A popular choice among the holidaymakers and business class visiting the London city- London Heathrow airport is the busiest international airport in the world, which has been voted 'Best Airport in Europe' in 2004. This airport sees more than 90 airlines flying in to over 170 international destinations in the year 2005 and over 67.7 million passengers used the airport terminals. It is also the world's second busiest airport for cargo and almost 70,000 are employed here.
The London Heathrow airport is located at the southern end of the London region of Hillingdon, which is 24 km west of Charing Cross in Central London. Heathrow airport map is a major airport located within the boundary of the Greater London Area. The airport is surrounded by built-up areas to the north (Harlington, and Cranford), to the east (Hounslow and Hatton), and to the south (East Bedfont and Stanwell). Central London is situated to the East of the Heathrow airport map. The distance is 13.8 miles/22.2 km to central London (Piccadilly Circus) but West London is quite close at around 7 miles to Ealing.
London Heathrow airport has state of the art infrastructure with 4 terminals, with the 5th terminal under construction. The terminals 1, 2 and 3 are placed together at the centre of the airport and all are within walking distance of each other via underground walkways. The airport provides with first class facilities and services to the passengers. There is provision for ample airport parking at the Heathrow airport, including short term and long term car parks, in addition to off airport car parking, which is usually cheaper and almost as close to the terminals. There are around 50 Heathrow airport hotels on or just off the airport complex, most offering an overnight stay plus free parking package. The Heathrow airport hotels are located within easy distance from the airport. The visitors inside the airport will find all of the facilities expected from an international airport. There are around 70 airport lounges spread through out the 4 terminals, currency exchange bureaus in every terminal and plenty of ATMs. There is a good range of eating and shopping facilities, excellent disabled facilities and left luggage facilities. |
