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Heathrow Airport Map and London Airport Information

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Find your way around Heathrow London Airport

Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the world's busiest airports, hosting around 90 airlines and carrying almost 70 million passengers a year. There are five terminals; long haul flights usually arrive at Terminal 3; British Airways flights arrive at the new Terminal 5.

Heathrow Location Map

Use the controls to zoom the map to better see the airline terminals, bus terminal, and tube stops

Heathrow Airport Location

Heathrow Airport is about 17 miles directly west of London. The Heathrow Express is the quickest way into London, arriving at Paddington station in 15-20 minutes. Find out more about Heathrow Express and other means of transportation at the airport: How Do I Get to London From Heathrow Airport?

Finding Flights to Heathrow Airport

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Heathrow Hotels

If you have an early morning flight, it may be convenient for you to book a hotel near the airport.

Close to the airport, and highly rated by users, is the Arora International Heathrow Hotel (check prices). Laura Porter of London Travel recommends the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel (check prices | See review ) Compare prices on other Heathrow Airport Hotels.

For detailed information on Terminal Three, which you'll probably be flying into from the US, see London Heathrow Terminal 3 Check-In Advice. If you're flying BA, you'll want to check out the web site of Terminal 5

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