All Virgin Atlantic flights arrive and depart at Terminal 3.After landing follow the purple signs to Flight Connections. Go to the Virgin Atlantic desks in the transfer area so the team can check you in for your connecting flight.
Terminal 3 is used by the majority of the members of the Oneworldairline alliance: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Royal Jordanian, and SriLankan Airlines. British Airways, which mainly uses Terminal 5, also offers some flights from this terminal.
The terminals are arranged in a circular format that is referred to as The Terminal Loop. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 serve primarily domestic flights, while the International Terminal serves (you guessed it!)
Terminal 3 has been closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but today Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines will be back on home turf, with their signature flair, seamless check-in and award-winning facilities.
You can walk between Terminals 2 and 3 via the pedestrian underpass. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map. If you have an impairment or mobility difficulties, find out how to request assistance.
Customers may access the Clubhouse at London Heathrow when traveling in an eligible cabin or through their eligible frequent flyer status. Lounge access varies by airline. Don't see your SkyTeam airline or frequent flyer program listed? Check out the SkyTeam Lounge Finder.
We recommend that you allow the following minimum connection times: 1 hour for connections within the same Heathrow terminal. 1 hour 30 minutes for connections that require travel between terminals at Heathrow.
If your baggage is checked through to your final destination, that's where you clear customs. If you're collecting your baggage and checking in to your next flight yourself, you need to pass through customs at Heathrow.
Fabulous food and drink is always included in Economy. Quality, tasty hot meals served with a starter, your choice of wine, spirits, beer or soft drinks – and pudding, of course.
This resulted in luggage delays, long queues and delays for travellers with reduced mobility. As with other airports worldwide, Heathrow has been experiencing chaos due to staff shortages amid a summer rush as Covid-19 bans are being lifted.
Terminal 5 beat its international counterparts, winning “World's Best Airport Terminal” for the sixth time in its 11 year history, whilst Terminal 2 is close behind as fourth best globally. Overall, Heathrow maintained its position as one of the top 10 airports in the world.