Date: August 28, 2026…read more Experience: We flew with United Airlines and had to travel from Terminal 2 all the way to baggage claim, which seemed like a really far trek. There was an option to hop into one of the golf carts if you couldn't walk all the way to baggage claim, but we made our way on our own two feet. Lots of walking escalators to get us to our bags, but at least there was an express option so we didn't have to wait in a long line at immigration. We just had to scan our passport and walk through an automated gate. Baggage claim was a bit confusing on our end since we weren't informed on which carousel had our luggage, so we had to look at the board and slowly wait to see our flight number appeared on the board. The tour company we were with had drivers for us, so that was a plus in not having to figure that part out to leave the airport to our hotel, which was an hour away.

This is the UK's largest airport. Located about 14 miles from Central London. With traffic,expect…read morethe driving time to be about an hour to and from the city. Going thru customs was very easy with facial recognition as was luggage claim. Airport is very well marked considering it's age. During High Season tho their might be delays with so many passengers flying in and out of the airport.

Very crowded. I was worried about it bc I wanted to get a snack with coffee. Crowd seemed…read moreunorganized, no lines so I thought it would take me forever to get to the register. I was pleasantly surprised how fast it went and how staff was directing customers. Very good experience.

I feel the same way about Terminal 5A as I do about Terminal 3. Going through security here can be…read morea hit or miss experience, but I totally appreciate the thoroughness and care taken to keep us all safe. The long walk to the bus transfer between terminals is really what brings the rating down. It's always very crowded due to the fact that it's the primary terminal for British Airways. I corrected a mistake in my previous review of Terminal 3. The Fortnum & Mason shop is actually in Terminal 5. It's so easy to confuse the two after a long flight. Anyway, this particular location even has a bar in front of it where you can sip on champagne and nibble on canapés (if that's your thing). I just love to browse through the tea & biscuit section of the shop to see what's new. Sure, there are other great shops as well as food options on this side of the airport. I just love F&M tea! The British Airways Gallerie Club and First Lounges are above it. There's also an exclusive lounge called The Concorde Room that I'd love to try one day. So, I've read that British Airways will be starting a new direct route from Tampa to Heathrow (replacing Gatwick) towards the end of this year. I hope that this means it will arrive at BA's Terminal 5 hub. If so, then I'll be super grateful for the convenience of a smooth connection. If not, then I'll just be happy to have more connection possibilities to other countries. Either way, I'm thinking this is great for OneWorld travelers booking through American Airlines out of TPA. I'll update this review the next time we fly into this airport. Here's hoping for good vibes and good connections when passing through London.

We reached here from Dublin, very late in the night... and we had a shuttle booked to take us to…read morePaddington Station. Somehow due to daylight savings, it got messed up and the Bus arrived 1 hr late... not a pleasant experience. The airport is not that huge, and it's easy to navigate. We got our luggage in no time (it was like 1 AM, so ofcourse no rush was there) and we were the only ones there. ofcourse it's too far from central London and they have Luton Airport Express. to reach LTN - simply hop on a train at St Pancras International to arrive at Luton Airport Parkway, and then take a DART Shuttle to the terminal, all in as little as 32 minutes. It's a fast and seamless way to get to the departure gate. easy check-in, security was quick and hassle-free... lots of shops to browse (or buy) or restaurants to eat... standard Starbucks, Costa, Burger King, MS Simply food. and ofcourse it's cheaper ;)

Nice airport the staff are friendly and helpful it's smaller than the other airports, but easier to…read morenavigate . You don't need the pound you can use your card so that helps, no need to do a currency exchange either . Also the entire airport is so clean to include the seating areas and the lavatories.

Flights on American are located in this terminal. Checkin was fairly quick . You checkin your own…read morebags after you print out the bag tags. Passport Control was fast and easy. After you are checked in,you enter basically a large shopping mall with bars, restaurants and shops. Prices are similar to most airports. Definitely a good way to use up any extra English Pounds that you might have.

The most unorganized airport! Toilets are spread apart and a long long walk to customs! Those…read morepeople needing wheelchair assist beware they stack your luggage ON TOP OF YOU AND OTHERS IN THE GOLF CART FOR PEOPLE needing assisstance! The most efficient machines are the self help where you scan your own passport and your face is scanned. Really disappointed for large, historical airport! It really seemed no one cared and didn't want to change to improve the process!

I like flying to and from Gatwick. The experience has always been less hectic than traveling to…read moreHeathrow. Perhaps because it's smaller. We used this airport quite a bit when we were stationed in the UK. Not that it was closer. It was just more convenient back then since there was a bus that would transport us back to the base. Our most recent experience was just as nice. We were dropped off at the terminal via a NCL chartered transfer from the Southampton cruise terminal. Checking in through British Airways was a breeze. We had no issues going through security. In fact, the security officers were actually quite pleasant. There was a big duty free store that we had to walk through before getting to the south terminal. The BA lounges were all easy to find after that. We had a delay before boarding, but BA kept us informed the entire time. I'm writing this review now because it may be the last time we fly out of Gatwick again. British Airways will be flying a new route from Tampa to London Heathrow later this year. Hopefully it will be just as convenient after the change.

We took a direct Norse flight from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) into London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…read more They are a secondary hub for British Airways and one of the largest operating bases for budget flights. My experience with this airline is only as an arrival, as I travelled through other parts of Europe by train and by air. The arrival was quite smooth as far as international travel is concerned. We were able to get through customs quickly. However sadly no stamp on the passport for the international travel. Restrooms had abundant stalls but there were really busy. The handwashing stations were individually in each stall. I had a decent experience in the women's stalls where I was comfortable enough to brush my teeth and wash my face. However my boyfriend mentioned that the men's side was really gross, not clean enough to clean up and reset after the long flight. My favorite thing about this airport is that it is connected to a train system that will take you into central London or whichever surrounding area you need to get to. Navigating was pretty simple. A quick and convenient arrival. I would consider flying back into this airport in the future.

I like LCY as an alternative to the massive facility that is LHR or the remote option that is GTW…read more Servicing over 30 destinations via seven airlines, more than 3 million passengers per year use this airport. LCY is easy to navigate and very manageable. It's also easy to get there via the Docklands Light Rail. There are not a lot of amenities at the airport, but there are enough to help pass the time with a coffee or allow you to buy a souvenir I like to use LCY when I am flying to or from the northern continent. Rotterdam has been the destination both times I have used this airport. It's an easy option, mostly used by business travelers and one that continues to be attractive to me when my logistics allow.

LCY is an easy to get to convenient small regional airport. They serve a limited selection of…read moredestinations mostly ones in the vicinity of Great Britain. The atmosphere is very laid back and low stress. When booking your flights to or from London LCY is a superior choice to Heathrow or Gatwick. (Provided you are on the east side of London) Checking in and security was fast; we were at the gate in about 10 minutes from curbside. Drop-off is right next to the terminal entrance. There are plenty of restaurants, sundry stores, and newsstands too. This airport is fast, convenient, clean, and relaxed. Double highly recommend.

First time flying in/out of Stansted…read more I was pleasantly surprised. We took the train since we were departing and did not want to chance being late. (When we arrived we saved money and rode on the Flibbus which took about 1.5 hours to get to London but we were on an early flight so we did not feel like we wasted any time.) Once we got off the train we just followed the crowds to the entrance. Again, I am glad that we had time. We did not have any bags to check so we went straight through to security. The line was long but the staff were outstanding and directed people to the proper lanes which made it go quickly. Once through security there are more than enough shops, restaurants, seats and restrooms. Duty Free was great since I wanted Cartwright & Butler cookies. I was also able to grab some Fortnum & Mason treats, Whittard teas. TIP-if you shopped to much in London just buy a 10p bag at Duty Free. All airlines allow one bag from the airport and these do not count as your carry on. It does not have to be the DF bag and I did notice that the WHSmith and JD Sport bags looked to have held more. There are several water refill stations. The restrooms are clean, secure. All throughout the airport are benches and seats. It was very crowded but was able to find seats. If you are arriving there is also a small Duty Free you can grab some treats (like the ones mentioned above) before leaving the airport. There are a lot of other really nice shops to shop at for clothes, food, shoes. The only thing we did not find was somewhere to buy cheese.

Getting to Stansted was so easy on the train! Security was very easy and efficient…read more Had some breakfast and a Bloody Mary at a Lebanese restaurant called Comptoir Libanais. A really nice location to get out of the hustle and bustle of the airport traffic! Had a delicious scrambled egg on toast breakfast, with feta cheese and pomegranate! Highly recommend!

This is the terminal I landed in when I arrived to London from LAX and also the same terminal where…read moreI flew out of to go to my layover in Germany. Arriving here was simple and going to the custom agent was fine. Baggage claim was simple and going to the parking structure was easy. The issue I had was when I came to leave London. My flight was a morning flight at 6am so I arrived early at 3am to check in my bag with Lufthansa airline. But they don't open the baggage check in until 5am. So I had to line up because everyone was waiting and the line started extending. Once the bags were checked in, we now had to wait for TSA to open and that had a line. Then I had to take the long walk to get to my departing gate. The waiting area at the departing gate did not have a power outlet to charge your phone.

Heathrow terminal 2 serves Star Alliance including United, Thai, Lufthansa, Singapore and others…read more Security is well organized and expeditious each time I have been through. Inbound it was fully automated for US Passport and certain other countries. Once you clear security, it is a solid 15 - 20 minute hike to the United gates and club. Plenty of bathrooms and restaurants. Wide walkways and mining walkways if you prefer. 30 - 90 minutes (12 miles) to central London depending on traffic. Train is 60 minutes.

Years ago,  on one of my favorite TV shows, the character, Colonel Hannibal Smith of the A Team…read moreloved to say " I love it when a plan comes together" and thus the source that I stole this from. I planned a well deserved vacation enroute back to Kenya from London, stealing an opportunity of a lifetime to visit and immerse myself in the African country of Seychelles. The Seychelles, in my opinion, is a close to a perfect tropical paradise as you can imagine, but I'll keep looking. My first leg of this journey was flying from Heathrow Airport to Doha aboard Qatar Airways, which is always a real pleasure.  A short two hour layover there, then off into the wild blue to Mahe Island, Seychelles.   We are staying at the Anantara Maia resort, an ocean front masterpiece of nature, beauty and tropical architecture. Being met by their transport vehicle complete with a cool minty fresh washcloth and cool tropical drink did add to my accolades for them,  even before setting eyes on their beautiful locale.  For those dreaming of locations such as fiji, while they are still on my list, shouldn't sleep on the Seychelles, one of the finest on the Indian Ocean. Succulent local fruits and veggies await thy palates (since going plant based, I can only attest to their veggies, fruits and they fed my sweet tooth well with intricate local pastries .  I had the privilege of 8 nights there, which still wasn't enough. I love it when a plan comes together .

I came here on a Sunday for my flight back home. I arrived significantly early because I needed to…read morespeak with baggage enquiries regarding my lost luggage (never arrived when I flew in from Belgrade to London 4 days prior). I tried calling the company responsible way too many times to count since the day after my luggage was promised to be delivered to me had passed, but no one ever picked up, and I was unable to leave a voicemail. I managed to find baggage enquiries at this terminal, but instead of being able to talk to someone, it was just a call box. I managed to speak to an employee who graciously took the time to escort me to an unauthorized office of the airport, so I can speak with the right person that could help me. This individual went above and beyond to try to locate my luggage. He was unable to due to no fault of his own (apparently the luggage system crashed at the airport the connecting airport in Belgrade). He took down my info along with my file reference number so he can pass this along, so my luggage could hopefully be shipped to me. He even gave me advice on what to do if it is not returned to me after a certain period of time. I wish I remembered the names of these two employees that went out of their way to help me. They made an anxious experience into a brighter one with their help. I'd also like to add that this was my sixth time flying into or out of Heathrow airport, and I always had a nice experience, thankfully.