London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is the UK's primary international hub, operating from two parallel runways across four terminals. With over 80 airlines and connections to every major world region, it handles more international passengers than any other airport globally. Central London is about 25-45 minutes away via the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line.
About London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is the UK's primary international hub, operating from two parallel runways across four terminals. With over 80 airlines and connections to every major world region, it handles more international passengers than any other airport globally. Central London is about 25-45 minutes away via the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line.
Heathrow is the UK's primary international hub, operating from two parallel runways across four terminals. With over 80 airlines and connections to every major world region, it handles more international passengers than any other airport globally. Central London is about 25-45 minutes away via the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line.
Airlines
Airlines flying from LHR
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
London Heathrow Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- London Heathrow Airport is located in London, United Kingdom (Europe), at coordinates 51.470°, -0.450°.
- Its IATA code is LHR and its ICAO code is EGLL.
- London Heathrow Airport serves London, United Kingdom. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- London Heathrow Airport operates on Europe/London local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- London Heathrow Airport sits at latitude 51.470° and longitude -0.450°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from LHR include Qantas, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, Gulf Air and 11 more.
- Tracked destinations from LHR include Bangkok, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Tokyo, Chicago and 4 more, spread across 5 countries.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United Kingdom. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.