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Tell us your airline when booking — we confirm the correct terminal and drop you at the right forecourt.

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  Rule of thumb: T5 = British Airways. T3 = Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, most long-haul non-BA. T2 = Star Alliance (Lufthansa, Swiss, Singapore). T4 = Qatar Airways, KLM, Air France. Always confirm on your boarding pass. Updated August 2026.

Quick Airline Terminal Lookup

The fastest way to find your terminal. Always cross-check with your boarding pass or the Heathrow official terminal finder before travel — airlines occasionally move terminals for specific routes.

Airline Terminal Alliance / Notes
British AirwaysT5All BA flights — all long-haul and short-haul
IberiaT5Oneworld — shares T5 with BA
EmiratesT3Long-haul — Dubai, Maldives, Australia, US
Virgin AtlanticT3Long-haul — US, Caribbean, West Africa
American AirlinesT3Oneworld — US routes
Delta Air LinesT3SkyTeam — US routes
Cathay PacificT3Oneworld — Hong Kong, Asia
QantasT3Oneworld — Australia routes
Japan AirlinesT3Oneworld — Japan routes
LufthansaT2Star Alliance — Germany routes
Swiss InternationalT2Star Alliance — Switzerland routes
Air CanadaT2Star Alliance — Canada routes
United AirlinesT2Star Alliance — US routes
Singapore AirlinesT2Star Alliance — Singapore, Australia
Turkish AirlinesT2Star Alliance — Istanbul hub routes
SAS (Scandinavian)T2Star Alliance — Scandinavian routes
Qatar AirwaysT4Oneworld — Doha hub, long-haul connections
KLMT4SkyTeam — Amsterdam hub, Netherlands
Air FranceT4SkyTeam — Paris CDG hub
Etihad AirwaysT4Abu Dhabi hub, long-haul connections

Terminal assignments correct as of August 2026. Always verify on your boarding pass — airline terminal allocations can change, particularly for code-share flights. Use the Heathrow terminal finder to check any airline not listed above.

Terminal 5 — British Airways

T5 handles all British Airways flights at Heathrow — every BA short-haul European route and every BA long-haul departure. It is the busiest terminal at Heathrow by passenger numbers. T5 has its own dedicated access road (off the M25/M4 junction at J14) and is geographically separate from the Central terminal area — your driver takes a different approach road to T5 than to T2 or T3, which is why confirming the terminal at booking matters.

T5 also handles Iberia, which shares the terminal as a Oneworld partner. T5B and T5C are satellite buildings connected by an automated people mover — check your boarding pass for which T5 pier you need. Check-in for T5 long-haul BA flights opens 24 hours before departure online, with bag drop from 3 hours before.

For Kent passengers: honeymoon and long-haul routes via BA

Maldives, Mauritius, Caribbean, USA, Seychelles, South Africa via British Airways — all depart from T5. Most BA long-haul routes operate early morning departures (6am–10am window). A 4–5am pickup from Tunbridge Wells or surrounding villages avoids peak M25 traffic.

Terminal 3 — Emirates, Virgin Atlantic & Long-Haul

T3 handles the majority of major long-haul carriers operating out of Heathrow other than British Airways. Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Japan Airlines all operate from T3. It is in the Heathrow Central area, sharing the same terminal road as T2 — which means it is easy to end up at T2 when you need T3 (or vice versa) if directions are not clear. Your driver will drop you at the correct forecourt.

T3 is the honeymoon terminal for most Virgin Atlantic routes (Caribbean, USA, Africa) and for Emirates routes (Dubai connecting to Maldives, Seychelles, Indian Ocean routes). Delta and American Airlines US routes also use T3, as does Cathay Pacific for Hong Kong connections.

T2 and T3 share the Central terminal road

Both T2 and T3 are on the same terminal road. When your driver drops you, they will confirm whether you need T2 or T3 — do not exit the vehicle and walk to the wrong terminal. Each has its own check-in hall on separate sides of the Central area.

Terminal 2 — Star Alliance Carriers

T2 (The Queen's Terminal) handles the Star Alliance member airlines — Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Canada, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and SAS among the most common for Kent passengers. If your flight is operated by one of these carriers (or a Star Alliance partner airline), T2 is almost certainly your terminal.

T2 was opened in 2014 and is the newest of the four active terminals. It shares the Central terminal road with T3 but has a separate check-in and departures hall. For Kent passengers connecting through Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Zurich (Swiss), Toronto or Vancouver (Air Canada), or Singapore, T2 is the starting point.

Terminal 4 — Qatar Airways, KLM, Air France, Etihad

T4 handles Qatar Airways, KLM, Air France, Etihad, and other SkyTeam carriers not at T3. T4 is geographically separate from the Central terminal area — it sits off Stanwell Moor Road and requires a different approach from M25 J14a. Your driver's route to T4 is different from the route to T2/T3.

Note: T4's multi-storey car park has been closed since June 2026 for building works. This does not affect taxi drop-off at the terminal forecourt, but passengers collecting a hire car or using public parking at T4 should check current arrangements with the parking operator.

Qatar Airways connections for Kent passengers

Qatar Airways (T4) provides popular connecting routes to the Maldives, Thailand, India, Australia, and New Zealand via Doha. For honeymoon and long-haul holiday routes connecting through DOH, T4 is your departure terminal at Heathrow.

Heathrow Drop-Off Charge 2026

Heathrow Airport charges a £7 per entry drop-off fee at all terminal forecourts, increased from £6 on 1 January 2026. The charge applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at T2, T3, T4, and T5. It is enforced by ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras and is payable online by midnight on the day after the drop-off.

Detail Current (January 2026)
Drop-off charge per entry£7.00
Maximum stay in drop-off zone10 minutes
Applies atT2, T3, T4, T5 forecourts — 24/7
EnforcementANPR cameras
Payment deadlineMidnight on the day after drop-off
Penalty for non-payment£80 PCN (£40 if paid within 14 days)
Non-ULEZ-compliant vehiclesAdditional £12.50 daily charge on top

The drop-off charge is factored into the overall cost of your C Line Cars transfer — you do not pay it separately at the barrier. Our vehicles are ULEZ-compliant, so no additional charge applies.

Arrivals & Meet and Greet at Heathrow

For return journeys from Heathrow to Kent, your C Line Cars driver waits in the arrivals hall of your confirmed terminal, holding a name board with your name. Each terminal has a designated meeting point in the arrivals hall, directly after baggage reclaim and customs exit.

  • T2 arrivals: meeting point in the main arrivals hall on the ground floor, after customs
  • T3 arrivals: meeting point in the arrivals hall, past the customs exit — large open area on the right
  • T4 arrivals: meeting point directly beyond the customs gate — smaller arrivals area, easier to spot your driver
  • T5 arrivals: meeting point in the T5 arrivals hall — note that T5B and T5C satellite pier arrivals feed through to the same main T5 arrivals area via the people mover

If you cannot immediately see your driver: do not leave the arrivals zone. Call the number on your booking confirmation and your driver will locate you within the building. Flight tracking means your driver already knows you have landed — they are in the building waiting, not in the car park.

Inter-Terminal Travel at Heathrow

If you need to move between terminals after arrival — for example, collecting a hire car at a different terminal or connecting to a domestic flight — Heathrow offers free inter-terminal transfer options:

  • Elizabeth line: free between Heathrow Central (T2 and T3), T4 (Heathrow Terminal 4 station), and T5 (Heathrow Terminal 5 station). Journey time: approximately 5–8 minutes between stops.
  • Heathrow Express: free for inter-terminal connections between the same stations as the Elizabeth line. Not free for travel to central London.
  • Free transfer bus: buses run between terminals and are signed from each terminal's ground transport area. Allow 15–20 minutes.

If you are connecting between flights at Heathrow, check whether your connection is airside (no need to re-clear security) or landside (you must exit and re-enter security). Airside connections between BA terminals (all within T5) are straightforward. Connections involving different terminals (e.g. arriving at T4 and departing from T5) require going through security again.

Terminal FAQ

Which terminal at Heathrow is British Airways?

Terminal 5 (T5) handles all British Airways flights at Heathrow — all BA short-haul and long-haul departures. T5 has its own dedicated access road and is separate from the Central terminal area. If you are flying British Airways (including on a BA code-share booking), your terminal is T5.

Which terminal at Heathrow is Emirates?

Emirates flights use Terminal 3 (T3) at Heathrow. T3 also handles Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Japan Airlines. T3 is in the Heathrow Central area — sharing the same terminal road as T2, so confirm T3 specifically when giving directions to anyone meeting you.

How much is the Heathrow drop-off charge in 2026?

The Heathrow terminal drop-off charge is £7 per entry from 1 January 2026 (increased from £6 in 2025). It applies at all four active terminal forecourts 24/7, enforced by ANPR cameras. Maximum permitted stay in the drop-off zone is 10 minutes. This charge is factored into your C Line Cars transfer cost — you do not pay it separately.

Where does my driver meet me at Heathrow arrivals?

Your C Line Cars driver waits in the arrivals hall of your confirmed terminal with a name board. Each terminal has a designated meeting point directly after baggage reclaim and customs exit. If you cannot see your driver immediately, do not leave the arrivals zone — call the number on your confirmation and your driver will locate you within the building.

How do I get between Heathrow terminals?

Free inter-terminal travel is available via the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express between Heathrow Central (T2/T3), T4, and T5. Free transfer buses also run. Allow 15–20 minutes for inter-terminal connections. For airside connections within T5 (T5A, T5B, T5C), an automated people mover connects the satellite buildings.

What if I'm not sure which terminal my airline uses?

Check your boarding pass — the terminal is printed on it. Alternatively, use the Heathrow official terminal finder with your airline name. When you book with C Line Cars, tell us your airline and we confirm the correct terminal — one less thing to worry about before your flight.

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