Terminal 3 Opened in 1961, and currently 43 airline operate from it servicing some 15.5 million passengers. For passenger connivance Terminal 3 is linked to Terminal 2 by moving walkways.
Terminal 3 is in the main airport complex off junction 4 of the M4 motorway and is reached through the main approach tunnel - follow the signs after Terminals 1 and 2.
International flights - check in 3 hours prior to departure.
European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure.
Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure.
| Terminal 3-- Departures |
Bureaux de Change |
Four Bureau de Change in the departures concourse, two in the public area and two in the passenger area. American Express and Travelex, open 05:00 - 22:00. |
Cash Dispensers |
Change handle most international and domestic cards. |
Food and Drink |
There is a number of restaurants and cafes on the Departures floor, there is also a burger bar and a pub in the shopping area. There are also a number of food and drink outlets in the public area of the departures concourse. |
Information Desk |
There are a number of airport enquiries desk, one opposite stairs to mezzanine level and one near the meeting point in the public area. |
Internet Access |
There are fixed internet points available before and after security. There are also wireless hotspots in the public and passenger area of the departures concourse, allowing you to enjoy wireless internet from your laptop. |
Left Luggage |
None on Departures level, the nearest is in Arrivals. |
Luggage Trolleys |
Free, available outside the terminal and occasionally in the car park. |
Medical |
Heathrow Health Centre (opening hours: 07:00 -19:00) is located on the ground floor between terminals 1 and 2 in the Queens Building. There are also a number of pharmacies located before and after security in terminal 3. |
Pay Phones |
Located throughout the floor. Fax facility on some phones. |
Postal Services |
Mail boxes and stamp machines are available in the public area of the departures concourse, and then again in the passenger area after security. |
Smoking Area |
Main smoking area in the departures concourse, in the passenger area, next to the O'Neil's pub. |
Entertainment |
There is a video games area on the extreme right hand end of the Departures level opposite the pharmacy |
Shopping |
A varied selection of outlets. Wider choice at duty free prices available in the passenger area of the departures concourse. |
Toilets |
At each end of the building, with disabled facilities in both plus a baby change room at the left hand end near the catering outlets. There are also shower facilities available in the passenger area, after passing security control. |
Worship |
One on the first floor of the arrivals building, and one in departures (after security control), near the Chez Gérard restaurant. |
Terminal 3 - Arrivals |
Bureaux de Change |
Five Bureaux de Change in the arrivals concourse. American Express and Travelex open 05:15 - 21:30. Two located in the baggage reclaim area and three in the passenger area. |
Cash Dispensers |
Near the meeting point in the public area of the arrivals concourse. Providing facilities for most international and domestic cards. |
Hotel Reservations |
There is a hotel desk in the Information desk. |
Food and Drink |
Meals, snacks and drinks available. |
Information Desk |
In middle of main Arrivals area near the Bureaux de Change. |
Internet Access |
There is a wireless hotspot located in the arrivals area, allowing you to enjoy wireless internet from your laptop. |
Left Luggage |
Left luggage facilities available at a cost of £6 per item per 24 hours.
Opening hours: 05:00 - 23:00. |
Luggage Trolleys |
In Baggage hall - plentiful and free. |
Customs |
There are UK Customs VAT tax reclaim and Commercial Export desks in the middle of the check-in floor opposite Zones C/D. |
Medical |
Heathrow Health Centre (opening hours: 07:00 ? 19:00) is located on the ground floor between terminals 1 and 2 in the Queens Building. There are also a number of pharmacies located before and after security in terminal 3. |
Pay Phones |
Many phones located throughout the arrivals area, some with fax facilities. Facilities for the hard of hearing are located in the public area of the arrivals concourse. |
Postal Services |
Mail box / stamp machine in front of Information desk. |
Smoking Area |
At the entrance to the public area of the arrivals concourse. |
Shopping |
There are a number of shop including news shops, bookstore and Boots and a map shop. Extra outlets available on Departures level. |
Toilets |
With baby care and disabled facilities in Baggage Reclaim opposite carrousel 4. Also in the public area of the arrivals concourse, opposite Garfunkels Express. |
Worship |
The airport chapel is located beside the control tower and opposite Terminal 2 car park. |
Parking |
Access to short stay car park by lift to Departures level and covered walkway. |
Car Rental |
Major companies have desks on right of terminal towards Exit 1. |
Taxi |
Taxi rank on forecourt. Follow signs to Exit 2. |
Train |
Follow signs to the Underground or Heathrow Express for services to London. Access ramp and stairs between Exit 1 & 2. |
Bus services |
Limited services available at bus station through Exit 2. Most buses also stop at the main coach station. Follow the signs. |
Terminal 3 - Check-in |
Bureaux de Change |
One Bureaux de Change. Travelex open 05:30 to 22:00 next to the information point. |
Postal Service |
Mail bin immediately after passport control. |
Medical |
Heathrow Health Centre (opening hours: 07:00 ? 19:00) is located on the ground floor between terminals 1 and 2 in the Queens Building. There are also a number of pharmacies located before and after security in terminal 3. |
Pay Phones |
Available in check-in zone A. |
Toilets |
Male, female and disabled toilets are located in check-in zone B and between zones F and G. |
Worship |
One on the first floor of the arrivals building, and one in departures (after security control), near the Chez Gérard restaurant. |
