Kurzinfo

Key information about London Heathrow Airport

IATA Code
LHR
ICAO Code
EGLL
Timezone
Europe/London
Rail Connection
Yes

Aktuelles Wetter am LHR

Current conditions from aviation METAR reports

LHR — London

EGLL
13°C
MVFR
Wind
SSW 19kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Clouds
OVC 2,600ft
Pressure
1012 inHg
Dew Point
7°C

Lage

London Heathrow Airport on the map

Terminal- & Anreise-Guide

Essential information for London Heathrow Airport

Terminals

4 terminals — T2, T3, T4, and T5. T1 closed in 2015. T5 is exclusively used by British Airways and Iberia.

Getting There

Heathrow Express (15 min to Paddington, £25); Elizabeth line (30 min to Paddington, £12); Piccadilly line (50 min, £6); National Express coaches; taxis

Annual Passengers

79.2M passengers per year · Operating since 1946 · 2 runways

Check-In Tip

T5 check-in opens 3 hours before departure for most BA flights. Arrive at least 3 hours early for long-haul.

Parking

Short stay from £4/30 min, long stay from £26/day. Pre-booking online saves up to 40%.

Dining & Shopping

100+ restaurants and shops across all terminals including Wagamama, Itsu, Pret, and Gordon Ramsay Plane Food (T5).

Did you know? Heathrow is the UK's only hub airport and one of the busiest in the world by international passengers.

Reisetipps für LHR

  • Check your flight status — Use Departra to track your flight number for real-time gate changes, delays, and estimated departure times before you leave for the airport.
  • Check the weather — Our live METAR weather section above shows current conditions at LHR. Poor weather can cause delays, so check before you travel.
  • Arrive early — Allow time for check-in, security screening, and finding your gate. Airport queues can be unpredictable, especially during school holidays and bank holiday weekends.
  • Explore nearby airports — If flights from LHR are unavailable or expensive, check our nearby airports section above for alternative options.

Über uns London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) is located in London, GB. It serves as a major gateway for passengers travelling to and from the region, connecting London with destinations across the globe. Whether you are flying for business or leisure, London Heathrow Airport offers a range of facilities to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Departra provides live flight tracking, departure boards and arrival information for London Heathrow Airport. You can search for any flight by number to see its real-time status, estimated departure and arrival times, gate information, and current weather conditions at both the origin and destination airports. Our data is sourced from ADS-B receivers and aviation databases to give you the most up-to-date picture of operations at LHR.

For the latest departures from London Heathrow Airport, visit our London departures board. You can also explore other airports, airlines, and routes from the links above. All flight information is provided for general reference — please confirm details directly with your airline before travelling.