Heathrow Terminal 5 is the main base for British Airways, and it also serves Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling. It is one of the busiest single-airline terminals in Europe, with tens of millions of passengers a year.
Airlines at Terminal 5
- British Airways: short-haul and most long-haul routes
- Iberia: Madrid and selected Spanish routes
- Aer Lingus: Dublin and other Irish routes
- Vueling: Barcelona and selected European routes
Parking for Terminal 5
With Meet & Greet you drive to the T5 drop-off, hand over your keys at the kerbside, and we take the car to our secure car park. When you return, your car is brought back to the T5 arrivals area. Park & Ride is the alternative if you would rather save money and take the shuttle.
Skipping the car park and the shuttle is especially handy at T5, where the check-in hall can be very busy at peak times.
Tips for flying from T5
- Leave extra time for security. Queues build between 7am and 9am.
- T5A, T5B and T5C are linked airside, so check your gate before you set off.
- British Airways long-haul check-in opens about three hours before departure.
- Premium lounges are worth a visit if your ticket includes them.
Getting to Terminal 5
T5 is the westernmost terminal, close to the M25 and M4. The Heathrow Express from London Paddington takes about 21 minutes to T5, and the Elizabeth line also serves the terminal.