"Jimmy please, not now, I'm too busy!"* Does going through airport security make you tense and irritable? Does it give you a headache that makes you want to scream at your children? One that not even Anacin can cure? Well, I didn't need to worry about that at Heathrow. I showed up for my flight back to NYC pretty early and it only took me five minutes to get through security. They had plenty of lines, lots of screeners and scanning my carry on bags was easy (plus they had a really great system of returning trays from the plane side of the x-ray machine back to the other side). This was at Terminal 4 and they were doing some renovations there so it wasn't all sunshine and lollipops, but if I can get through security in five minutes and then there are plenty of places to eat ** and sit (which there were) and clean restrooms (or "loos" as I believe they're called), I can't complain. Maybe because my home airports are JFK and LGA, I have low expectations, but I loved being able to take the Tube straight from my hotel and be delivered right to the terminal. Jolly good show, Heathrow! P.S. when arriving I was through Customs/Immigration in 8 minutes. Awesome! _________________________________________ *Here's Mom yelling at Jimmy: http://youtu.be/wgLmqNBqFSU ** See my review for Garfunkel's read more

Very impressed with the staff and facilities! This is one of the biggest, most well-run airports that I have been to! The airport itself is very spacious and run very smoothly. Everything in the airport was kept clean, including the tables, chairs, bathrooms, etc. The staff is very nice and helpful, which is especially great for foreign travelers trying to catch their flights. We had several friendly interactions with the workers. Even when we were caught up in security, they were super nice. (Word of caution: remove your liquids from your carry ons because they are very strict with this, much more than other airports that I have been to). We stayed here for our 7 hour layover. A couple of staff members gave us great advice about whether or not to leave the airport to visit Central London. Based on the time-frame, immigrations process, and transit to the city, they kindly recommended to not make the trek and risk missing our connecting flight to our destination. Although we wish we didn't have to stay in an airport for such a long layover, we are glad that it was at this beautiful airport! Can't wait to come back to visit London! read more

I've never been to an airport that was so amazing but, at the same time, infuriating beyond belief. Now is the time to prepare for a journey into LHR from multiple perspectives. LHR with a connection of an hour or less: It's a mess. You're a mess. Everything is a mess. You land in terminal 5, but need to go to 3 to grab your connection. The terminals are an inordinate number of miles, meters, and kilometers away from one another. People are moving slow. The busses seem to take forever. You're sweating. Other people are sweating. You're driving on the wrong side of the road. You're wondering why there is no tram. Time is a flat circle. You're international, so you need to go through security again, and the UK version of the TSA is beyond anal about liquids. They must be packed in a very specific plastic bag that nobody has access to except for the people the work in the airport. Luggage is being flagged left and right. UK TSA people searching your luggage move slower than anyone you've ever seen before. You're sweating. Yes, please unpack my entire bag to find the cologne, even though you already know where it is. Do feel free to add in some British sarcasm as I very politely explain a big machine with wings is about to go up into the air without us. Now we have to the gate and be the last people on the plane after begging for them to open the doors back up. Yes, this happened. Moral of the story: international connections need a solid 90 minutes, minimum, or you actually might not make it. LHR with a gigantic layover: Sure, check my bag for liquids, I could care less. Yep, those are dirty clothes, feel free to touch all of them, i'll just stand here knowing I have absolutely nowhere to go. Oh, you want to check my boarding pass 20 times? (I counted, this is fact.) Sure, go ahead. The lounges are amazing, the shopping is awesome, and there is so much to explore you definitely won't get bored. LHR as a UK resident: You would know better than I, but I would say you are definitely used to this, and know what to do. LHR as as destination: I saw a lot of doors that went outside, and as much as I wanted to explore the outdoors, there was plenty too do inside and it would probably take a solid two hours to get back in. As you can see, my experience with Heathrow is varied. I have been very relaxed, very sweaty, very upset, and very full all at different points in my two experiences here. I was successful in both nearly missing a connection and in getting a fantastic deal on a messenger bag at Ted Baker. My boarding pass was checked no less than 20 total combined times, and the airport is so big (and the bus ride so filled with twists and turns) that I don't even really have a mental grasp on what it looks like. Until next time, LHR. I'll see you with my luggage, boarding pass, and the damn plastic bag you like so much. read more

I loathe this airport. Not because of the facility, but because of the airport security. They treat flight crews worse than passengers. I've been harassed here many times and treated like crap by the security staff. One of them even overreacted and threatened to have me arrested just because I had an issue with him touching me inappropriately. I'm not the only one that has this issue, a majority of flight crews have this problem with security, and that's why most of us check our luggage with liquids. Even that doesn't guarantee that we won't get touch by the security perverts because we are randomly selected. One of the reasons why I don't like to fly in and out of England. Urgh. The queen needs to realize that flight crews are not the enemy! They have so much to learn from the Irish. Those guys know how to run an airport! read more

I would like to point out some things that I have experienced. First, the lack of security around the airport after certain times, it's incredible. Around 11pm ish when I was trying to get a taxi in terminal 5, there was a person with pure bad intentions harassing each of us if ''we need a ride''. There were several people feeling unsafe. Then, he keep insisting. Now what would happen if someone is in a hurry, maybe doesn't speak English, and take the taxi with him? It's incredible that I have experienced it. And no one did nothing. I strongly suggest to other tourists to take flights that arrive earlier, or be aware of their safety. read more

This was an airport that was very easy to figure out with plenty of signs. The shops and restaurants were also pretty plentiful here. Unlike the US, you'll need to remove your tablets from your carry-on bags and luggage before going through security. Also unlike the US, you don't need to remove your tennis shoes. They also have easy to use charging stations with outlets for the UK 3 prong plug and the Euro 2 prong plug. The stations have a pretty large flat surface for you to put your device as it charges. read more

This airport is very busy being a major hub in Europe and popular destination for international visitors. The airport could use some updating but it's efficient getting travelers through and I was impressed with my experience recently. I also liked the dining options and different stores to visit before flying home. I had a positive experience at Heathrow airport. read more

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In 5-6-23 about 1:55 pm we arrived outside. We approached a outside baggage porter after we loaded our 5 pieces of luggage on a trolley. The Porter pushed our luggage inside to one of the American Airlines customer service rep. The bags were weighed none were over weight. He then asked for 45#s. There are no signs the Porters charge @ we were going to give the Porter a generous tip. We used all of our remaining #s & US dollars to pay him. I feel we were taken advantage of & our extremely disappointed. We are 74 & 71 years of age. My husband walks with a cane. read more

If you are seeking great cardio, look no further than Heathrow Airport! No matter which terminal you are flying in/out/thru, you must walk through long corridors after long corridors. Even after flying through many airports, I still believe no airport requires as much walking as Heathrow does. As London's main international gateway, London Heathrow (LHR) is most likely everyone's entrance or exit from abroad. The positive aspects of this airport are: * Cleanliest in every corner: Few airports in my experience are as immaculate * Top-notch airport lounges: Whether you have airline status or Priority Pass, you will find one of the world's best airport lounges here! Still today, one of my best lounge experiences belong here * Friendly & efficient airport security: What may be an oxymoron for the American TSA exists in LHR where the security is efficient, provides friendly guidance (and even plastic bags for liquid containers!) and does not waste anyone's time * Terrific city transfer: Despite its distance from central London, LHR has few terrific city transfer option to fit all budgets However, while LHR is a decent airport to fly in and out (if you don't get ensnared by the often long customs queue as a non-UK or non-EU citizen), it is a nightmare to transit - even if you are flying on the same airline. I finally had the opportunity (or misfortune) to transfer flights at LHR, and it was an ordeal. In my case, I flew from Houston to Prague via London with both flights operated by British Airways. Because the Houston-London flight landed in Terminal 5, I must reach T3 to transfer. I already had researched the inter-terminal procedure beforehand but even at the moment, I was shocked at how third-world the whole process was. After we landed at T5, I had to walk through a long corridor to a light rail, walk through another long corridor to the bus stop, take a bus to T3, go through airport security, walk through another corridor to my boarding gate where I board another bus to the plane. If my previous flight was delayed in any manner, there was almost no way I would've made my next flight. As you can see, you should try to avoid a tight Heathrow connection. LHR is an airport of contradiction. Some of its aspects are incredibly modern and world-class, whereas others may feel third-world. Unfortunately, especially if you are flying to or from overseas, you must go through Heathrow. In that case, schedule plenty of time before you depart, after you arrive, and between your flights because you will need to walk and queue a lot to get anywhere. --- TRANSPORTATION: LHR is connected by two main rail services: the London Underground (aka the famous Tube) and the Heathrow Express/Connect. The connecting tube line is the Piccadilly Line, which runs directly through central London locations like Piccadilly Circus and the Covent Garden. The duration to reach from T2 to Kings Cross is about an hour at the cost of £6.9 on peak hours and £4 off-peak. However, Piccadilly Line is one of London's oldest and the train is the smallest I have rode on, so it can be a stressful ride if you are slightly taller and have even just a carry-on. Heathrow Express (HEX) is a more luxurious and faster option that reaches Paddington Station non-stop in 15 minutes from T2 and 3. However, not only do you need to transfer to the tube if your destination isn't Paddington, the cost can be as high as six times the tube price! But if you order online at least 30 days before, the cost is significantly lower and the 90-day discount even makes it as cheap as the tube. Heathrow Connect is a slower version of HEX with three stops in between, adding an additional 10-15 minutes. Which one to take? If you can order in advance, go for the HEX. It may not be the smarter way as the slogan claimed, but it's definitely the much more comfortable way. --- tl;dr version: 1) Insanely huge airport that requires a lot of walking 2) Travel lightly and plan to be there at least 2 hours before 3) Extremely efficient security checkpoints 4) Take the HEX if you can order 30 days in advance read more

Next time I go to Heathrow, I'm hoping it is to get there and stay awhile, because connecting through this airport is not a lot of fun. Allow plenty of time to get through security!!! Yes, you have to go through security again even if you did so in the US. (especially so, probably). They are way more picky (careful) about liquids!! We were unfortunate to get stuck behind a woman carrying a whole bunch of tiny vials of liquid (perfume samples?). Really, couldn't those have been packed in checked luggage? While we might have been inconvenienced, gotta feel for the security folks here! There are lines and more lines. Plan for bathroom breaks accordingly! Also note they even check to see what time your next flight is before entering the gate area. And they didn't tell us which gate specifically until right before boarding. Once we finally got through the gate area we were relieved to find a welcoming Crown Rivers for a well-needed drink. The good news is that all this means we can all be reassured that this is a safe, secure airport and that really is what's most important. read more

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I connected thru LHR to ATH late-Mar 2023. Never again. Maybe it is OK as a final destination but NOT for connections. And if you must connect LHR, allow at least 2-3 hours. Unlike many international airports I've used, you must bag check and passport check in security for your connection even though you did it in your originating airport. What's that all about? Belts and Suspenders. My passport needed special rechecking on outbound and return flights and their computers always had issues. Huge lines of people. There are NO screens telling you your connection gate until AFTER going thru security, leaving you in the dark. When asked about Terminal 5 layout (read: as in an airport map), staff could NOT describe the layout. Important, because flights are never assigned a gate until 30 minutes to boarding and you needed a 15 minute train to get from Gate A to Gate C in Terminal 5 alone. The place is huge. The jetway took 15 minutes to start docking my outbound flight. We had to de-plane not with a jetway but a stairs, load everyone on to a bus, then a 10 minute trip to the terminal: remembering you must go thru security and get to your connecting flight? Our cartering truck went to the wrong plane on my return flight, delaying it 15 minutes. Terminal 5 is an airport built around a shopping center. Never again. read more

An Airport of Beauty & Efficiency 'Ello chaps! London's Heathrow International Airport is of the busiest passenger airports in the world, yet they make it pretty easy to get around to where you need to go. There is lots of signage clearly showing where particular terminals are. There are lots of shops and dining options. One of the best things is that you can avoid long lines at check in by using some of the self serve kiosks. Heathrow is easily accessible to the downtown London area by taxi, traditional rail, or the Heathrow Express rail service (which is a fantastic and worthwhile option). The airport overall is grand, yet modern. read more

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This is my 5,000th review. So I figured I'd review the place I came from. The busiest airport in the world. I don't remember anything before leaving Heathrow. So don't ask. So, Heath Ledger (RIP), Matt Dillon and Adam Levine were in a row boat. Of course, they made Heath row. There was a girl Who flew the world From a lonely shore Through southern snow To Heathrow To understand the law And she said I don't care if you're black or blue Me and the stars stay up for you I don't care who's wrong or right And I don't care for the UK tonight So, stay Heathrow is one of the most famous airports in the world - and it is way too busy for its own good. However, I have never had the problems with Heathrow that I have with enormous airports in the United States - such as Dulles, O'Hare and JFK - with them having backups to the extent of having to be delayed almost every time you come to the airport. And of course I have a lot of great memories of flying in and out of here dozens and dozens of times throughout my life, since I grew up about 40 miles Northwest of here. And bringing the love of my life here - the first few times - a very long time ago. It's not very friendly and it's extremely expensive, and there's a lot of walking from one terminal to another to another. And another. And another. Did I mention another. I haven't really had too many problems with security people coming in and out of this airport. That's usually an American thing. The UK is awesome in that regard. For me anyway. Says the British Citizen. Lol. But bringing Americans in here has always been easy AF, too. I do think it could be a lot better in design, but it's a very old airport and handles an insane amount of people coming in and out. So they do well, considering. Much more well organized than JFK, for example. The prices of trains, cabs, buses to get here are on the high side - but the fact that you can use a normal price underground train to get here is a huge plus. Kind of like the flag of Switzerland is a huge plus. So there you have it. 5,000 reviews. Now give me 3 days I'll post another 5,000. Even though it's 5k, I'll give it 4 stars. Much like I gave your mother last night. Oh wait, that was seven and a half. And it wasn't stars. But anyway. read more

Busy and quite a queue but overall a pleasant and modern experience. The water pressure on the bottle faucet was low as low.

Better than the crown. Here you have people looking at you and taking your order. Much more personable and efficient

If I could leave no stars I would. They make you take every single cream and liquid out of your bags and fit whatever you can in a ziplock sandwich bag. I'm not talking about just regular toiletries.. they made me throw away my solid deodorant, because it could melt and makeup items that "could possibly melt at a high temperature"... anything can melt at a high temperature. I am very ill so I have many medications, and they made me decide which of my liquid medications I wanted. By the time I fit my medications and a few items in the small bag, I had to throw away hundreds of dollars in makeup, perfume, lotions, etc. The best part is that when you get out of security they have makeup counters and places to buy toiletries, lotions, etc. It is such a scam. They just want to make money!! If it were a safety issue everyone else would limit you to one sandwich bag as well. I also asked them why they make you do it and no one would tell me. The young girl who checked my bag was nice, but the other women was so rude. I fly all the time and this was truly the WORST airport experience I have ever had. read more

Everything needs improvement. Lots have flights have already been delayed and even mine that was delayed two hours. but mainly the security check in is horrible. i spent 40 minutes in line because of how slow they are and how much they take their time. They were even aware that my flight was almost leaving soon , as i made them aware because i was running late. Yet, they still kept doing their thing, very slowly, as they also check every single little thing in your bag, even when the object is sealed. For example, a wrapped, closed cologne box needed to be opened by them although it's clearly sealed and nothing is wrong with it. because of this, i had five minutes to get to a completely different part of the airport and that took forever, even with me running. but, when i got there, it had already been 15 minutes after departure, but the flight got delayed for 2 hours. I hate everything about this read more

We just had a layover in London on our way home from Ireland. We had a two hour layover and had to change terminals. The longer for the bus was fairly long, so it probably took 30 minutes to get to the right terminal. Then it took forever to get through security. They have you put all of your liquids in a clear plastic bag, which my husband did, but they still took them and had to sample them. It took an hour for us to wait for them to look at the liquids and say they were fine because they were stopping so many bags. We almost missed our flight because the whole process was so slow, but we got to the gate and got right on the plane. Make sure to allow plenty of time if you have a layover here and are changing terminals. read more

Spent about 6 hours here on a layover on the way to Berlin. I was mainly in Queens Terminal 2. It is indeed big and spacious, with plenty of places to eat and drink. We had so much time to kill, so we 'restaurant hopped' from place to place to have a drink or bite to eat. Expensive, but since it was [technically] the first leg of our vacation, we were excited to spend and indulge. Unfortunately, what I remember most about this airport was how dirty the seating area/chairs are and how little are available. Because the airport is so busy and there aren't quite enough seats for everyone, the chairs are so dirty. They were visibly so filthy it felt and smelled like sitting on a bus in a large metropolitan area. Really sucked knowing that these were the chairs we had to sit in for at least another hour or two before we board our flight. On the plus side, I noticed that there was plenty of restrooms available that was probably cleaner than the chairs, free wifi, and even iPad stations for people to use the internet if they didn't have a personal device on them. I was happy to board my plane and move on from this place! read more

Atlanta is still my fav airport... but, the shopping in Heathrow can't be beat! Heathrow is definitely the largest airport I've ever visited. To land in Terminal 3 and then take a bus to Terminal 5 - which takes 9 whole minutes - says a lot about it's size. The layout is easy with arrows and diagrams to lead you every step of the way. The are stringent about their "liquids on board" rule so pare down on lotions and potions going thru here. They do however give you small, clear plastic bags so that you know exactly how much you can carry with you when it comes to liquid items. Now, back to the shopping - Harrods, Kurt Geiger (bought a fantastic pair of tennies here), Gucci, etc. They also have great nom nom's and snacks - including an oyster bar and champagne bar. Believe me, my four hour layover flew by. There are plenty of seating areas and the way it's broken up in the terminals you feel like you're in an actual mall instead of an airport. read more

Heathrow Airport - Yes, the horse lamps wear hats here at Heathrow. - Airports Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

A complete joke of an international airport. No signs any where. I can't be believe how bad the terminal is here. No escalators! Elevators instead. So inefficient. This is a zero star airport. read more

Heathrow is obviously and naturally busy. My last trip here I flew in from Chicago and it was a very simple easy process. Security here is very nice and went out of their way to help me find what I was looking for. Speaking of security, there's lots of it. I found it for the most part very easy to navigate. Extremely clean, reminded of Munich and others. For it's size I was expecting to see some area's that weren't clean but it was pristine everywhere we went. read more

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Overall this is a decent airport. With every airport there are headaches and with this one being as big as it is, those headaches are overshadowed by the overall performance of this place. It is huge, definitely the biggest airport I have been to so far in my life. Even though it is huge it is well run like a well oiled machine. I enjoyed the many different ways that you could leave and arrive at this airport. Whether it be by taxi, train, or tube, you definitely are connected to the city. I also enjoyed that there are designated smoking areas set up, it gave me one last chance to calm my nerves before heading to board my flight. Selection of stores are abundant and eateries are just about everywhere you need them to be. I made sure to browse through the selection at several stores before I left the country to make sure I had a gift for everyone I intended to get one for. read more

I'm currently sitting in the chaotic main shopping/eating hall of Terminal 3 and bored out of my mind. I've been here for 2 hours already. Now you may be asking why I'm not headed toward my gate (which, if you know Heathrow will take at least 20 minutes to walk to). That's because they don't have the gate noted and it won't be assigned until closer to an hour before my flight. WTF. I'm exhausted and already spent more money than I should buying books and snacks. I also can't settle in too much because I don't know when I'll need to hustle to my gate! This isn't my first time at LHR. I will admit that security today was significantly more pleasant and quick than it has been in the past and at Terminal 4. I was able to check in and drop my bag off and swing through security in about 20 minutes which is amazing! But this centralized area is insane and not really pleasant if you're like me and like to grab food and head and hang out at my gate until I need to board. The issue is a majority of the flights on the departures board all had the same non gate assignment. Which means about 20 flights of jumbo international crowds are huddling in the same space. Let that sink in and you will understand the insanity that can ensue. They definitely push the duty free shopping aspect which can be annoying, and their seating for food is also limited. But I am happy to see they have better quality food than before and the options are pleasant (Italian, cafe, British pub fare and sushi represented in T3). Bathrooms are on opposite sides of the central hub rather than spread out so keep that in mind if you need to go as it's a fairly large area. LHR is a busy busy international airport so for what it's worth they manage to keep things moving well enough. However, there are some improvements they may consider for passenger comfort and perhaps plan to note gates for flights so those of us type A planners can get to where we need and want to go quickly. Today was an exception but definitely give yourself AT LEAST 3 hours when flying out. It can get super crowded especially on holidays and peak flight times. Coming in, customs was fine and managed to get me through quickly. I do give a star for the Heathrow Express that is easy to access from any of the terminals. read more

Apparently the policy at Heathrow, or maybe just British Airways, is to not let passengers know the gate from which their flight is leaving until 15 minutes before boarding is to begin. There was no departure gate info printed on my boarding pass, and the departure information board said that the gate would be revealed later. I like to be at a gate early to relax, do some reading, etc. This policy means that the traveller has to remain in the seriously overcrowded main terminal and fight the crowds for a seat and maybe some food. And the 15 minute rule, in my case, was more like one minute. Never again. read more

We always try to avoid Heathrow just due to its massive and complicated infrastructure. But it was necessary to transfer there on a recent trip. By transferring you are going to have to go through their security system to board your next flight. It is the only airport in the world that says "anything that can be spread is considered to be a liquid" - their own words. That includes lipstick or toothpaste. So, you should allow over one hour to stand in line just to get your carry-on bag or purse checked since they will want many people to take everything out of their checked item. If you are unlucky enough to get additional attention, then that can add even more time. For some reason, my 85 year old wife was chosen for additional screening. After the metal detector (no issue) her legs were checked for compression socks (she had none), she had her hands swabbed and then she had to remove her thin soled shoes for further inspection. The shoes were sent to another area and after several minutes she complained that we were about to miss our flight so the attendant found the shoes and swabbed them and finally returned them - after about an hour after first getting in the security line of only about 20 people. It seems that using common sense is to be avoided by these people. read more

As the worlds busiest airport, Heathrow is not as chaotic and as one may imagine. Recent renovations and constant expansion seems to keep it running as smooth as humanly possible. Most of my experiences have been with T3 which has never really given me too much to complain about. Lots of good shopping and restaurants post security and the lines are never too bad. The newer T5 is very modern, a giant glass structure with lots of shops and amenities. An underground moving walkway system makes getting between terminals fairly simple. The central bus station could definitely do with some upgrades but it does its job and the buses get you to where your going. Overall; love London, love Heathrow and enjoy flying in and out. read more

Almost always clogged with never ending lines. Rude staff and attitudinal customer service. The last two times I didn't get my luggage I had a layover here. Flying here during high season is almost guaranteed that your connecting flight will be delayed. No wonder why I try to stay out of this place as much as I can. read more

Friend staff, clean and easy to navigate. Wishbthere was more food options but everyone here seem to be in great mood despite the gloomy weather. read more

Heathrow Airport - Airports Near Me - Hounslow, XGL

One of the more inconvenient and unpleasant international airports I've been to around the world. The good: Decent free WiFi Decent selection of food, drink and retail (barely) adequate seating for the hordes of passengers More duty free shops than you'll ever want or need The bad: * massively crowded on our trip, going both in and out. * Far from London - especially the East side (90 minutes each way for our trip by Uber, cab or mass transit). Depending on traffic, that can work out to about $100 one way. Holy crap. The London Express train shaves a little time off but and saves you some money if you're traveling solo, but in a group of two or more Uber can actually be cheaper (again, depending on traffic). And your train may involve multiple transfers. Also, keep your Uber app open if you choose that route and ask questions as soon as your driver starts to deviate from the route - ours took the long way until we called him in it and our bill ended up being about 20 pounds ($25 usd) over the initial estimate in the app. * if you're going to take public transportation, order the visitor London transit card ("Oyster card") *before* you go. It will save you money and the visitor card isn't available to you once you land, although the regular Oyster card is. * Leaving through the international terminal you're forced to walk a long winding path through endless duty free perfume sellers, and the overwhelming perfume stench in the air is so strong it can literally make you gag - and there's no way around it that I could see. It was super gross, and I'm not generally sensitive to scent unless it's applied with a trowel. * it can be a long, long, looooooooooong walk through the airport to get to your gate. Allow at least 20 minutes, particularly if you've got bad knees and/or are hauling some heavy carry on luggage. They desperately need longer moving sidewalks, and more of them. * this is particularly problematic because sometimes they don't know which gate your flight will be at until they're boarding, which is insane for a place this big and spread out. Our boarding pass gate number was blank. Our flight gate was announced less than one minute before the boarding announcement, which meant we had to hurry to literally the furthest gate in the terminal with zero notice, 22 gates away from the main area and down two long halls with no moving sidewalks. Not the way to get your pre-new years' workout, chaps. *Both good or bad, depending on your motives and how much of the awesome, tasty British sauces you want to bring in your carry on: Security is for real here. They will find and take the little 150ml bottle of Lea & Perrins in your bag, but they will be exceedingly polite and friendly while doing so. :P ( the limit is 100ml, which is about 3.4 ounces in Freedom Units - that extra 1.6 ounces of sauce was clearly a security threat) They will also take the bottle of Pepto Bismol that you're depending on not to vomit in the security line since you got food poisoning on your last night in London and have been having an hideous barfing extravaganza every half hour for 8 hours straight. There are toilets after security where you can barf. Ask me how I know. There is also a Boots pharmacy in the international departures terminal where you can overpay for the exact same bottle of Pepto Bismol. * Note that the only medication exception made to the liquids rule is prescription medication. Now you know. Also, if you buy anything in the international departures terminal, bring your boarding pass and they'll take the tax off, which is nice. read more

This airport has tons of things to do as there are many high end duty free shops and restaurants to keep you busy. The reason for the average rating is the layout of this airport is far from intuitive. Architecturally, it is beautiful, but who ever designed this airport didn't consider it impact on the elderly, less abled, or people carrying luggage. You have to go far to get around in this airport. This airport is big. It should have been designed more user with luggage friendly. read more

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One of the largest and busiest airports in the world. You don't really want to fly into London or switch flights here. One if Heathrow is your final international destination, get ready for a long wait at passport control sometimes going over 60 minutes if you are a non-EU or UK citizen. Thankfully you don't have to do this if you're connecting but that may be an ordeal if you are connecting with different airlines which may be in another terminal which requires a bus ride. That can't be fun with the transfer windows. The positive is that Heathrow is connected to tube system through the Piccadilly Line so that's an easy, inexpensive, but cramped way to get into London. Otherwise, you have the Heathrow Express which will take you to Paddington station. read more

Y'all I almost missed my international flight a SECOND TIME due to their insane liquid evaluation at TSA. Get this, I almost missed my flight because they were so concerned about my empty perfume bottle, EMPTY! I had tears in my eyes begging the TSA guy to check my bag faster because I didn't want to miss my flight to the USA another time due to British Airways. Oh...I have a bone to pick with BA too.. read more

WORST AIRPORT EVER! The terminals are far apart. They wouldn't let me get past security at a different terminal where my Amex centurion lounge was. So I had to take the train all the way to a different terminal which was very inconvenient. Then security was a nightmare. I'm literally never flying into this airport ever again. Wow read more

Why 3 stars? Because things were nice, but it so damn big. --- --- --- This is probably a review that I shouldn't write, because my experience was very limited at Heathrow, but I'm just so damn excited to pen my first review of Europe! Here is what stood out to me the most: ehhhhhh s'much walking. {Chris D'Elia voice} Maybe it was my anticipation to begin our 13 day vacation in Europe, but it felt like we walked through the entire United Kingdom before we finally got to the airport exit. We obviously had to stop at customs, which was fine for us because we had the expedited pass, but for the general public, it was a nightmarishly long line. Our favorite part of the experience was access to the Virgin Atlantic lounge due to flying business class, but aside from that, Heathrow will be remembered as a giant place that required a ridiculous amount of walking. read more

How do I word everything in the most politically correct way possible? Kidding, I'm kidding. Granted we were some of the people who suffered from British Airways crap this past weekend, here we go... *Note: Because of the popularity of this well-known and busy airport you must follow (exactly!) the rules for check in liquids. The TSA and security staff here are some pretty rude people. Everyone in my family, except me-had to get their carry on bags checked. When it was my dad's turn to go they made him get his own bags from the conveyor belt on the security side and bring them to where they needed to be checked, when the TSA worker could have easily did the transferring. The way they spoke to him was as though customer service was not their priority. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the heightened security precautions they perform to protect everyone, but they don't have to be rude. Another not so good encounter, my mom uses a wheelchair and when we needed an elevator one of the workers didn't let us into the elevator that clearly had room. This was a direct dig for no reason. Not okay. When we finally found our gate and was ready to board, people didn't know how to fall in line. If anything the locals felt they mattered more and cut all the "foreigners" just so they can rush to wait in another line. Just a lot of rude, rude people. In the end, my first visit to Heathrow Airport will be one to remember... read more

Never have I been to an airport with a bull$#!+ security & an astronomical number of people with delayed, missed, and canceled flights. And crazily enough, many missed connections being the complete fault of the airline companies. Heathrow is not an effective airport in regards to design, nor convenience. Gatwick and even Stansted are better. read more

What can you say about an airport as well-known as Heathrow. I have flown through here several times and always had good experiences. It is modern and security is thorough but efficient. They also have lots of good stores and restaurants with the option to get paid showers. read more

U huge well maintained airport. Lots of shopping and food options. I had a 5 hour layover, before a long flight to Poland. Was quite happy to have found a secluded quiet zone, that actually had comfy lay down chairs- think I slept for over an hour. Finished with sharing a tasty nacho at one of the restaurants. Security check points moved quite fast. read more

This is a complete joke of a so-called airport that needs major overhauls starting with their unprofessional and RUDE security staff and overall operations. Also, you will have to take many busses to get to your gate because they do not care about you or your experience.....Never have I been treated so unprofessionally. The overall experience was a complete operational nightmare ----AVOID if you CAN!!!!!!!!!!! read more