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Terminal 5
Airport Terminal
Hillingdon
"Excellent place to catch a flight"(38 Tips)
"The BA lounges are great, if you are privileged."(15 Tips)
"Giraffe, fast, friendly, good breakfast"(12 Tips)
"Quiet and perfect for some shut eye"(18 Tips)
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The most exciting way to arrive at T5 is to prebook and drive to the Business car park, then take the free personal electric Heathrow Pod service straight to the terminal entrance.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Jason FeigheryAugust 14, 2013It's much cheaper to take the tube into London than any other option. It takes about 45 minutes to central London so if you have the time use the tube! Buying a travel card is also probably be cheaperUpvoted Mar 21
The BA Galleries lounge right after security is often busy due to being the first one people see. Use the South Lounge above gate A19 for a quieter time with more seatsUpvoted 1 week ago
JauntedApril 16, 2011Before security, take the escalators allll the way down to discover a surprise market. The M&S down here is pretty great, with lots of to-go food options. Sunset is gorgeous at check-in area.
Georgia TurvilleAugust 17, 2013Don't bother with the Heathrow Express. It may be faster but is a rip off. Get the Piccadilly line to central London. Costs you less than £5 and it is 45 or so to central and 55ish to Kings Cross
T5 is one of the best international terminals I've been through. The BA flagship lounges are great. Baggage arrives quickly. If returning from B/C gates, use the lifts = faster than the escalators.
One of the best terminal in the world for shopping, space, food and services! I suggest you spend some time wondering around...
AdrianMay 28, 2018If you’re going to Paddington the TfL service is reasonably quick (about ten minutes slower than Heathrow Express due to stops) and MUCH cheaper! You can also just use contactless payment or Apple Pay
I love Terminal 5! C1 is Visa & passport check for BA. A lot of shops to explore after passport control and for arrivals Uber is at Level 1, Row R short stay. It takes around 10min for Uber.
If time is short, it's much quicker to get between the transit and the gate areas by elevator (compared with the escalator)! The smart money follows the crews - that's what they do!
Michael SchöllhammerOctober 22, 2015the big white tables in the hall next to the south business lounge serve power plugs in all output types and nice chairs. perfect for getting work done.
Checking in at LHR T5? Look up at these signs to see the quickest route through security. North usually busiest.
Travis FearsNovember 12, 2017Little known fact, theres a secret pedestrian tunnel between A, B, and C. Great for stretching your legs between long-haul flights.
Majo JurkovicOctober 11, 2018For me one of the easiest terminals in the world, don’t think that this service can be more organised as clearly after your first step inside the building you can see everything for your trip.- Hidden behind World Duty Free, between gates A12-A13 is a quiet area with reclined seating, tables and charging points, overlooking the airplane taxiway
T5 pro tip: never take the escalators between the terminal and the Tube station or Heathrow Express. Lifts are ALWAYS faster.
Pato MjiaMarch 16, 2019Don’t miss the sweet potato chips and the Hummus at The George. A great place to let time go by and enjoy delicious food and excellent service.
It's actually scattered across three buildings, so you might have to take a shuttle to your final gate. Mostly quiet but people tend to get in the way.
Easily the best of the 5 terminals as it’s the newest and benefits from much better design / technology. Lounges are a highlight
Alex CurielDecember 19, 2018One of the best terminals I’ve been. Very modern, loads of shops and food places from all ranges! Easy to move around!
YasminNovember 4, 2014Lovely terminal but deteriorating airline...... Come on BA you can do so much better than aircrafts that lose air conditioning each time Riyadh coordinates are entered- Been to dozens and dozens of airports around the globe. LHR T5 amongst very best. Major hub airport, yet e-passport border+fantastic baggage handling = smooth+fast. All airports should be like this.
Kill the time - play a game of “Find the working power outlet to charge your phone”. Beware of traps if you see one free - it’s most likely out of order. You only win if it really charges your phone!!
Do try Gordon Ramsay's food, it is not as expensive as its usual cuisine, packed beautifully and a change for airplane food!
If you’d like some exercise before your flight and are departing from B or C, you can take the lift down to -4 and then walk to the ancillary terminal. It’s 10 mins from A to B, a further 10 to C.
Looking for a power plug? Grab a bite at Wagamama, sit down at the first seat on the left with a view of the terminal. Power's in the pillar next to you.
When transferring between the main terminal and satellite B and C gates, why not use the underground walkway beneath the train transfer, good to get a few more steps in! Access by the loft or stairs.
Priscilla @shescookinMarch 8, 2015If you flew international First or Business Class on BA - save your boarding pass and get a free 15 minute neck and shoulder massage at Elemenis Spa at the South Lounge.
North security gates currently as there is a pilot of new security scanners happening - allow you to leave laptops and toiletries in your carry on baggage. Makes security checks a bit faster.
One of the best Terminals ever - huge variety of things to do. Really nice lounges. Good views of runways.
EArchitectJuly 7, 2015Give yourself extra time when coming from London. Terminal 5 is an additional 10 minutes west of main terminals 1-2-3.
It’s so quick to get in and out. Gordon Ramsay is good packed lunch for a long flight. Adds a little bit of luxury.
If you are leaving from Gate A10 make sure you give yourself plenty of time. These gates take you to buses and the planes can be a good 5-8 minute journey away.
Follow signs to 'business car park' and take a ride on the Heathrow Pod. The first public PRT system in the world! It's a ten-minute round trip from Terminal 5 to either Station A or Station B.
Dhary Al RasheedJuly 9, 2013If your flight arrives early in the morning, then the hassle to get through security is quick and prompt. The terminal isn't crowded at that time of day. There's a free 45mins WiFi connection.
A Gates have a much larger selection of shops and restaurants than B or C Gates, so if you have a layover, head to A.
Ross HeneryJanuary 9, 2013Make sure you check out what security check is the quietest ( north or south ) this can make a HUGE difference to the time it takes to clear security and makes extra time for airside drinks :)
Charles OgilvieJanuary 9, 2014Gents lavatories in the baggage collect area often play instrumental versions of 'my heart will go on'. Perfect antidote to a bad nights sleep on a trans Atlantic flight.
Dan MillardJanuary 25, 2017One of the better airport terminals in the U.K., with a good range of shops and nice places to eat and drink...
it’s LHR modern terminal, multi-storey compact and accessible. Lots of eateries at departure, good for packing food if your flight doesn’t provide you with snacks.
Salwan FinjJuly 2, 2019Dedicated BA terminal, loads of shopping towards either side of the gates. Good f&b offering.
Franco Marinari AccianiJanuary 2, 2015Very well organized. 2 BA lounges are located on the right side and left side after X ray scan. The one on the left is closer to boarding gates
LeanneApril 19, 2015Massive! Not enough time to get round all the duty free shops even with 3 hours before departure! Although I would say grab a sandwich instead of eating from a restaurant as they're very expensive.
Justine ArrecheDecember 3, 2014Posh Terminal. If you're not hanging out at the BA Lounge, you might want to eat before you get here, not a ton of options but certainly something for everyone.
General ElectricJuly 26, 2012How have your travels been? The Olympic Torch went on a 7- day journey through 1,000 cities, towns and villages, with 8,000 torchbearers running the flame across the UK.
The best terminal in Heathrow and overall wherever I've been in UK
Great terminal! Super efficient check in and security. Plenty of quality cafes, restaurants and shops
Kent ValentineApril 20, 2013The arrivals doors are so far apart it's hard to monitor both at once. Stand near the arrivals display post between the two for the best view of both.
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Terminal 5
LHR Airport
Hillingdon
Greater London
TW6 2GA
United Kingdom
Hillingdon
Greater London
TW6 2GA
United Kingdom
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"Nice wine selection and really lovely place to wait for a flight"
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"My favorite spot is in the back where you can sit at a glass bar by the windows and watch the whole spectrum of activity, from check-in to security to people boarding, planes at gates and the runways."
Bryan S - 6.7
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