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London, United Kingdom (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport

Things to know before you go

Terminal Location Terminal 2
(Her Majesty's Terminal)
Recommended Arrival Time

3 hours prior to departure

Ticket Counter Hours Open: 3 hours prior to scheduled departure
Close: 1 hour prior to scheduled departure
Security Checkpoint

5:00am - 10:30pm

Baggage Service Office

admin1@globalbaggage.co.uk

Unaccompanied Minors Unaccompanied minors not permitted 
Skycap/Curbside

No/No

Cashless Lobby

No

Self-Service Kiosk Yes
Priority Security

Yes - Fast Track Lane

Jetbridge Access Yes

 

Carrying Cash

You must declare cash of £10,000 or more if you carry it from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. You do not need to declare any amount of cash if you’re carrying it from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.

More about cash in the UK

LHR Airport Website

LHR Airport Website

London Heathrow Airport
LHR Airport Website
LHR Security Information

LHR Security Information

Airport-specific screening and security information.
LHR Security Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Customs Website

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