Airport guide
London airports at a glance.
London is served by several separate airports, so the airport name matters as much as the terminal. Each transfer is planned and quoted for the exact destination.
Heathrow Airport
A major international hub to the west of London, with four active passenger terminals.
Typical road journey
- Blackpool
- 4 hr–4 hr 45
- Fylde Coast
- 3 hr 55–4 hr 40
- Over Wyre
- 4 hr 10–4 hr 55
Terminal information
Flights use Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Terminal 3 is a Virgin Atlantic hub and Terminal 5 is British Airways' main Heathrow hub, but the flight number should always be checked for the correct terminal.
Airlines include
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- United Airlines
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- KLM
Gatwick Airport
Located south of London and used for a broad mix of European, holiday and long-haul flights.
Typical road journey
- Blackpool
- 4 hr 40–5 hr 30
- Fylde Coast
- 4 hr 35–5 hr 25
- Over Wyre
- 4 hr 50–5 hr 40
Terminal information
Gatwick has North and South terminals linked by a free shuttle. Airlines are assigned to a terminal, although operations can change, so we use your flight details to confirm the right one.
Airlines include
- easyJet
- British Airways
- TUI
- Emirates
- Jet2
- Wizz Air
- Ryanair
Luton Airport
A busy airport north of London, particularly useful for low-cost and European routes.
Typical road journey
- Blackpool
- 3 hr 35–4 hr 15
- Fylde Coast
- 3 hr 30–4 hr 10
- Over Wyre
- 3 hr 45–4 hr 25
Terminal information
Luton uses one passenger terminal. We still record the airline and flight number so the driver has the correct live arrival information for a collection.
Airlines include
- easyJet
- Wizz Air
- Jet2
- Ryanair
- TUI
- SunExpress
- EL AL
Stansted Airport
Situated north-east of London and serving an extensive network of European and holiday destinations.
Typical road journey
- Blackpool
- 4 hr 20–5 hr
- Fylde Coast
- 4 hr 15–4 hr 55
- Over Wyre
- 4 hr 30–5 hr 10
Terminal information
Stansted has one main passenger terminal. Some departure gates are reached by transit train or walkway after security, but road drop-offs and collections use the main terminal arrangements.
Airlines include
- Ryanair
- Jet2
- easyJet
- Emirates
- Turkish Airlines
- TUI
- Pegasus Airlines
London City Airport
A compact airport in East London, often chosen for business and short-haul European travel.
Typical road journey
- Blackpool
- 4 hr 35–5 hr 20
- Fylde Coast
- 4 hr 30–5 hr 15
- Over Wyre
- 4 hr 45–5 hr 30
Terminal information
London City has one compact passenger terminal. Its East London location means traffic conditions are particularly important when we agree the collection time.
Airlines include
- British Airways
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- Luxair
- SWISS
- ITA Airways
Journey times are planning estimates, not guarantees. Traffic, roadworks, weather and the exact pickup address can change the journey. Airlines and terminal assignments can also change, so we confirm the details from your flight information before travel.
