How do I go from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Sofitel in Terminal 5 during a stopover?
I will be arriving with my toddler in Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 via British Airways, and leaving the next day from Terminal 5 also on British Airways. I have booked a room at Sofitel near Terminal 5 and applied for visas so we can exit the airport and go to the hotel.
- When we arrive at Terminal 3, should we follow the purple signs that say "connecting flights" and transfer to Terminal 5 and leave for the hotel from there?
- Or, should we go through Immigration at Terminal 3 and then proceed to the hotel in Terminal 5?
- My bags will be checked to the final destination; will that be a problem since I will be leaving the airport during transit?
Best Answer
You should leave the airport at the terminal you arrive.
When you have gone through immigration (passport control) and customs ('nothing to declare') you will find signs for the free transport between the terminals.
It is not strange to leave the airport with no more than just a little hand luggage. If asked about it, (customs can stop you if they have questions,) just tell them most of your luggage is checked through. There are even people traveling with less luggage than you will have, without hold luggage.
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Can you walk from t3 to T5 at Heathrow?
Please note that all flights at Heathrow are now operating from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 following the temporary relocation of airlines from Terminal 4. You can walk between Terminals 2 and 3 via the pedestrian underpass. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map.How long does it take to transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 at Heathrow?
Connecting within London HeathrowFromToAverage journey time (incl. waiting time)Terminal 5Terminal 320 min16 minTerminal 5 A, B or C Gates20 min20 min2 more rowsHow do you get from t3 to T5 at Heathrow?
On arrival at Terminal 3, follow signs for Flight Connections. You will be transferred to Terminal 5 by free shuttle bus; these run every few minutes. As you remain 'airside' you do not need to reclaim and recheck your bags, or go through UK immigration, although there will be a quick security check at Terminal 5.How do I get to Sofitel Terminal 5?
As the Sofitel Heathrow is connected to Terminal 5 you can simply walk straight into the terminal via a covered link. If you are flying to or from Terminal 4 you can take the Hoppa bus service which runs between the hotel and the terminal. A local bus service runs from Terminals 3 to 1 and the Sofitel.How to get terminal 3 from terminal 5 in London Heathrow Airport from Sofitel Hotel
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