Taxi from Heathrow to London: Journey Times, Prices and Tips by Area

Heathrow has four passenger terminals. Terminal 2 serves Star Alliance airlines such as Lufthansa and United. Terminal 3 handles many long-haul flights, including Virgin Atlantic and Emirates. Terminal 4 serves SkyTeam airlines such as KLM and Air France and sits on the south side of the airport. Terminal 5 is home to British Airways. Always share your flight number and terminal when booking so your driver goes to the right arrivals hall.

Travelling Back to Heathrow

For departures, allow at least two hours before short-haul flights and three hours before long-haul flights. Share your flight time, terminal and pickup address when you book, and the team will suggest the right pickup time. Booking your outward and return journeys together often saves money too.

Travelling With Families and Groups

Families and groups often get the best value from a taxi. Instead of buying several train tickets and carrying bags between platforms, everyone travels together in one vehicle at one fixed price. An MPV comfortably seats up to six people with luggage, while a minibus suits larger parties such as sports teams, school groups, wedding guests and colleagues travelling to a conference. Tell the booking team the exact number of passengers and bags, and mention pushchairs, golf bags or wheelchairs, so the right vehicle is sent. It is also a good idea to choose one person in the group to keep the driver's contact details and booking reference.

Long-Distance Journeys From Heathrow