Big Ben y el Palacio de Westminster
The Houses of Parliament and their famous clock tower, popularly known as Big Ben, beside the Thames.
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Airport · London, United Kingdom
Londres Heathrow LHR
23 km from central London. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 23 km
- terminals
- 4
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About the airport
London Heathrow is the largest airport in the United Kingdom and one of the busiest in the world. It lies about 24 km west of central London and is the main hub of British Airways, with flights across Europe and to destinations on every continent.
Terminals
There are four terminals: T2 and T3, linked on foot; T4 to the south; and T5, the British Airways terminal, in the west. Check your terminal before you travel, as moving between them takes time (free transfer trains run between terminals).
Services
You’ll find restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange, hotels and car rental desks. Trains and the Tube link every terminal with London.
Getting to the city
Elizabeth line
A train linking Heathrow with central London (Paddington, Bond Street, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf), with stops at all the terminals. It is cheaper than the Heathrow Express.
Heathrow Express
A fast non-stop train to Paddington station in about 15-20 min. It serves terminals 2 and 3, and terminal 5.
Piccadilly line (Tube)
A Tube line connecting all the terminals with central London (Piccadilly Circus, King's Cross) without changing. It is slow but cheap: about an hour.
National Express y otros autocares
Long-distance coaches and regional services to London and other English cities from the airport's central bus station.
Taxi
London's black cabs wait at ranks at every terminal. Allow about 45-60 min to the centre depending on traffic, with the fare on the meter.
Airport map
Terminal 2
A modern terminal that opened in 2014, used by Star Alliance airlines such as Lufthansa, United and Air Canada, among others. It is linked on foot to T3.
Terminal 3
A terminal with many long-haul flights from a range of airlines, including Virgin Atlantic. It is linked on foot to T2.
Terminal 4
A terminal on the south side of the airport, separate from the others, with flights from various European and international airlines. Reach it by train or Tube.
Terminal 5
The British Airways terminal, set apart from the others on the west side of the airport. It is joined to the other terminals by free transfer trains.
London
Things to do in London
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of the world's great cities: historic landmarks, free museums, royal parks, the Thames and neighbourhoods of every kind.
Tower Bridge
A Victorian bascule bridge over the Thames, next to the Tower of London. Its high-level walkways offer views over the city.
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London Eye
A giant observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames, with panoramic views of central London.
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Palacio de Buckingham
The monarch's official London residence. The Changing of the Guard in front of it draws big crowds.
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How far is the airport from central London?
Londres Heathrow airport is about 23 km from central London.
How do I get from the airport to central London?
From Londres Heathrow airport you can take Elizabeth line (train), Heathrow Express (train), Piccadilly line (Tube) (metro), National Express y otros autocares (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Londres Heathrow airport have?
Londres Heathrow has 4 terminals: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, and Terminal 5.
Landing in London?
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Photo credits
- The airport from the air, with the control tower and terminals: Panhard, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside Terminal 2, The Queen's Terminal: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The glass facade of Terminal 5: KTo288, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Big Ben y el Palacio de Westminster: Diliff, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Tower Bridge: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- London Eye: User:Diliff, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Palacio de Buckingham: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons