Flight departures & arrivals

How to use our Heathrow flight checker tool

Our Heathrow flight checker tool is easy to use. Simply enter your flight number to search directly and we’ll show you its departure or arrival time. Or browse the table to view all flights currently scheduled. You can flick between Heathrow flight departures and arrivals to see the most up-to-date times.

Plan your journey with our flight departure tool

Our Heathrow flight departure tool gives you up-to-date information on the scheduled time of departure for your flight. You’ll see whether your flight is on time or delayed, with its current departure time.

Then you’ll know the best time to arrive at the airport with the right amount of time before your flight. You can even book your Heathrow Express ticket direct from the tool for a smooth and seamless booking journey.

When should you arrive at Heathrow for an international flight?

When flying on an international flight from Heathrow Airport you should arrive at the airport between two and three hours before your flight. This gives you plenty of time to check in, drop your bags and head through security.

Remember, flights tend to start boarding between 30 and 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. There’s usually an hour cut-off before the flight to check your hold luggage in too. It’s always best to be a little cautious when it comes to arriving at the airport before a flight.

Find your terminal quickly once you arrive at the airport with our handy terminal maps page

Our free-to-use interactive maps of Heathrow Airport help you find your way to your terminal and departure lounge once you arrive at the airport on the Heathrow Express. If you’re flying from Terminal 2 or 3, it’s a short walk from Heathrow Central train station, whilst you’ll need to hop on the short shuttle bus to Terminal 4. For flights from Terminal 5, stay on the Heathrow Express to Terminal 5 station and head to check-in from here.

Heathrow Express gets you to the airport in no time at all

The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to get to Heathrow Airport from central London. Our trains leave London Paddington every 15 minutes and take just 15 minutes to arrive into Heathrow Central station and another six minutes to Terminal 5 station.

You’ll enjoy smooth and seamless travel to the airport, with free Wi-Fi, plenty of space for your luggage and ample leg room whether you travel on Standard Class or Business First Class. Children aged 15 and under also travel for free on Heathrow Express.