Transport to London Heathrow for checkin at 4:30

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I have a 6:30 flight from LHR (checkin at terminal 3) to Amsterdam, and thinking of staying in a hotel nearby to try soften the pain. The hotel I've identified is 1.2 miles from the terminal. What is the best option for transport to the terminal at 4am? Do the shuttles run at that hour?



Best Answer

The available options will depend on the exact hotel you're staying at.

If your hotel is near a public bus route then you may be able to catch a bus. Some routes run as frequently as every few minutes, even at that time of day. These buses terminate at the Heathrow Central Bus Station which is a short walk from Terminal 3. You can use the Journey Planner on the Transport for London website to see what options are available (use the destination of Heathrow Central Bus Station to get the best results).

If your hotel is located within the "Heathrow Free Travel Zone" then this bus trip will be free. Even if it's not and you need to pay, this will still be the cheapest option by far.

If your hotel is near a "London Underground" station then you can catch that to the airport - although there's only a very limited number of hotels that meet this criteria (eg, the Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow).

Or obviously you can catch a Taxi or rideshare (Uber) to the terminal, given you are only 1.2 miles away.

Historically the the "Hotel Hoppa" service would have also been an option, however this service no longer runs 24 hours a day. Most routes only start after 5am, which is too late for your departure time.

Another option is to not stay near the airport, but instead stay somewhere near Paddington Station, and catch the Heathrow Express to the airport, which takes only 15 minutes. This will be the most expensive option, but may be a better use of your time than having to spend a night near the airport.




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How many hours before my flight should I arrive at Heathrow?

Check-in times We advise to arrive three hours in advance for all flights (European and intercontinental).

How do I get to Heathrow early in the morning?

Travellers can choose to get to London Heathrow airport during the early hours of the day using The National Express coach services, The Tube, bus or the train. However, the easiest way to travel to the Heathrow airport during the early hours is by hiring a taxi or minicab.

How long is it taking to get through security at Heathrow?

The check in process plus Security shouldn't take more than 30 minutes, but if your flight departs at 1900 you should plan to be at T5 no later than 1700.

Can I check in my luggage early at Heathrow?

\u201cTo save time and avoid long queues, you can check in your bag the day before you fly from 16:00 - 21:00 at London Heathrow T5. \u201cYou can also check-in hand baggage free of charge.\u201d



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