For sheer number and frequency of flights, London Heathrow Airport is hard to beat as a hub for world travel. If you’re catching a connecting flight, this section of the site will help you every step of the way.
For your personalised connection guide, please use the ‘which terminal’ portal on the left. Simply, type in your flight details when prompted to display your personalised connection route, showing the process, connecting terminal and minimum connection times.
Alternatively, click here
Connection Times: Important information
Pages within this section may quote minimum connection times. These only apply if you have booked a connecting ticket with an airline or travel agent, and any baggage is checked through to your final destination.
Minimum connection times do not apply if:
- You have arranged your own flight connection; or
- You need to pick up baggage at Heathrow
In these cases you should follow signs for arrivals, then check in as normal for your connecting flight. Please allow extra time for your journey. If you need to change terminals, please visit our travel between terminals page
Domestic Connecting to Domestic
Terminal 1 to Terminal 1
Terminal 1 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 1 Domestic
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections. You will be asked to show your ticket before you enter the departure lounge.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates. If you are a non-UK resident and wish to reclaim VAT on any purchases, you can do so in the departure lounge.
Terminal 1 to Terminal 5
Terminal 1 Domestic, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man flight to Terminal 5 Domestic, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man flight
Connection time: 120 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 to ten minutes.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Staff will check your ticket to ensure you are in the right place and that you have sufficient time to catch your onward flight. They will also check that you are not carrying too many bags and that your bags conform to airline size restrictions.
If you are connecting from an international flight to a UK or Ireland flight you will need to pass through passport control/immigration.
To ensure we maintain the highest levels of airport security, we are now required by the Department for Transport to capture the photo image of departing passengers. Passengers who refuse to enrol and validate their identity will be declined entry and will be unable to board their flight. More information about biometric security.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security. More information about security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
Connecting to international flights
Terminal 1 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 1 International
Connection time: 45 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections. You will be asked to show your ticket before you enter the departure lounge. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Terminal 1 to Terminal 3
Terminal 1 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 3 International
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 to ten minutes.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates
If you are a non-UK resident and wish to reclaim VAT on any purchases, you can do so in the departure lounge.
Terminal 1 to Terminal 4
Terminal 1 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 4 International
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 to ten minutes.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
Terminal 1 to Terminal 5
Terminal 1 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 5 International
Connection time: 120 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 minutes.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Staff will check your ticket to ensure you are in the right place and that you have sufficient time to catch your onward flight. They will also check that you are not carrying too many bags and that your bags conform to airline size restrictions.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
Terminal 5 to Terminal 5
5 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 5 Domestic
Connection time: 60 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Staff will check your ticket to ensure you are in the right place and that you have sufficient time to catch your onward flight. They will also check that you are not carrying too many bags and that your bags conform to airline size restrictions.
To ensure we maintain the highest levels of airport security, we are now required by the Department for Transport to capture the photo image of departing passengers. Passengers who refuse to enrol and validate their identity will be declined entry and will be unable to board their flight..
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
Terminal 5 to Terminal 1
Terminal 5 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 1 International
Connection time: 120 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 to 10 minutes.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
Terminal 5 to Terminal 3
Terminal 5 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 3 International
Connection time: 120 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 to ten minutes.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
If you wish to visit your airline’s ticket desk you will find it at this point.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
Terminal 5 to Terminal 4
Terminal 5 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 4 International
Connection time: 120 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
A dedicated bus will take you to your departure terminal. They are free and depart every 6 to ten minutes.
Your hand baggage must conform to EU and UK government regulations. At this point your hand baggage will be checked. Please note, liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to H M Customs, please use the telephone prior to Security to contact a member of staff.
If you are travelling with BA and wish to visit the ticket desk, you will find it at this point. The KLM desk is located in the departure lounge.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates. The KLM ticket desk is also located in the departure lounge.
Terminal 5 to Terminal 5
Terminal 5 Domestic Connecting to Terminal 5 International
Connection time: 60 minutes*
Your connections plan is as follows. You will be able to spend any extra time that you have in the departure lounge, where you will find a wide variety of exciting shops, restaurants and facilities to help you enjoy your time at the airport and prepare for your onward journey.
Welcome to Heathrow. On leaving the aircraft please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
Staff will check your ticket to ensure you are in the right place and that you have sufficient time to catch your onward flight. They will also check that you are not carrying too many bags and that your bags conform to airline size restrictions.
Once you arrive in the departure lounge you will be ready for your next flight. Check the screens for information about your flight, as they will tell you when to go to your departure gate. Meanwhile, you can relax, shop, eat and use other facilities here. Please note there are no service facilities or shops at the departure gates.
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