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London (LHR)

Connection times, lounges, and transit rules for LHR.

Can exit airside
No transit visa needed
Security rescreening required

Min connection time

Same terminal

60min

Different terminal

90min

LOUNGES

  • British Airways Galleries First Lounge

    Terminal T5 · British Airways First Class, Concorde Room, Oneworld Emerald

  • No1 Lounge

    Terminal T2 · Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Amex Platinum

DAY ROOMS

  • Yotel

    Terminal T4 · from $100/hr

T5 is BA only. T2 is Star Alliance. T3 and T4 are separate buildings. Inter-terminal transfers use dedicated buses. Heathrow Express to Paddington ~15 min (pricy); Elizabeth line ~30 min (cheaper).

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