What is the ICAO code for London Heathrow Airport?

The ICAO code for London Heathrow Airport is EGLL.

Where is London Heathrow Airport located?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is located in London, United Kingdom.

What time zone is London Heathrow Airport in?

The local time zone at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is Europe/London (GMT+1).

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport?

About 599 scheduled departures were counted at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.

How early should I arrive at London Heathrow Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport?

Based on the current departures board at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), scheduled flights are operated by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa.

On which days do flights depart from London Heathrow Airport?

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from London Heathrow Airport serve 74 destinations. Another 13 are available only on selected days — for example Malaga on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Dubrovnik on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Brindisi on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.

Where can you fly nonstop from London Heathrow Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) include New York, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, and Lisbon.

How can I see live flights at London Heathrow Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

LHR London Heathrow Airport

Local time

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an airport serving London, United Kingdom.

Board status as of 23 min ago: 4 of 240 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

Updated 23 min ago · 240 departures on the board

06:00
TP1363
Lisbon(LIS)
Gate B38
On time
06:00
OS340
Vienna(VIE)
Gate B46
On time
06:00
BT345
Zurich(ZRH)
Gate B44
On time
06:05
BA336
Nice(NCE)
Gate B43
On time
06:10
BA472
Barcelona(BCN)
Gate C64
On time
06:15
BA1436
Edinburgh(EDI)
On time
06:15
BA456
Madrid(MAD)
Gate B42
On time
06:15
AF1381
Paris(CDG)
Gate 15
On time
06:15
BA850
Prague(PRG)
Gate 28
On time
06:15
BA716
Istanbul(IST)
Gate A21
On time
06:20
BA824
Dublin(DUB)
On time
06:25
BA524
Naples(NAP)
Gate C55
On time
06:30
VL921
Frankfurt(FRA)
Gate B37
On time
06:30
LO286
Warsaw(WAW)
Gate B46
On time
06:30
BA742
Geneva(GVA)
Gate B35
On time
06:30
KL1000
Amsterdam(AMS)
Gate 1C
On time
06:30
TK1988
Istanbul(IST)
Gate B39
On time
06:40
BA492
Gibraltar(GIB)
Gate 11
On time
06:40
SL1530
Stockholm(ARN)
Gate B47
On time
06:40
BA546
Rome(FCO)
Gate A19
On time
06:40
SL500
Copenhagen(CPH)
Gate B41
On time
06:50
BA348
Marseille(MRS)
Gate 26
On time
06:50
SN2104
Brussels(BRU)
Gate A24
On time
06:50
BA666
Mykonos(JMK)
Gate A12
On time
06:55
LH2483
Munich(MUC)
Gate B47
On time
06:55
BA1358
Manchester(MAN)
Gate B44
On time
07:00
LX359
Geneva(GVA)
Gate A25
On time
07:00
BA470
Palma de Mallorca(PMI)
Gate B46
On time
07:00
BA704
Larnaca(LCA)
Gate A22
On time
07:00
BA812
Copenhagen(CPH)
Gate A8
On time

About LHR Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the UK’s busiest international gateway, operating from Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, with Terminal 1 closed. It is the main hub for British Airways and a major base for Virgin Atlantic, alongside extensive service from global carriers. Popular routes include New York, Dubai, Dublin, Amsterdam and major European and long-haul cities. Passengers should check their terminal before travel and allow time for security, connections and transport via the Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line or Heathrow Express. Use the online flight board for live arrivals and departures updates.

Where flights from London Heathrow Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 74 destinations from London Heathrow Airport; another 13 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Saturday (85); fewest on Thursday (80).

Destination	Departure days	Departs
Malaga (AGP)BA	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	06:10 and 12 more departures that week
Dubrovnik (DBV)BA	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat	08:05 and 6 more departures that week
Brindisi (BDS)BA	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	06:25 and 5 more departures that week
Cincinnati (CVG)BA	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	14:15 and 2 more departures that week
Algier (ALG)AH	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun	15:00 / 18:30
Salt Lake City (SLC)DL	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	10:55
Taipei (TPE)CI	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat	21:10
Alma-ata (ALA)KC	Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun	17:45 and 2 more departures that week
Dalaman (DLM)BA	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun	06:15 and 3 more departures that week
Ottawa (YOW)AC	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat	09:30 / 14:10
Bodrum (BJV)BA	Wed, Sat, Sun	06:15 and 2 more departures that week
Duesseldorf (DUS)BA	Wed, Thu	06:55 / 07:05
Wuhan (WUH)CZ	Wed, Sun	19:15

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from London Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow is well connected to central London and the wider region by rail, Underground, road and coach services. The Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line run to London rail hubs, while the Piccadilly line provides a slower but widely used Underground option. National and local buses serve the airport, and taxis, ride-hailing pick-up areas, hotel shuttles and car rental desks are also commonly used.

How do the terminals work at London Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow operates several passenger terminals, currently Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, spread across the airport campus. Airlines are assigned to specific terminals, so check your flight before travelling. Each terminal has its own check-in, security, arrivals and baggage areas. Transfers can involve walking routes, airside connections or inter-terminal transport, so follow the airport’s Flight Connections signs and allow enough time.

Tips for flying from London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest international hubs, so arrive early, especially for long-haul flights, school holidays and early-morning departures. Check baggage and liquid rules before security, and keep passports and travel documents ready for border checks. Terminal changes, road congestion and rail engineering works can affect journeys, so confirm your terminal and transport status before setting off.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for London Heathrow Airport is LHR.