Heathrow Terminal 2 Guide — The Queen's Terminal

Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal

Terminal 2, officially known as The Queen's Terminal, reopened in 2014 after a complete rebuild. It is Heathrow's home for Star Alliance airlines and several other carriers. The terminal is modern, spacious, and well-designed, with a striking wave-shaped roof and an extensive range of shops and restaurants.

Airlines at Terminal 2

Terminal 2 handles flights for a wide range of airlines, including:

• Star Alliance members — Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), TAP Air Portugal, Aegean Airlines, and more
• Other airlines — Aer Lingus, Eurowings, Icelandair, and several others

Always check with your airline before travelling, as terminal assignments can occasionally change.

Drop-off at Terminal 2

Free Drop-off

The free drop-off area is located at the Long Stay car park for Terminal 2. Allow an extra 5-10 minutes for the shuttle bus transfer to the terminal. This is the budget option, but less convenient with heavy luggage.

Paid Forecourt Drop-off

The forecourt drop-off zone is directly outside the Terminal 2 departures entrance. Charges are approximately £5 for up to 10 minutes. This is the quickest option for getting passengers to the door.

Taxi Drop-off

When you book with Heathrow Airport Taxi Links, your driver takes you directly to the Terminal 2 forecourt. The drop-off charge is included in your fixed fare — no additional costs.

Pickup at Terminal 2

Arriving passengers exit through the Terminal 2 arrivals hall on the ground floor. Our taxi drivers can either wait in the short stay car park (connected via covered walkway) or provide a meet and greet service in the arrivals hall with a name board.

We track your flight in real time. If your flight is delayed, your driver adjusts automatically at no extra cost to you.

Getting to Terminal 2 by Taxi

Terminal 2 is located in the central terminal area of Heathrow, alongside Terminal 3. It is accessed from the M4 spur road or via the Heathrow tunnel from the M25. Typical taxi journey times:

• Slough — 10-15 minutes
• Windsor — 15-20 minutes
• Reading — 35-45 minutes
• Guildford — 30-40 minutes
• Central London — 30-50 minutes
• Oxford — 50-65 minutes

Terminal 2 Facilities

• Shopping — World Duty Free, Hamleys, Cath Kidston, John Lewis, and designer boutiques
• Dining — Heston Blumenthal's The Perfectionists' Café, Leon, Giraffe, Pret, and many more
• Lounges — Star Alliance Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, and airline-specific lounges
• Connections — if connecting to a flight in another terminal, free inter-terminal transfer trains are available

Tips for Terminal 2

• Arrive early for long-haul — queues at security can be long during peak departure times (early morning and late afternoon)
• Use self-service bag drop — many airlines in T2 offer automated bag drop, saving time at check-in
• Terminal 2A and 2B — the terminal has two connected areas. Check your boarding pass for your specific gate area
• Free Wi-Fi — available throughout the terminal, just connect to "_Heathrow Wi-Fi"