Quick Airline Terminal Summary
Heathrow currently operates Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Terminal 1 is permanently closed). Terminal 2 hosts Star Alliance carriers (United, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines). Terminal 3 hosts Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, and Delta. Terminal 4 hosts Qatar Airways, Etihad, and SkyTeam. Terminal 5 is the primary flagship hub for British Airways.
1. Heathrow Airline Allocations by Terminal (2026 Matrix)
Star Alliance & European Airlines
Heathrow's newest central facility, connected via pedestrian walkways to Central Bus Station and Terminal 3.
Major Operating Airlines:
United Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Swiss International, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), TAP Portugal, Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, Thai Airways.
Long-Haul International & Oneworld Alliance
Heathrow's iconic long-haul departure hub handling premier Middle Eastern, Transatlantic, and Asia-Pacific carriers.
Major Operating Airlines:
Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Finnair, LATAM, Royal Jordanian, select British Airways European and Caribbean flights.
Gulf Carriers, SkyTeam & North African Airlines
Situated on the south perimeter of the airport, providing quiet, premium passenger terminals and private executive lounges.
Major Operating Airlines:
Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia, Air France, KLM, Gulf Air, Korean Air, Kenya Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, China Southern, Air Malta.
British Airways Global Flagship Hub
Europe's largest single-standing airport building, comprising the main T5A building and T5B / T5C satellite concourses.
Major Operating Airlines:
British Airways (predominant global network) and Iberia.
2. Free Inter-Terminal Transfers: How to Switch Terminals
Navigating between Heathrow terminals is straightforward and completely free of charge:
- Terminal 2 & Terminal 3: Located adjacent to each other in the Central Terminal Area. A pedestrian underground walkway equipped with moving travellators connects both terminals in approximately 10 minutes.
- Between T2/T3 and T4 or T5: Free transit is provided by the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line trains. Simply tap your contactless payment card or smartphone at ticket barriers (fare is calculated as £0.00), or collect a complimentary Transfer Ticket at customer service machines.
- Travel Time: Trains run every 15 minutes, with actual rail journey times of 4 to 6 minutes between stations. Allow at least 20 to 30 minutes total transfer time when switching terminals.
3. Where Executive Chauffeurs Meet You at Each Terminal
With MobiRyde, your professional chauffeur never waits in distant car parks. All flights receive personalized inside-terminal meet and greet:
| Terminal | Exact Meeting Spot | Staging Location |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | Opposite Travelex / near WHSmith & Boots | Short Stay Car Park Level 4 (Premium Valet) |
| Terminal 3 | Outside arrivals barrier next to Costa Coffee | Short Stay Car Park Level 3 Executive bays |
| Terminal 4 | Ground floor arrivals concourse near Costa / Atrium | Short Stay Car Park Level 1 Chauffeur bays |
| Terminal 5 | North or South meeting point (beside Costa / Giraffe) | Short Stay Car Park Level 1 Row A/B |
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