Overview of Heathrow Airport

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Heathrow Terminal 5A

Heathrow is a giant, sprawling airport currently divided into four terminals (T1, T3, T4 and T5). It is the busiest airport in the world for international passenger traffic and is Europe's foremost hub airport.

Due to its size, increased security requirements and the fact development hasn't kept pace with its growth, Heathrow has become overcrowded and has developed a reputation for long queues, inefficiency and delays. However, since Terminal 5 opened in March 2008, and despite initial problems with the brand new terminal, this situation has begun to improve as more space becomes available. Terminal 2 (the airport's original terminal), closed in November 2009 for redevelopment - expected to reopen in 2014.

• Introduction to Heathrow Airport
• Overview of Heathrow Airport
• Heathrow Airport Terminal Changes
• Nearby Destinations to Heathrow Airport: By car
  • Public transport to and from London
  • Public transport to the rest of the UK
• Getting Around Heathrow Airport
• Eating in Heathrow Airport
  • Terminal 1
  • Terminal 3
  • Terminal 4
  • Terminal 5
• Heathrow Airport Hotels and Accommodation
• Communication in Heathrow Airport: Internet access