London Heathrow Airport

Full name: London Heathrow Airport

Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts:
Tel: +44 (0)8700 000123.

Transfer between terminals:
Transfer between the four terminals is free on the Heathrow Express train.

Transfer to the city:
The best way to London is on the Heathrow Express train, which leaves every 15 minutes for Paddington station taking 15 minutes. Tickets can be booked on 0845 600 1515 or at www.heathrowexpress.co.uk. Paddington has good connections to the other London railway stations and all parts of London via the underground (the tube). Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes passengers into central London in around 40 minutes; it is a slower way to travel, but much cheaper. London's black taxi cabs also service Heathrow Airport, the journey time to central London varies from 20 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic.

Car rental:
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt each operate at all terminals.

Facilities:
There are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, ATMs and currency exchange facilities in all terminals. Each terminal also has a left luggage facilities and postal services. Disabled facilities are good; those requiring special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

Parking:
Short-term parking is available adjacent to the airport. A free shuttle service links the terminals and the long-term and business car parks. Parking can be booked on 0870 0001000 or via the airport website. Valet parking is available at all four terminals (Tel: 0500 340089). Motorbikes can park free of charge at designated areas at each terminal.

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