Where to park when picking someone up from Heathrow terminal 5?

Pickup from our forecourts (the area outside the terminal building) is not allowed. 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.



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Drivers picking up at Heathrow airport must use the short stay car park at each terminal as passengers are directed there through the app. We will take care of the cost of parking for up to 30 minutes (£4.50). Please make sure your passenger arrives within that time before entering the car park.

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The short stay car park is located on Level 5 of the Terminal 5 multi-storey car park and offers easy access to the terminal building. The rates for the short stay car park are £4.50 for up to 30 minutes, £9.00 for up to 1 hour, £13.50 for up to 2 hours, and £18.00 for up to 24 hours.

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If you are picking up please park in a designated pick up space. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, with roll-up prices applying thereafter. Blue badge holders are entitled to 2 hours free parking. When exiting, please press the intercom and show your Blue Badge.

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Passenger pick-up is available from all Heathrow's Short and Long Stay car parks, but not on the terminal forecourts.

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Terminal 5 - Use junction 14 of the M25 to reach the separate access road for this terminal, located on the Western Perimeter Road. The postcode is TW6 2GA.

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How Long Can You Stay In an Airport After Landing? Generally, after landing you can stay inside an airport in the secure airside (transit) area for as long as you'd like. This means that whenever you land, you should think twice about going straight to arrivals, especially if you have a few hours that you need to kill.

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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.

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If you have sat nav, the postcode for Heathrow Terminal 5 is: TW6 2GA.

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Heathrow 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.

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Terminal 5 has its designated 'drop off' zone right outside the building. This will be the most convenient and fast way for your passengers, but will mean a ?5 charge, though some vehicles are exempt from having to pay. Note that you can't pay at a ticket machine - you'll need to do it online or by phone.

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But the good news is that in most cases there's no need to pay anything when saying goodbye to family and friends, as almost all airports have a free area for drop-offs – as long as you're willing to take a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal.

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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.

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