Connecting flights

Making transfers easy

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The majority of British Airways flights now use Terminal 5. That means we’ve been able to simplify our processes, ensuring smoother, faster, calmer flight connections.

It should now take only 20 minutes* from stepping off the plane to get through Flight Connections.

Flight connections occur in the heart of Terminal 5. This has sped up the transfer process by cutting out unnecessary walking. Purple signs help orientate transferring passengers and new boarding pass technology has improved speed on the ground.

After passing through Flight Connections and Security you can enjoy an impressive array of shops and restaurants before boarding your connecting flight.

*Based on the average time it takes one passenger to pass through Terminal 5 Flight Connections after disembarking from their inbound plane.

Flight Connections

Flight Connections is located at the heart of Terminal 5. Everything you need is in one central, easy-to-find place and is designed to make transferring as quick and simple as possible.

 

Transfers beyond Terminal 5

If you’re transferring to or from another terminal, follow the purple signs or ask a British Airways host.