Dropping off passengersYou can be dropped off directly outside your terminal for a charge (exemptions apply). Alternatively, you can use the Long Stay car park for 30 minutes free of charge. Upon exit, the barriers will read your ticket or registration number.
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We use automatic number-plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to record vehicle movements. There are no barriers; you incur a charge when you enter the drop-off zone. We issue Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicle owners who do not pay their Terminal Drop-Off Charge.
How long can you wait at Heathrow Drop Off? Unlike some airports, there isn't a time limit in place at the Heathrow Terminal Drop Off zone. Please keep in mind, however, that you cannot leave your car unattended and must pay the charge every time you re-enter the Drop Off areas.
Heathrow Long Stay FREE ParkingHeathrow offers FREE parking for up to 29 minutes at the Long Stay car parks, perfect if you're dropping off or picking up passengers. ?? Passengers will need to catch the FREE shuttle bus to and from the terminals - transfers run every 10-15 minutes and take 5 minutes.
Pickup from our forecourts (the area outside the terminal building) is not allowed. The nearest location to Terminal 2 for pick-ups is the Terminal 2 short stay car park. Alternatively, you can also collect passengers from the Terminal 2 Long Stay car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.
The nearest location to Terminal 5 for pick-ups is the Terminal 5 short stay car park. Alternatively, you can also collect passengers from the Terminal 5 Long Stay car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.
How long can I park in Heathrow Short Stay? The maximum length of stay for pre-book at our Short Stay car parks is 99 days. If you turn up and park on the day without pre-booking, you can stay as long as you like and will continue to pay the roll-up daily tariff.
Picking-up at HeathrowIf you are picking-up a passenger from Heathrow, it is prohibited to wait on the terminal forecourt. Please park in one of our Short Stay car parks, and pay at a pay-on-foot machine, or one of our Long Stay car parks for 30 minutes for free.
When to arrive. We recommend getting to the airport three hours before your flight if you're travelling internationally, or two hours if you're travelling domestically or to Europe.
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.
If you plan to meet them inside the airport, park in short-term parking and wait outside of their terminal. Alternatively, meet them curbside if you don't want to go inside the airport. If you aren't able to pick your traveler up, you can schedule a ride to be ready for your arriving party when they land.
If you're coming from an international flight, it is recommended to schedule your pick up an hour or 1.5 hours after landing to give enough time for getting through customs. It's also recommended to call your assigned driver once you've landed to inform them that you've arrived so they know to expect you soon.
For anyone who books in advance, the maximum length of stay at Heathrow Short Stay Parking Terminal 2 is 99 days. If you just turn up on the day without pre-booking, you can stay as long as you like, you'll just continue to pay the roll-up daily tariff.
Heathrow Airport though has stepped up its comfort factor allowing you to be able to spend the night within the airport and not have to splash out on an airport hotel in the surrounding area.