Navigating Heathrow Airport Parking

Introduction

The busy Heathrow airport is a major aviation centre in London, England. At this airport you will most likely be required to find airport parking. At Heathrow airport there is a variety of parking options available for passengers and visitors alike. In this article we will explore these options, and display their relevant features. 

Step 1

The Long Term Heathrow airport Parking facility.

This parking garage is ideal for anyone who is going to be away for more then a couple of days, being specially designed for  holidays or longer stays away. The Heathrow airport has three long term parking facilities serving  Terminals 1 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. These Heathrow airport parking garages are extremely accessible being open year round and additionally there is a free courtesy coach service which connects you to the parking garage from your particular terminal. This transfer runs every ten minutes for terminals 1, 3,4 and 5. Additionally the duration of this courtesy coach is 7-15 minutes for terminal 1 and 3, 3-7 minutes for terminal 4 and 5 minutes for terminal 5. The security measures in place at this Heathrow airport parking garage are extensive with requent patrols, security fencing and comprehensive CCTV coverage, furthermore they have been awarded the Park Mark award for safety and security. 

Step 2

The locations for the long term Heathrow parking are as follows: Terminals 1 and 3 is located on the Eastern Perimeter Road, Terminal 4 is located just off the Southern Perimeter Road and Terminal 5 is located on the Northern Perimeter Road adjacent to Business Parking. The Drive up pricing for this facility is One to four days £17.90 per day and Five days and over £17.20 per day (for all days).

Step 3

The next parking facility we will mention at the Heathrow airport is the Business parking garage. This parking facility is located extremely close to the airports terminals and is ideal for any traveller who needs a parking space for a number of days. The business parking garages pertain to a certain airport terminal, either terminal 1,3, 4 and 5. Additionally terminal one has business parking plus which has a courtesy coach transfer service that only takes 3 minutes. Each of the business parking garages have courtesy transportation which takes passengers from their terminal to the corresponding airport parking garage, or vice versa

Step 4

Terminal 1 and 3 have a courtesy coach which arrives every five minutes and has a journey time of eight minutes. Terminal 4 transportation departs upon a passengers specific request and has a duration time of 3 minutes. The last terminal of 5, has a unique mode of transportation, a Heathrow pod. This takes 4-6 minutes. The drive up prices for this Heathrow airport are, 1 - 14 days £24.80 ( 27.70 for terminal 5) per day, 14 - 28 days : 14 x daily date, and 29 days + daily rate applies.

Step 5

Valet parking is available at all the airports terminals. Once you arrive at the airport you will meet airport staff at the already arranged drop-off point at the termianl forecourts. When you arrive back at the airport you just return to the terminal forecourt and collect your car.

Tips

If applicable try to leave your car behind at home and take a taxi to the airport. This practice will surly safe you money. 

Try and book car parking ahead of time, this will ensure that there is a spot for you as well as saving you money. 

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