Terminal 3

Another upgraded experience from British Airways

A number of British Airways flights operate out of our second London Heathrow base at Terminal 3. The terminal has undergone a multi-million pound transformation to ensure passengers continue to receive the excellent service and facilities they expect when flying with British Airways.

You’ll use Terminal 3 if you’re flying to or from:

  • Madrid
  • Barcelona
  • Helsinki
  • Lisbon
  • Malaga
  • Vienna
 



A number of further flight moves will happen in October 2009.

Flights to and from Gibraltar will move from London Gatwick to London Heathrow Terminal 3 on 25th October 2009.

All British Airways services to Malaga will operate from London Heathrow Terminal 3 from 25th October 2009. British Airways will no longer operate from London Gatwick to Malaga.

Longhaul flights to and from Bangkok, Singapore and Australia will move to London Heathrow Terminal 3 later on 29 October 2009. This includes all both British Airways and Qantas services to these destinations.

The Terminal 3 experience includes

  • Dedicated British Airways terminal entrance with our own check-in area, Zone G, including:
    • - 20 Check-in kiosks.
    • - Fast Bag Drop desks.
    • - 6 Customer Service desks.
    • - Passport and visa check desk (for longhaul flights and non-EU customers only).
    • - Separate First and Club World check-in facilities
  • Fast Track through security and boarding.
  • A stylish and spacious new British Airways Galleries.
  • A great choice of shops and restaurants, with 53 retail outlets.
  • Enhancements to the terminal to modernise the building have included:
    • - New terminal forecourt and car park.
    • - Improvements to Departures Security, Departure Piers, Coaching and Transfers areas and Arrivals facilities.
  • British Airways Valet Parking.
  • Quick and easy connections to the rest of the British Airways network, with direct coach links to other terminals every few minutes. Please leave a minimum of 90 minutes to transfer to British Airways flights at Terminal 5.

 

Flight information

Shorthaul flights close for check-in 45 minutes before departure, and Longhaul flights close 60 minutes before departure. Customers must pass through Security 35 minutes before their flight departs and be at the gate no later than 20 minutes before departure. To ensure that flights depart on time, customers arriving late will unfortunately not be able to fly.

 

Check-in

The most convenient way of checking-in is Online Check-in, which can be done from your computer or your mobile phone. Online check-in opens 24 hours before your flight and enables you to choose your seats and print your boarding pass.

If you are unable to check-in online you can use one of the 20 Check-in Kiosks in our dedicated check-in area, Zone G.

Then go straight to one of the Fast Bag Drop desks to check in your luggage and once through security, enjoy the many delights of the shopping and dining options available.

 

Lounges

Galleries First LoungeGalleries Club Lounge
 
Gold Island BarSilver Bar
Champagne BarWine Gallery
Wine GalleryCoffee House
DiningClub Deli
Work and Entertainment ZoneElemis Travel Spa
Shower facilitiesWork and Entertainment Zone
Kids ZoneShower Facilities
Customer Service deskKids Zone
 Customer Service desk

 

Getting to Terminal 3

Heathrow Terminal 3 is well connected to central London and the rest of the UK. Transport options available include underground, rail, coach, local bus, car and taxi.