

Set your sights on Notting Hill, Kensington, or Marylebone which are all in the western part of London. Store your luggage at the airport with the Excess Baggage Company (charges apply).

If you’re a transit passenger at Heathrow, make the most of your layover and head into town. When the Elizabeth Line opens, these trains will cross London to Shenfield in Essex. The journey time is a lot shorter than the Underground. The ticket is about half the price of the Heathrow Express. Transport for London (TfL) runs them now but some people still use their old name, Heathrow Connect. Compromise and hop on the stopping trains to Paddington. The Tube is a lot slower but you’ll save money if you have time to sit on the Piccadilly Line for an hour. It is the quickest route – just 15 minutes. Instead, it’s far better to travel by train.Ĭatch the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station. Similarly, bus transfers aren’t recommended unless you’re a fan of sitting in traffic.

Even so, the capital’s congested roads mean that getting to the West End by taxi can be time-consuming. Heathrow is the 2nd closest of the 6 London airports to the centre of the city – the appropriately named London City Airport is nearer. You simply pick up what you’ve paid for in the arrivals hall when you return from your trip. There’s also a “collect on return” option for inbound passengers. The “reserve and collect” service allows you to browse at home – you pick up your purchases before your flight. Transfer passengers with more than 3 hours between flights can visit shops in other terminals. For instance, you can book a complimentary appointment with a personal shopper airside. The airport has several retail initiatives that make shopping much easier and more convenient for flyers. Sample the ice cream, which is chilled by liquid nitrogen. At Terminal 2, you’ll find The Perfectionist’s Café by the equally successful Heston Blumenthal. You’ll never moan about airline food again because the restaurant’s To Go menu is designed to be taken on board your flight. Terminal 5 is home to Gordon Ramsey’s Plane Food. Take the opportunity to dine at a celebrity chef’s restaurant. If you have a few hours to spare before your flight, there’s plenty to do in Heathrow Airport after you clear security. What are the highlights and features of Heathrow Airport?
