London Heathrow Airport

Traveling to and from London Heathrow Airport

On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through London Heathrow airport to your destination.

Information

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) Application for Entry into UK
The UK Government will make it mandatory for travellers from countries (including Japanese nationals from January 8, 2025)
designated by the UK Government to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for UK Government designated purposes.
For details, please click ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) Application for Entry into UK.

Guide to England's London Heathrow Airport

Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating through London Heathrow Airport.

London Heathrow Airport website

Arrival Terminal

Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA group will arrive at Terminal 2.

Immigration

Please present your passport at the e-gate.

Information about e-gate (Automatic gate)

Eligible passengers for e-gate

Passengers aged 10 or older with a biometric symbol on the cover of your passport who meet any of the following conditions:

* 10 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

British citizen
Nationals of EU country, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland or the USA
a member of the Registered Traveller Service
- * Those travelling with ID cards are not eligible for e-gate
Visit Guide to faster travel through the UK border for more details.

Customs

Customers with goods to declare must turn in their Customs Declaration forms at Customs. Your luggage may be subject to inspection, regardless of whether you have products to declare or not. In this case, please follow the attendant's instructions.

Minors Traveling Alone

A letter of consent is required for travelers under the age of 18 entering the UK without their parents. Get more details here (Minors Traveling Alone to the UK).

Departure Terminal

Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA group will depart from Terminal 2.

Check-In

Since the boarding gate check-in counters might be subject to change, please check at the airport to the day of departure.
See ANA International Airport Check-In Counter Opening Times.
Please use the international flight self-service check-in machines to check-in (issue the boarding pass) and issue the luggage tags.
- For more information on self-service check-in machines, please go here.

Baggage Check-In

Please attach the luggage tags issued by the self-service check-in machine to your luggage and proceed to the luggage counter at Zone C.

Fast Track Security Screening

Some customers are eligible for fast track security screening--please look for Gold Track signs.

Eligible Travelers:

First class
Business class
ANA Diamond Service Members
ANA Platinum Service Members
ANA Super Flyers Card Members
Star Alliance Gold Members

Note: Please show your boarding pass when using this service.Star Alliance Gold Members are requested to present the Star Alliance Gold Status Card as well.

Transit

From ANA to Other Airlines

ANA flights arrive at Terminal 2B. Immigration and check-in procedures are performed at Terminal 2A. Connecting passengers should take an escalator or elevator on level 2 of Terminal 2B down to Level B1, and then pass through the underground passageway toward Terminal 2A.

On level 2 of Terminal 2A, there is an escalator to Terminal 1 and an escalator to the stop for buses to Terminal 3, 4, and 5. Passengers should proceed toward the terminal for their connecting flight. Passengers connecting to flights departing from Terminal 2A or 2B should pass through the transfer security checkpoint and then take an escalator or elevator up to level 4 (departure floor) of Terminal 2A.

On level 4, there is the transfer area, self-service check-in machines, and transfer counters. Passengers connecting to Terminal 2A should proceed to the departure floor, while passengers connecting to Terminal 2B should proceed via the underground passageway to Terminal 2B.

From Other Airlines to ANA

On level 2 of Terminal 2A, there is the underground passageway from Terminal 2B, and escalators from the stop for buses to Terminal 3, 4, and 5. Pass through the transfer security checkpoint and take an escalator or elevator up to level 4 (departure floor) of Terminal 2A.

On level 4 of Terminal 2A, there is the transfer area, self-service check-in machines, a transfer counter, and an escalator and elevator from Terminal 1. Passengers connecting to an ANA flight should proceed via the underground passageway to the boarding gate in Terminal 2B.

Connecting from Other Airlines

Passengers with no boarding pass should proceed to our transfer desk and check-in at the self-service check-in kiosk.
Passengers with through checked baggage should contact us using the phone at our transfer desk as ANA needs to confirm the baggage detail(s).
- No staff is attending at transfer desk

London Heathrow (LHR) to Downtown London

* "→" indicates the route.

Subway

Piccadilly Line

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Piccadilly Circus

Platform: Station directly connected to terminal
Time required: Approx. 50 minutes
Fare: Cash ￡6, Oyster Card (off peak) ￡3.10, (peak) ￡5.10
Operating hours: Mon. to Fri. 5:10 to 23:43, Sat. 5:10 to 23:20, Sun. 5:13 to 23:26 (generally 5 minute intervals. Approx. 10 minute intervals early in the morning and late at night. The Night Tube that runs on weekends and at night is closed)

Train

Heathrow Express

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Paddington Sta.

Platform: The station is directly connected to the terminal
Time required: Approx. 15 minutes
Fare: £25 for one way express (£22 online), £5.50 for ticket purchased in advanced for a specific date, £37 round trip. Business First Class ticket: £32 one way, £55 round trip.
Operating hours: Mon. to Fri. 5:17 to 23:59, Sat & Sun. 5:17 to 23:47 (approx. 30-minute intervals)

Tfl Rail

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Paddington Station

Platform: The station is directly connected to the terminal
Time required: Approx. 30 minutes
Fare: Oyster Card (off peak) ￡10.10, (peak) ￡10.80
Operating hours: Mon. to Sat. 5:28 to 0:13 (following day), Sun. 6:07 to 0:07 (following day) (approx. 30-minute intervals)

* As of November, 2020, the railway service is operating on an emergency schedule that is subject to change, for example with fewer trains. Times may vary on weekends due to construction, so it is best to check.

Bus

Mid-Distance Bus Coach National Express

LHR Terminals 2, 3 → Victoria Coach Sta.

Platform: Departs from Central Bus Sta., 5 to 10 minute walk from Terminals 2, 3
Time required: Approx. 50 to 80 minutes
Fare: From ￡10 (￡1 for online reservation fee, and ￡1.50 for insurance, and ￡2 for seat reservation)
Operating hours: Tue. to Thu. 4:50 to 22:10,Fri. to Mon. 4:05 to 22:40 (About 4 per day)

* As of November 2020, there are fewer buses in operation.

Taxi

Taxi Stand: Departs outside each terminal
Time required: Approx. 60 minutes (Depends on local traffic conditions)
Fare: ￡70 to 100 (For black cabs, the fare varies depending on traffic. You are charged an additional ￡2.80 when taking a taxi from the taxi stand at Heathrow Airport. A surcharge is added at night, on holidays, and during the period from before Christmas to New Year's, for example.)
Operating hours: 24 hours

Instructions for London Heathrow Airport

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) Application for Entry into UK

The UK Government will make it mandatory for eligible travellers from specific countries (including Japanese nationals from January 8, 2025) to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

You will be checked for an ETA application status at check-in.
If you are a designated national and do not hold an ETA, you may not be allowed to board our flights at the direction of the UK authorities.
Please check in advance whether you need an ETA and complete the application process before you are coming to the airport.

How to Apply

Applications can be made via the ETA official website or the UK ETA APP.

Applicable passengers:For information on whether you are eligible to apply for an ETA, please refer to the ETA official webpage.
Also, please refer to the official ETA webpage for information on the dates when you must travel with an ETA and when you can start your application.
Application fee (Current as of January 8, 2025):£10 GBP
How long it takes:In general, 3 working days
Period of validity:2 years from the date of acquisition

* If you renew your passport after obtaining an ETA, you need to apply for and obtain a new one.