different routing from the M25/M4 access roads for the other terminals.
Terminal 5
Usage: Dedicated exclusively to British Airways (BA) and Iberia flights.
Access: Has its own dedicated access road, easily reached from Junction 14/15 of the M25.
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