Your LHR Layover Itinerary
4-8 hrs layover
Arrive and check your terminal
Know which terminal you are using before making any plans.
Stay at the airport
Use a lounge, have a proper meal, or spend the time in the airport without trying to force London.
Book an airport hotel if you need rest
If you want a shower, bed, or quiet reset, use a connected or near-airport hotel instead.
Head back to your gate area
Leave time for security and the walk to your gate.
Catch your flight
Be back in your terminal before time gets tight.
Related Guides
Helpful London Heathrow pages to open next
Heathrow Layover Guide
See when to stay in your terminal, when London is realistic, and when a hotel is the smarter move.
Open guideHeathrow Lounge Guide
Compare the best lounge options across Terminal 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Open guideHeathrow Transfer Guide
Use Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Tube, taxi, or rideshare to get into London.
Open guideHotel Suggestions
London Heathrow hotels worth considering
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
Good fit for a practical, terminal-adjacent short rest.
Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
A simple Heathrow sleep option when you want value and low friction.
ibis London Heathrow Airport
A lower-cost fallback if you want a room instead of staying in the terminal.