London Airports

Visiting London? Then it’s likely that you’ll be coming by plane! Check out this guide to London airports for everything you need to know from arrivals terminals and departure gates, through to airport amenities and facilities, and airport transfers to and from Central London!

If you are flying into London then it is likely that you will be flying into one of London’s three main airports - London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport or London Stansted Airport. Please note however that London can be serviced by a total of six airports.

London Heathrow Airport

  • Heathrow Airport Transfer

  • Heathrow Airport Private Transfer

  • Heathrow Airport Lounge Access

Gatwick Airport London

  • Gatwick Airport Transfer

  • Gatwick Airport Private Transfer

  • Gatwick Airport Lounge Access

London Stansted Airport

  • London Stansted Transfer (Train)

  • London Stansted Transfer (Bus)

  • London Stansted Private Transfer

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London’s busiest airport and located 20 miles west of London

With over 200,000 passengers arriving and departing every single day, London Heathrow Airport handles more international passengers than any other airport in the world across its 5 terminals.

Arriving and departing from London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport Arrivals is on the ground floor of Terminals 3, 4 and 5, and on the first floor of Terminal 2. After you leave the aircraft, you'll pass through passport control, baggage reclaim and customs. In the arrivals hall, you'll find shops, restaurants, currency exchange, car rental and hotel reservations desks. Likewise you will also find directions for how to get from London Heathrow Airport into Central London.

London Heathrow Airport Departures can be found on the fourth and fifth floors of Terminal 2, the ground floor of Terminal 3, the second floor of Terminal 4 and the top floor of Terminal 5. All passengers must clear security control before entering the London Heathrow Airport departure lounge full of shops, bars and cafes.

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London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most efficient single-runway airport in the world, serving 200 destinations in 90 countries for 35 million customers a year.

London Gatwick Airport is located 45km (28 miles) south of London. London Gatwick Airport is located across the North and South terminals with a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafes, bureaux de change, help desks and left-luggage facilities. For assistance making your way through London Gatwick Airport you can view this helpful London Gatwick Airport map.

Departures and Arrivals at London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport Departures can be found on the third floor of both the North and South Terminals. All passengers must clear security control before entering the departure lounge where you'll find shops, bars, cafes and currency exchange.

London Gatwick Airport Arrivals will first first pass through passport control after leaving the aircraft. Then follow the signs for Baggage Reclaim to pick up your luggage, before going through Customs. In the arrivals hall, you'll find shops, bars, restaurants and currency exchange.

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London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport (STN) is London's busiest airport and one of the fastest growing airports in Europe.

London Stansted Airport is located 64km (40 miles) to the north-east of London. It is home to many of the UK's low-cost airlines (including Ryanair), serving mostly European and Mediterranean destinations.

Arriving and departing from Stansted Airport

The Stansted Airport Arrivals can be accessed after passing through passport control after leaving the aircraft. In the Stansted Airport arrivals hall are a range of shops, restaurants, currency exchanges and car rental desks.

The Stansted Airport Departures area can be found on the ground floor. After checking in, passengers must clear security control before entering the departure lounge for a selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

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