LHR · LAYOVER MATCHING
Meet travelers at Heathrow Airport
Border control is the bottleneck; once through, T5 feels more like an upscale mall than an airport.
London, United Kingdom · 4 terminals · 79 million passengers/year
How long is a typical layover at LHR?
Minimum 90 minutes between terminals, most transit travelers spend 3-5 hours
Best meetup spot at LHR
Terminal 5 Huxley's Bar post-security, or the Caviar House & Prunier by Gate A for a longer sit
Airport essentials
Terminals
4
Getting around
Terminals 2, 3 and 4 are walkable but T5 requires a free shuttle train (8 min)
Free wifi
Free unlimited wifi, Heathrow Rewards signup skippable
SIM / eSIM
Three UK and EE have pop-ups in T5 arrivals; most travelers rely on eSIM roaming
Hub for: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Oneworld
Long layover? Do this.
With 6h+, hop the Elizabeth Line to Paddington (25 min) for a pint and a walk along Hyde Park
People also ask
What's the typical layover time at LHR?
Minimum 90 minutes between terminals, most transit travelers spend 3-5 hours
Where should I meet a travel buddy at Heathrow Airport?
Terminal 5 Huxley's Bar post-security, or the Caviar House & Prunier by Gate A for a longer sit
Can I leave LHR during my layover?
With 6h+, hop the Elizabeth Line to Paddington (25 min) for a pint and a walk along Hyde Park
Is wifi free at LHR?
Free unlimited wifi, Heathrow Rewards signup skippable
Where can I get a SIM card at LHR?
Three UK and EE have pop-ups in T5 arrivals; most travelers rely on eSIM roaming
How do I match with a traveler at LHR on Nomapal?
Open Nomapal in layover mode. The app surfaces travelers currently matched to London or passing through LHR. Swipe, match, message, meet at the meetup spot. Takes about as long as a coffee queue.
Official airport information: www.heathrow.com