Heathrow airport is within the London Borough of Hillingdon and so is part of the Ulez. This means people driving to the airport will have to pay the charge. Most of the charging zone falls within the M25 and motorists driving on the London orbital road will not incur a charge.

Yes, London Heathrow Airport, including Terminal 2, is located entirely within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). This high-fidelity environmental zone was expanded in August 2023 to cover all London boroughs, including the Hillingdon area where Heathrow resides. In 2026, if you drive a vehicle to Terminal 2 that does not meet specific "High-Fidelity" emission standards—generally Euro 4 for petrol and Euro 6 for diesel—you are required to pay a daily charge of £12.50. This charge applies 24 hours a day, midnight to midnight, every day of the year except Christmas Day. It is a high-fidelity necessity for travelers to check their vehicle's compliance on the Transport for London (TfL) website before arrival. Notably, the ULEZ charge is separate from any "Terminal Drop-Off Charge" of £5, meaning an older, non-compliant vehicle could cost a driver £17.50 just for a quick drop-off. Failure to pay the ULEZ fee can result in a significant Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), making public transport options like the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express a much more cost-effective high-fidelity alternative for many.