You just drive yourself to whichever Heathrow Airport terminal you are flying from, where you will be met by our Handover Captain from Purple Parking. A driver will collect your vehicle and take it to our secure car park nearby, where it will stay for the duration of your trip.

Purple Parking at Heathrow in 2026 primarily operates as a "Meet & Greet" or "Park & Ride" service. For "Meet & Greet," you drive directly to the Short Stay car park of your specific terminal (T2, T3, T4, or T5). You are met by a Purple Parking driver who performs a quick vehicle inspection via body-cam or tablet, takes your keys, and drives your car to a secure, off-site facility. You simply walk into the terminal in under 2 minutes. On your return, after you collect your bags, you call the driver, and your car is brought back to the same drop-off point. For the "Park & Ride" option, you drive to their main yard located on Bath Road, park your car, and take a shuttle bus (running every 10–15 minutes) to the terminal. All Purple Parking lots in 2026 are "Park Mark" accredited, meaning they have 24/7 security, CCTV, and perimeter fencing. It is a cost-effective alternative to "Official Heathrow Parking" while still offering professional, insured handling of your vehicle.