At a glance
- IATA
- LHR / EGLL
- City
- London (United Kingdom)
- Passengers / yr
- 83,859,729
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 83 ft
- Coordinates
- 51.47, -0.46
- Type
- Large Airport
Hub for
Carriers that operate this airport as a primary hub.
- British Airways (BA / BAW)
Airport profile
| IATA | LHR |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGLL |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Coordinates | 51.470748, -0.459909 |
| Elevation | 83 ft |
| Annual passengers | 83,859,729 |
| Aircraft movements / yr | 473,965 |
| Cargo (tonnes / yr) | 1,536,385 |
| Phone | +44 (0) 20 3368 8968 |
| Website | Official site |
| Reference | Wikipedia |
Airlines operating
Carriers currently mapped to this airport on ACF Tourism.
Popular routes
Transit & arrival
- Allow at least 60 minutes for domestic and 120 minutes for international transit.
- Confirm boarding-pass and baggage policies with your operating airline.
- This airport operates on Europe/London; confirm local arrival/departure times.
- Carry a printed or digital boarding pass and valid government-issued ID for security.
Facilities & services
- Most major airports offer lounges, currency exchange, free Wi-Fi and dining options.
- Wheelchair and special-assistance requests should be made at the time of booking.
- Confirm baggage trolley, smoking zone and prayer-room availability with the operator.
- Ground transport options (metro, taxi, ride-hail, shuttles) vary by city — verify before arrival.
Operational facilities are subject to change by the airport authority.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for London Heathrow?
The IATA code is LHR and ICAO is EGLL.
Which timezone is London Heathrow in?
London Heathrow operates on Europe/London timezone.
How many airlines operate at London Heathrow?
At least 12 mapped airlines are linked to London Heathrow on ACF Tourism. Live availability varies by route and date.
What are popular routes from London Heathrow?
The top 3 routes available for London Heathrow are listed in the 'Popular routes' section above with one-click search links.