Heathrow Flight Tracker | Live Arrivals & Departures, All Terminals

Which terminal? Heathrow airlines by terminal

Heathrow has four passenger terminals, and the terminal is set by the airline, so confirm it before you set off. The boards above cover all four; each row shows the terminal.

• Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) – Star Alliance airlines including Lufthansa, United, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Swiss and Aer Lingus, plus some independents. See our Terminal 2 guide.
• Terminal 3 – Oneworld carriers such as American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines and Qantas, together with Virgin Atlantic, Delta and Emirates. See our Terminal 3 guide.
• Terminal 4 – SkyTeam airlines including Air France and KLM, plus Qatar Airways, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines and other Middle East and Asian carriers. See our Terminal 4 guide.
• Terminal 5 – British Airways and Iberia only. Most “Heathrow Terminal 5 arrivals” searches are BA long-haul flights. See our Terminal 5 guide.

Airlines do move between terminals, so check your boarding pass close to departure. New York JFK, Dubai and Doha were the busiest international routes in 2025, and Edinburgh the busiest domestic.

Heathrow departures and gate information

The live departures board above lists every outbound flight with its scheduled and estimated time, destination, airline, terminal and status, and you can move the date forward to check tomorrow’s departures. Heathrow recommends arriving two hours before a European flight and three hours before long-haul. Gate numbers appear on the terminal screens shortly before boarding; at Terminal 5 the B and C gates are a transit ride from the main building, and some Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 gates are a long walk, so move as soon as your gate is called.

Picking someone up at Heathrow

A £7 charge applies every time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off area, with a ten-minute maximum stay; non-payment means an £80 parking charge, reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days, and payment is due by midnight the next day. Pick-ups and waiting are not permitted in the drop-off areas: use the Terminal Parking (short stay) car parks, which sit a short walk from each arrivals hall, or the free Park & Ride car parks with a free bus to the terminal. Long-haul arrivals typically take 45 to 60 minutes from landing to the arrivals hall; European arrivals with e-gates are often out in 30. For onward travel into town, see our Heathrow to central London routes.

Heathrow flight information FAQs

Which terminal is British Airways at Heathrow?

Terminal 5 for almost all BA flights, with some BA services from Terminal 3. Check your booking, as BA does use both.

Which terminal do Emirates, Qatar and Etihad use at Heathrow?

Emirates uses Terminal 3. Qatar Airways and Etihad use Terminal 4.

Where is the pick-up point at Heathrow?

The Terminal Parking (short stay) car park at your terminal, or the free Park & Ride car parks with a bus to the terminal. Waiting in the drop-off zones is not allowed and the £7 charge applies on entry.

How do I check tomorrow’s arrivals at Heathrow?

Use the date selector on the live arrivals board above to view Heathrow arrivals and departures for tomorrow or any upcoming date, for all four terminals.

How long do arrivals take at Heathrow?

Allow 45 to 60 minutes for a long-haul arrival and around 30 minutes for a European arrival with hand luggage. Every pickup with our Heathrow chauffeur service includes 60 minutes of free waiting from touchdown.

How early should I arrive at Heathrow before a flight?

Two hours before a European flight and three hours before long-haul, plus time for the walk or transit to the gate at Terminals 2, 3 and 5.

Getting from Heathrow

The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express cover Paddington and the West End (check our Heathrow train closures list for the dates they are not running), but for a hotel, a group with luggage or anywhere outside central London a pre-booked car is the direct option: met inside the arrivals hall of any terminal with a name board, tracked against the live board above, one fixed price. Routes run to London hotels and across the UK, plus transfers between Heathrow and Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City for connecting passengers. Read what our clients say or book online in under a minute.