United Kingdom flag London Airport (LHR)

Country United Kingdom | Europe | Global Hub | IATA: LHR | ICAO: EGLL | Elevation 83 ft · 25 m | Local time —

Destinations
214
Flights / day
756
Busiest route
New York
Top airline
British Airways

London Heathrow Airport averages 756 flights per day to 214 destinations, with 12 domestic routes and 202 international routes. A total of 86 airlines operate at LHR, led by British Airways. This airport provides direct service to 86 countries across six continents, with United States of America representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from London Heathrow connects to Perth, with a typical flight time of 17 hr 15 mins. Updated: August 26, 2026

Route Network

London Heathrow Airport connects 214 destinations worldwide, with New York standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Perth, and the shortest flight is to Amsterdam.

United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 5 airlines
7 hr 55 mins
3,442 mi · 5,540 km
22
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
279 mi · 449 km
21
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
230 mi · 370 km
17
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 4 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
406 mi · 653 km
15
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
585 mi · 942 km
14
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
216 mi · 347 km
14
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
773 mi · 1,244 km
13
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
469 mi · 754 km
13
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
490 mi · 788 km
12
per day
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
972 mi · 1,564 km
12
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
897 mi · 1,444 km
11
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
332 mi · 534 km
11
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
713 mi · 1,148 km
11
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,508 mi · 2,427 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 3 airlines
8 hr 50 mins
3,942 mi · 6,344 km
10
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,546 mi · 2,489 km
10
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
609 mi · 980 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 4 airlines
11 hr 25 mins
5,443 mi · 8,760 km
10
per day
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
345 mi · 555 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 2 airlines
7 hr 55 mins
3,456 mi · 5,562 km
10
per day
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 4 airlines
8 hr 45 mins
4,183 mi · 6,731 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 5 airlines
7 hr 35 mins
3,256 mi · 5,240 km
9
per day
India flag Mumbai (BOM) – India 4 airlines
9 hr 20 mins
4,482 mi · 7,213 km
9
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
647 mi · 1,041 km
9
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
909 mi · 1,463 km
9
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
312 mi · 502 km
9
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
7 hr 5 mins
3,257 mi · 5,241 km
8
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 3 airlines
13 hr 20 mins
6,763 mi · 10,883 km
8
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
792 mi · 1,275 km
8
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 3 airlines
8 hr 5 mins
3,546 mi · 5,707 km
8
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
218 mi · 350 km
7
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
597 mi · 961 km
7
per day
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
151 mi · 243 km
7
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,416 mi · 5,498 km
7
per day
Italy flag Milan (LIN) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
609 mi · 981 km
7
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 3 airlines
11 hr 15 mins
5,354 mi · 8,616 km
7
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 2 airlines
12 hr 0 mins
5,984 mi · 9,631 km
7
per day
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
749 mi · 1,206 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 4 airlines
10 hr 15 mins
4,786 mi · 7,702 km
7
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
913 mi · 1,470 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 3 airlines
8 hr 20 mins
3,667 mi · 5,902 km
7
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BHD) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
313 mi · 503 km
7
per day
Germany flag Hamburg (HAM) – Germany 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
463 mi · 745 km
6
per day
United Kingdom flag Aberdeen (ABZ) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
402 mi · 647 km
6
per day
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 2 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,195 mi · 3,533 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 3 airlines
9 hr 15 mins
4,201 mi · 6,761 km
6
per day
India flag Bangalore (BLR) – India 3 airlines
10 hr 15 mins
5,000 mi · 8,047 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 2 airlines
10 hr 15 mins
4,739 mi · 7,627 km
6
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 3 airlines
12 hr 0 mins
5,960 mi · 9,591 km
6
per day
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
649 mi · 1,044 km
5
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
715 mi · 1,151 km
5
per day
United Kingdom flag Newcastle (NCL) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
252 mi · 405 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 3 airlines
9 hr 40 mins
4,417 mi · 7,109 km
5
per day
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
2,037 mi · 3,278 km
5
per day
France flag Marseille (MRS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
615 mi · 989 km
5
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,428 mi · 5,517 km
5
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
925 mi · 1,489 km
5
per day
Ireland flag Cork (ORK) – Ireland 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
345 mi · 555 km
5
per day
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,148 mi · 1,848 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 2 airlines
10 hr 25 mins
4,824 mi · 7,763 km
4
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Riyadh (RUH) – Saudi Arabia 2 airlines
6 hr 45 mins
3,070 mi · 4,941 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 2 airlines
10 hr 5 mins
4,658 mi · 7,496 km
4
per day
South Africa flag Johannesburg (JNB) – South Africa 2 airlines
11 hr 30 mins
5,639 mi · 9,075 km
4
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 2 airlines
11 hr 55 mins
5,951 mi · 9,578 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
3,982 mi · 6,409 km
3
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 2 airlines
13 hr 0 mins
6,590 mi · 10,605 km
3
per day
Kenya flag Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya 2 airlines
9 hr 0 mins
4,251 mi · 6,841 km
3
per day
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,013 mi · 1,630 km
3
per day
Spain flag Mallorca (PMI) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
838 mi · 1,348 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 2 airlines
8 hr 5 mins
3,535 mi · 5,690 km
3
per day
Iceland flag Reykjavik (KEF) – Iceland 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,178 mi · 1,895 km
3
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 2 airlines
10 hr 5 mins
4,709 mi · 7,579 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Derry City (LDY) – United Kingdom 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
371 mi · 596 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Inverness (INV) – United Kingdom 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
443 mi · 714 km
3
per day
Ireland flag Limerick city (SNN) – Ireland 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
369 mi · 594 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 2 airlines
9 hr 30 mins
4,328 mi · 6,965 km
3
per day
Brazil flag São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil 3 airlines
12 hr 10 mins
5,878 mi · 9,460 km
3
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 3 airlines
11 hr 10 mins
5,506 mi · 8,861 km
3
per day
Jersey flag St Helier (JER) – Jersey 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
174 mi · 280 km
3
per day
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
548 mi · 883 km
3
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 2 airlines
7 hr 35 mins
3,240 mi · 5,214 km
3
per day
Italy flag Bologna (BLQ) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
723 mi · 1,163 km
3
per day
Portugal flag Faro (FAO) – Portugal 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,064 mi · 1,713 km
3
per day
France flag Basel (BSL) – France 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
447 mi · 720 km
3
per day
Germany flag Stuttgart (STR) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
470 mi · 756 km
3
per day
Spain flag Ibiza (IBZ) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
875 mi · 1,408 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 2 airlines
11 hr 5 mins
5,216 mi · 8,395 km
3
per day
Greece flag Mykonos Island (JMK) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → JMK
3
per day
Italy flag Pisa (PSA) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
737 mi · 1,186 km
3
per day
Spain flag Málaga (AGP) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,041 mi · 1,676 km
2
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
5,066 mi · 8,153 km
2
per day
Barbados flag Bridgetown (BGI) – Barbados 2 airlines
9 hr 15 mins
4,195 mi · 6,751 km
2
per day
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,308 mi · 2,105 km
2
per day
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 2 airlines
9 hr 30 mins
4,359 mi · 7,015 km
2
per day
Italy flag Firenze (FLR) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
757 mi · 1,218 km
2
per day
Greece flag Kerkyra Island (CFU) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → CFU
2
per day
Kuwait flag Kuwait City (KWI) – Kuwait 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,905 mi · 4,675 km
2
per day
Nigeria flag Lagos (LOS) – Nigeria 2 airlines
7 hr 5 mins
3,109 mi · 5,004 km
2
per day
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
471 mi · 758 km
2
per day
Bahrain flag Manama (BAH) – Bahrain 1 airline
6 hr 55 mins
3,165 mi · 5,094 km
2
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 2 airlines
11 hr 40 mins
5,533 mi · 8,904 km
2
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 2 airlines
11 hr 35 mins
5,742 mi · 9,241 km
2
per day
Croatia flag Split (SPU) – Croatia 2 airlines
—
LHR → SPU
2
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
4,904 mi · 7,893 km
2
per day
Gibraltar flag Gibraltar (GIB) – Gibraltar 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,086 mi · 1,747 km
2
per day
Sweden flag Goteborg (GOT) – Sweden 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
664 mi · 1,069 km
2
per day
Germany flag Hanover (HAJ) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
437 mi · 703 km
2
per day
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,306 mi · 2,103 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 2 airlines
11 hr 10 mins
5,259 mi · 8,463 km
2
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 30 mins
5,472 mi · 8,807 km
2
per day
Israel flag Tel Aviv (TLV) – Israel 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
2,230 mi · 3,589 km
2
per day
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,179 mi · 1,898 km
2
per day
Lebanon flag Beirut (BEY) – Lebanon 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,163 mi · 3,482 km
2
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Jeddah (JED) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,950 mi · 4,748 km
2
per day
Oman flag Muscat (MCT) – Oman 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,625 mi · 5,834 km
2
per day
Jordan flag Amman (AMM) – Jordan 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,289 mi · 3,683 km
2
per day
Denmark flag Billund (BLL) – Denmark 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
492 mi · 791 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Dundee (DND) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
LHR → DND
2
per day
Luxembourg flag Luxembourg (LUX) – Luxembourg 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
319 mi · 514 km
2
per day
Greece flag Thessaloniki (SKG) – Greece 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,346 mi · 2,166 km
2
per day
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
828 mi · 1,332 km
2
per day
Nigeria flag Abuja (ABV) – Nigeria 2 airlines
6 hr 45 mins
2,967 mi · 4,774 km
2
per day
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,057 mi · 1,701 km
2
per day
Slovenia flag Ljubljana (LJU) – Slovenia 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
767 mi · 1,235 km
2
per day
Italy flag Olbia (OLB) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
871 mi · 1,402 km
2
per day
Greece flag Santorini Island (JTR) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → JTR
2
per day
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,268 mi · 2,041 km
2
per day
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,301 mi · 2,094 km
1
per day
Greece flag Heraklion (HER) – Greece 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,687 mi · 2,715 km
1
per day
Croatia flag Zagreb (ZAG) – Croatia 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
850 mi · 1,368 km
1
per day
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,130 mi · 1,818 km
1
per day
Greece flag Souda (CHQ) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → CHQ
1
per day
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,678 mi · 5,920 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 15 mins
3,625 mi · 5,833 km
1
per day
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
5,093 mi · 8,196 km
1
per day
Spain flag Bilbao (BIO) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
576 mi · 927 km
1
per day
Colombia flag Bogotá (BOG) – Colombia 1 airline
11 hr 10 mins
5,265 mi · 8,473 km
1
per day
Italy flag Brindisi (BDS) – Italy 1 airline
—
LHR → BDS
1
per day
South Africa flag Cape Town (CPT) – South Africa 1 airline
12 hr 10 mins
6,015 mi · 9,681 km
1
per day
Isle of Man flag Castletown (IOM) – Isle of Man 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
251 mi · 403 km
1
per day
Ireland flag Charleston (NOC) – Ireland 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
388 mi · 625 km
1
per day
India flag Chennai (MAA) – India 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
5,117 mi · 8,235 km
1
per day
Sri Lanka flag Colombo (CMB) – Sri Lanka 1 airline
10 hr 55 mins
5,415 mi · 8,715 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 30 mins
3,756 mi · 6,044 km
1
per day
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,071 mi · 1,723 km
1
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,900 mi · 9,496 km
1
per day
Canada flag Halifax (YHZ) – Canada 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
2,849 mi · 4,585 km
1
per day
Bermuda flag Hamilton (BDA) – Bermuda 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,430 mi · 5,519 km
1
per day
India flag Hyderabad (HYD) – India 1 airline
9 hr 55 mins
4,818 mi · 7,754 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
4,003 mi · 6,443 km
1
per day
Jamaica flag Montego Bay (MBJ) – Jamaica 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,690 mi · 7,547 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,171 mi · 6,713 km
1
per day
France flag Paris (ORY) – France 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
227 mi · 366 km
1
per day
Australia flag Perth (PER) – Australia 1 airline
17 hr 15 mins
9,015 mi · 14,508 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 25 mins
3,710 mi · 5,971 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Portland (PDX) – United States of America 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
4,900 mi · 7,886 km
1
per day
Greece flag Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → PVK
1
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 40 mins
3,863 mi · 6,216 km
1
per day
Spain flag Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
699 mi · 1,126 km
1
per day
Spain flag Seville (SVQ) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,007 mi · 1,620 km
1
per day
Guernsey flag St Peter Port (GCI) – Guernsey 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
169 mi · 272 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 40 mins
4,402 mi · 7,085 km
1
per day
Ghana flag Accra (ACC) – Ghana 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,169 mi · 5,100 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
3,952 mi · 6,361 km
1
per day
France flag Figari Sud-Corse (FSC) – France 1 airline
—
LHR → FSC
1
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
887 mi · 1,427 km
1
per day
Bahamas flag Nassau (NAS) – Bahamas 1 airline
9 hr 30 mins
4,335 mi · 6,977 km
1
per day
Brazil flag Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Brazil 1 airline
11 hr 55 mins
5,750 mi · 9,253 km
1
per day
Algeria flag Algiers (ALG) – Algeria 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,037 mi · 1,669 km
6
per week
Greece flag Kefallinia Island (EFL) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → EFL
6
per week
Germany flag Leipzig (LEJ) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
546 mi · 879 km
6
per week
China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 1 airline
11 hr 55 mins
5,962 mi · 9,595 km
6
per week
Spain flag Tenerife (South) (TFS) – Spain 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,822 mi · 2,932 km
6
per week
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,495 mi · 5,624 km
5
per week
Türkiye flag Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,755 mi · 2,825 km
5
per week
Maldives flag Malé (MLE) – Maldives 1 airline
10 hr 45 mins
5,306 mi · 8,539 km
5
per week
Cyprus flag Paphos (PFO) – Cyprus 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,999 mi · 3,217 km
5
per week
Italy flag Perugia (PEG) – Italy 1 airline
—
LHR → PEG
5
per week
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,189 mi · 6,742 km
5
per week
Bangladesh flag Sylhet (ZYL) – Bangladesh 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,982 mi · 8,018 km
5
per week
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 1 airline
12 hr 10 mins
6,079 mi · 9,784 km
5
per week
Georgia flag Tbilisi (TBS) – Georgia 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
2,221 mi · 3,574 km
5
per week
Brunei Darussalam flag Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) – Brunei Darussalam 1 airline
13 hr 45 mins
7,010 mi · 11,282 km
4
per week
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
LHR → BJV
4
per week
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
11 hr 35 mins
5,740 mi · 9,238 km
4
per week
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,620 mi · 7,434 km
4
per week
Canada flag Ottawa (YOW) – Canada 1 airline
7 hr 40 mins
3,322 mi · 5,346 km
4
per week
Greece flag Zakynthos Island (ZTH) – Greece 1 airline
—
LHR → ZTH
4
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Ad Dammam (DMM) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
3,120 mi · 5,021 km
3
per week
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,487 mi · 4,002 km
3
per week
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 1 airline
10 hr 35 mins
5,191 mi · 8,355 km
3
per week
Pakistan flag Islamabad (ISB) – Pakistan 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,761 mi · 6,053 km
3
per week
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,386 mi · 8,667 km
3
per week
Italy flag Rimini (RMI) – Italy 1 airline
—
LHR → RMI
3
per week
Chile flag Santiago (SCL) – Chile 1 airline
14 hr 35 mins
7,241 mi · 11,653 km
3
per week
Montenegro flag Tivat (TIV) – Montenegro 1 airline
—
LHR → TIV
3
per week
China flag Wuhan (WUH) – China 1 airline
11 hr 10 mins
5,514 mi · 8,874 km
3
per week
China flag Haikou (HAK) – China 1 airline
12 hr 0 mins
5,990 mi · 9,640 km
2
per week
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
12 hr 35 mins
6,350 mi · 10,219 km
2
per week
Pakistan flag Lahore (LHE) – Pakistan 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,924 mi · 6,315 km
2
per week
Portugal flag Ponta Delgada (PDL) – Portugal 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,549 mi · 2,493 km
2
per week
Greece flag Rodes Island (RHO) – Greece 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,743 mi · 2,804 km
2
per week
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,269 mi · 5,261 km
2
per week
Argentina flag Buenos Aires (EZE) – Argentina 1 airline
14 hr 0 mins
6,920 mi · 11,137 km
1
per week
China flag Changsha (CSX) – China 1 airline
11 hr 20 mins
5,626 mi · 9,055 km
1
per week
Bangladesh flag Dhaka (DAC) – Bangladesh 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,980 mi · 8,015 km
1
per week
Rwanda flag Kigali (KGL) – Rwanda 1 airline
8 hr 45 mins
4,104 mi · 6,605 km
1
per week
United Kingdom flag London (NHT) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
LHR → NHT
1
per week
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
582 mi · 936 km
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Nottingham (EMA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
LHR → EMA
1
per week
United States of America flag Palm Springs (PSP) – United States of America 1 airline
—
LHR → PSP
1
per week
Turks and Caicos Islands flag Providenciales (PLS) – Turks and Caicos Islands 1 airline
—
LHR → PLS
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Redhill (KRH) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
LHR → KRH
1
per week
Tunisia flag Tunis (TUN) – Tunisia 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,138 mi · 1,831 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated August 26, 2026.

London Heathrow Airport is served by 86 airlines, with British Airways in the lead at 46% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 56% of routes. 57 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 84 airlines operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. Qantas is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Perth with a flight time of 17 hrs 15 mins.

British Airways (143 routes)
Virgin Atlantic (20 routes)
American Airlines (10 routes)
United Airlines (7 routes)
Delta Air Lines (6 routes)
EAT Leipzig (6 routes)
Air Canada (6 routes)
Vueling (5 routes)
Aer Lingus (4 routes)
Eurowings (4 routes)
SAS (3 routes)
Air India (3 routes)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (3 routes)
Loganair (3 routes)
China Southern Airlines (3 routes)
JetBlue Airways (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
SWISS (2 routes)
IndiGo (2 routes)
Qatar Airways (2 routes)
Qantas (2 routes)
Alaska Airlines (2 routes)
Air China (2 routes)
Croatia Airlines (2 routes)
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (2 routes)
Vietnam Airlines (2 routes)
Pakistan International Airlines (2 routes)
Hainan Airlines (2 routes)
HLE (2 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Lufthansa City Airlines (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Iberia (1 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (1 routes)
ITA Airways (1 routes)
Aegean Airlines (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
Austrian (1 routes)
Brussels Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
LOT - Polish Airlines (1 routes)
EgyptAir (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Japan Airlines (1 routes)
NJU (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
Finnair (1 routes)
Riyadh Air (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
Thai Airways International (1 routes)
Malaysia Airlines (1 routes)
Kenya Airways (1 routes)
Icelandair (1 routes)
LATAM (1 routes)
LATAM Brasil (1 routes)
Asiana Airlines (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
WestJet (1 routes)
Kuwait Airways (1 routes)
Gulf Air (1 routes)
Aeromexico (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)
KM Malta Airlines (1 routes)
El Al (1 routes)
Middle East Airlines (1 routes)
Oman Air (1 routes)
Royal Jordanian (1 routes)
Air Peace (1 routes)
Air Serbia (1 routes)
Bulgaria Air (1 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
Avianca (1 routes)
SriLankan Airlines (1 routes)
Air Algerie (1 routes)
Shenzhen Airlines (1 routes)
Air Astana (1 routes)
China Airlines (1 routes)
Royal Brunei Airlines (1 routes)
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (1 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (1 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (1 routes)
RwandAir (1 routes)
Tunisair (1 routes)

London Heathrow Airport provides direct service to 86 countries across six continents. The route network is 6% domestic and 94% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 137/day
Germany - 57/day
United Kingdom - 54/day
Italy - 40/day
Spain - 39/day
France - 38/day
Ireland - 30/day
India - 26/day
Switzerland - 25/day
Greece - 25/day
Canada - 18/day
Netherlands - 17/day
Portugal - 15/day
Türkiye - 12/day
Denmark - 12/day
Sweden - 11/day
United Arab Emirates - 11/day
China - 9/day
Qatar - 8/day
Singapore - 8/day
Austria - 8/day
Poland - 8/day
Belgium - 7/day
Hong Kong - 7/day
Norway - 7/day
Egypt - 6/day
Japan - 6/day
Saudi Arabia - 6/day
Czechia - 5/day
Cyprus - 5/day
Hungary - 5/day
Finland - 5/day
South Africa - 5/day
Croatia - 5/day
Brazil - 4/day
Nigeria - 4/day
Thailand - 3/day
Malaysia - 3/day
Kenya - 3/day
Iceland - 3/day
South Korea - 3/day
Jersey - 3/day
Barbados - 2/day
Romania - 2/day
Kuwait - 2/day
Bahrain - 2/day
Mexico - 2/day
Gibraltar - 2/day
Malta - 2/day
Israel - 2/day
Albania - 2/day
Lebanon - 2/day
Oman - 2/day
Jordan - 2/day
Luxembourg - 2/day
Serbia - 2/day
Slovenia - 2/day
Bulgaria - 2/day
Morocco - 1/day
Ethiopia - 1/day
Colombia - 1/day
Isle of Man - 1/day
Sri Lanka - 1/day
Bermuda - 1/day
Jamaica - 1/day
Australia - 1/day
Guernsey - 1/day
Ghana - 1/day
Bahamas - 1/day
Algeria - 1/day
Kazakhstan - 1/day
Maldives - 1/day
Bangladesh - 1/day
Taiwan - 1/day
Georgia - 1/day
Brunei Darussalam - 1/day
Viet Nam - 1/day
Pakistan - 1/day
Azerbaijan - 0/day
Chile - 0/day
Montenegro - 0/day
Uzbekistan - 0/day
Argentina - 0/day
Rwanda - 0/day
Turks and Caicos Islands - 0/day
Tunisia - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
25 min late
3 min (+15%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
7 min early
7 min (+49.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
22 flights (24 hour total)

Aug 27

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
6

Aug 27

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 27

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
—
Arrival
33 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
22 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
33 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
4
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
25 min late
1 min (-3.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
10 min early
min (-3.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
53 flights (7 day total)

Aug 26

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
17

Aug 25

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
4

Aug 24

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
9

Aug 23

2026

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
6

Aug 21

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
8

Aug 20

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
9
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
26 min late
1 min (-3.6%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
10 min early
1 min (-11.7%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
333 flights (30 day total)

Aug 26

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
17

Aug 25

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
4

Aug 24

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
9

Aug 23

2026

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
6

Aug 21

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
8

Aug 20

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
9

Aug 19

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
6

Aug 18

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
13

Aug 17

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
4

Aug 16

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
8

Aug 15

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 14

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
6

Aug 13

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
30

Aug 12

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
10

Aug 11

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
10

Aug 10

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
16

Aug 9

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
12

Aug 8

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
16

Aug 7

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
11

Aug 6

2026

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
34

Aug 5

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
13

Aug 4

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
22

Aug 3

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
17

Aug 2

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
4

Aug 1

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
11

Jul 31

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 30

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
9

Jul 29

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
16

Jul 28

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
7

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#9 (756 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#24 (214 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,779 ft 3,895 m 164 ft 50 m Asphalt
12,779 ft 3,895 m 164 ft 50 m Asphalt
11,985 ft 3,653 m 164 ft 50 m Asphalt
11,985 ft 3,653 m 164 ft 50 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at London Heathrow Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

London Heathrow (IATA: LHR) operates around 756 flights per day to 214 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 12 domestic and 202 international routes, with British Airways as the leading carrier and New York currently the busiest connection. From LHR, passengers can reach 86 countries across 6 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,895 m (12,779 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

London Heathrow Airport functions as the United Kingdom’s main hub airport and one of Europe’s largest international gateways. It connects London with more than 200 destinations across nearly 90 countries, with a network heavily oriented toward long-haul international routes rather than dense domestic service. This gives Heathrow a distinct role as a global connector between Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

The airline mix reflects this hub structure, with British Airways as the dominant carrier and a wide range of international airlines operating across multiple alliances. This supports both strong origin-and-destination demand in London and significant transfer traffic, reinforcing Heathrow’s position as the UK’s primary long-haul aviation gateway.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Heathrow currently operates four passenger terminals: Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5. These terminals are distributed across a large site rather than concentrated in a single complex, with inter-terminal transfers supported by a combination of airside connections and landside transport options. Each terminal has a distinct role, with Terminal 5 serving as the main hub for British Airways and Terminal 2 hosting many Star Alliance carriers.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Four active passenger terminals
  • Distinct airline groupings by terminal
  • Inter-terminal transfer infrastructure
  • A mix of modern and legacy terminal facilities

Passenger facilities are distributed across all terminals and include a wide range of services designed to support both short-haul and long-haul travelers. Heathrow provides WiFi, charging areas, family facilities, and premium services throughout the airport, along with extensive retail and dining options.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • WiFi and charging stations
  • Lounges and premium services
  • Retail areas and duty-free shopping
  • Dining options across all terminals

Airport Lounges

Heathrow offers a wide range of lounge facilities across its terminals, including both airline-operated lounges and independent options. Access varies depending on airline status, cabin class, or lounge membership programs, with many lounges located in Terminals 2, 3, and 5.

Notable lounges include:

  • Plaza Premium Lounge
  • Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounge
  • Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
  • Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
  • United Club

Dining and Food Options

Dining options across Heathrow are extensive and distributed throughout all terminals, with a mix of international brands and locally inspired concepts. The airport’s official terminal guides highlight a range of sit-down restaurants, cafés, and quick-service outlets designed to accommodate different travel needs.

Common dining options include:

  • Caffè Nero
  • Wagamama
  • Gordon Ramsay Plane Food
  • Starbucks
  • Shan Shui

Public Transport and Parking

Heathrow is one of the best-connected airports in Europe in terms of public transport. The airport is linked to central London via the Elizabeth line and the Heathrow Express, while the Piccadilly line of the London Underground provides a lower-cost alternative with service to all terminals.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Elizabeth line
  • Heathrow Express
  • London Underground Piccadilly line
  • Local buses and coaches
  • Airport shuttle services

Road access is supported by direct connections to the M4 and M25 motorways, with clearly designated drop-off and pickup zones at each terminal.

Heathrow provides a wide range of parking options, with different products designed for short visits, longer stays, and premium services. More details are available via the official Heathrow parking pages.

Parking options include:

  • Terminal Parking
  • Park and Ride
  • Meet and Greet
  • Valet Parking
  • Long-stay parking

Runways and Operations

Heathrow operates with two parallel runways, making it one of the busiest two-runway airports in the world. The northern runway measures approximately 3,902 meters, while the southern runway is around 3,658 meters, allowing the airport to handle a wide range of aircraft, including long-haul widebody jets.

The runway system includes:

  • Two parallel runways
  • High-capacity operational layout
  • Long runways for widebody aircraft
  • Extensive taxiway infrastructure

Operationally, Heathrow uses runway alternation to balance arrivals and departures while managing noise impacts on surrounding communities. More details on this system can be found on Heathrow’s runway alternation page.

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Heathrow serves as the primary international gateway for the United Kingdom and plays a central role in global air transport. The airport handles more than 80 million passengers annually and supports a large number of long-haul routes, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.

The airport’s role includes:

  • The UK’s main hub airport
  • A major long-haul gateway
  • A key transfer hub for international traffic
  • A central node for business and tourism travel

Its hub model enables airlines to combine local demand from London with connecting traffic, supporting a wide range of destinations that would not be viable as point-to-point routes alone.

Location and Catchment Area

Heathrow is located to the west of central London, approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the city center. Its position provides access to one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe, as well as strong transport links to surrounding regions.

The airport serves:

  • Greater London
  • West London and the Thames Valley
  • Southern England
  • International transfer passengers

Its location, combined with extensive rail and road connections, makes Heathrow a key access point for both domestic and international travelers.

Hotels Near the Airport

Heathrow has a well-developed ecosystem of on-airport and nearby hotels, many of which are directly connected to terminals or located within short transfer distance. The airport’s official hotel guide highlights several properties integrated into the terminal area.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Aerotel (Terminal 3)
  • Hilton (Terminal 4)
  • Sofitel (Terminal 5)

These hotels primarily serve transit passengers, business travelers, and those with early departures or long layovers.

Airport History

Heathrow’s development as a major airport began in the mid-20th century. Construction of the airfield started in 1944 during World War II, although the site was never used operationally by the Royal Air Force. Instead, it was repurposed as London’s primary civil airport, officially opening for commercial operations in 1946.

In its early years, Heathrow was a relatively simple facility, with temporary structures and limited infrastructure. As demand for air travel increased in the postwar period, the airport expanded rapidly, with new runways and permanent terminals built to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Over time, Heathrow established itself as the UK’s main international gateway.

The latter part of the 20th century saw continued expansion, including the construction of Terminal 4 in 1986 and Terminal 5 in 2008, which became the main base for British Airways. The redevelopment of Terminal 2, reopened in 2014 as the Queen’s Terminal, further modernized the airport’s infrastructure.

Today, Heathrow’s layout reflects decades of incremental development rather than a single master plan. Its current form combines modern terminal facilities with legacy infrastructure, shaped by the constraints of operating one of the world’s busiest two-runway airports.

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