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We are investing £6.2 billion over the next ten years to rebuild and refurbish existing terminals and provide world-class facilities.
Enjoy your time at Heathrow
Why wait until you land to start enjoying the journey? From luxurious body treatments to exclusive lounges, here are ten ways the smart travellers fill their time at Heathrow.
| 10. Enjoy the view | |
VIP lounges aren't just for first-class travellers – find your own space to relax at the Servisair Executive Lounge* (Terminals 1 and 3) or the KLM Holideck (Terminal 4). You'll enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary drinks and snacks, and a warm welcome. The Holideck also has family, business and quiet areas, and a glazed observatory. A lounge pass costs less than you might think, too.
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2. Design at Terminal 5
Our EXPO area in Terminal 5 will add extra interest to your journey with its changing exhibits supporting British arts and culture.
The first piece of work on display at EXPO is a light installation by UnitedVisualArtists. It was sponsored by HSBC and inspired by the China Design Now exhibition (also sponsored by HSBC) at London’s V&A Museum. The EXPO display is constantly changing and evolving. The only limits on what we display are the limits of the imagination. So even if you’re a frequent flyer, expect to be constantly surprised and delighted by what you find at Terminal 5.
3. Bag a bargainFine fragrances, beauty bargains, designer sunglasses, single malts ... the World Duty Free stores at Heathrow have thousands of premium brands to choose from, all at fantastic prices. Too much to carry? If you're coming back, pick up your shopping when you return.
4. Eat, drink and relaxStop for a drink, a snack or a sit-down meal – whatever your taste, you'll find your favourite flavours at Heathrow. Enjoy a traditional British pub experience, a caffeine top-up or a great choice of world cuisine.
Heathrow restaurants and cafes
5. Find the perfect souvenirWhy carry your mementoes around during your stay when you can pick them up at the airport on your way home? Harrods, Glorious Britain, World Duty Free and World of Whiskies offer all the British-themed gifts you need.
Souvenirs and travel essentials
6. Go people-watchingWith flights to everywhere from Algiers to Zürich, there's nowhere like Heathrow for literally watching the world go by. Just find a prime spot and study the crowd over a cappuccino.
7. Check out a supercarAdmire an Aston or fall for a Ferrari - you'll find the world's most desirable marques at Best of the Best, the car competition organiser with branches in Terminals 1, 2, 4 and 5. There's always a dream car on display and many more to be won.
8. Have a massageRelax and recharge with a full body massage, a reviving shower or even a brand new hairstyle. The Urban Retreat spa in Terminal 1 offers a comprehensive menu of body treatments, with sessions as short as 15 minutes. Say goodbye to travel stress.
Find out more about Urban Retreat
9. Go designer shoppingFine fragrances, designer shoes, hot-off-the-catwalk accessories ... Heathrow has them all at airport shopping prices. World famous designer brands including Gucci, Prada, Tiffany & Co., Dior, Bulgari and Paul Smith can be found in our terminals. Use our shopping pages to find out what's available on your journey.
10. Enjoy the viewHeathrow is the world's busiest international airport and there's always plenty to see on the airfield and taxiways. The following locations all offer a superb window on the action.
- Terminal 1: The Tin Goose pub, Est Presso! restaurant and Caffè Nero coffee bar.
- Terminal 3: The Servisair Executive Lounge has a view of the airfield (and a quiet, comfortable space to watch from), as do many of the departure gates.
- Terminal 4: There are great views from the AMT and Costa coffee bars, and from many of the departure gates. The KLM Holideck lounge even has a glazed observatory.
- Terminal 5: Wherever you are, the sweeping glass walls provide dramatic views over the runways and beyond. For relaxing with food and a drink, Gordon Ramsay Plane Food and Wagamama both offer perfect vantage points.
* Please note: The Terminal 1 Servisair executive lounge is available for international passengers only. Please don't book if your flight is to the UK or Republic of Ireland.
