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London Heathrow Airport

London, England, United Kingdom

~79 million per year, Europe's busiest airport 4 terminals 2 parallel runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L)
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Did you know?Heathrow is the primary gateway for the large Indian-origin diaspora in the UK. The Delhi–London and Mumbai–London routes are among the world's most lucrative long-haul routes, with Air India, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic all operating multiple daily widebody flights.

Terminal Guide

Terminal 2 (The Queen's Terminal)
International
United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, SAS, KLM, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Air India (from India), and Star Alliance partners
Terminal 3
International
American Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Delta, and oneworld partners
Terminal 4
International
Malaysia Airlines, Emirates (select), Korean Air, and selected carriers
Terminal 5
International
British Airways (exclusive terminal — world's busiest single-airline terminal). Also Iberia and IAG group partners.

Getting to/from London Airport

Elizabeth Line (Crossrail)
The Elizabeth Line (purple) connects Heathrow T2/T3 and T4/T5 to Paddington and central London via Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street.
⏱ 35–45 min to Paddington / central London ₹ £13–14 (₹1,400–1,500)
Heathrow Express
Non-stop express train from T2/T3 to Paddington. Fastest surface option.
⏱ 15 min to Paddington ₹ £37 one-way (₹3,900+)
Taxi / Cab
Black cabs (London taxis) and Uber/Bolt available outside all terminals. Book in advance during peak.
⏱ 45–90 min to central London (M4 traffic dependent) ₹ £50–90 (₹5,300–9,500)

Airport Facilities

IATA Code
LHR
Annual passengers
~79 million per year, Europe's busiest airport
Runways
2 parallel runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L). Third runway approved but politically contested.

Lounges

World-class lounges: British Airways Galleries Club/First (T5), Air India Lounge (T2), multiple Priority Pass and Amex lounges. Premium credit cards often provide lounge access at LHR.

Top Flight Routes from London

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London → DelhiLondon → MumbaiLondon → BangaloreLondon → AmritsarLondon → AhmedabadLondon → Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full name of London airport?

The full name is London Heathrow Airport, IATA code LHR. It serves London, England, United Kingdom.

How many terminals does London airport have?

London Heathrow Airport has 4 terminals: Terminal 2 (The Queen's Terminal), Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5. Terminal 2 (The Queen's Terminal): United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, SAS, KLM, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Air India (from India), and Star Alliance partners. Terminal 3: American Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Delta, and oneworld partners. Terminal 4: Malaysia Airlines, Emirates (select), Korean Air, and selected carriers. Terminal 5: British Airways (exclusive terminal — world's busiest single-airline terminal). Also Iberia and IAG group partners..

How do I get from London airport to the city?

Elizabeth Line (Crossrail): The Elizabeth Line (purple) connects Heathrow T2/T3 and T4/T5 to Paddington and central London via Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street. (approx. 35–45 min to Paddington / central London, £13–14 (₹1,400–1,500)). Heathrow Express: Non-stop express train from T2/T3 to Paddington. Fastest surface option. (approx. 15 min to Paddington, £37 one-way (₹3,900+)). Taxi / Cab: Black cabs (London taxis) and Uber/Bolt available outside all terminals. Book in advance during peak. (approx. 45–90 min to central London (M4 traffic dependent), £50–90 (₹5,300–9,500)).

Are there airport lounges at London airport?

World-class lounges: British Airways Galleries Club/First (T5), Air India Lounge (T2), multiple Priority Pass and Amex lounges. Premium credit cards often provide lounge access at LHR.

Which airlines fly from London airport?

Airlines operating from London Heathrow Airport include: United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, SAS, KLM, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Air India (from India), and Star Alliance partners; American Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Delta, and oneworld partners; Malaysia Airlines, Emirates (select), Korean Air, and selected carriers; British Airways (exclusive terminal — world's busiest single-airline terminal). Also Iberia and IAG group partners..

How do I book flights from London on HappyFares?

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