Heathrow Arrival Alerts
Know when their flight touches down at LHR. Terminal info included.
Get a text when they land at LHRAirport Code
LHR
Passengers/Year
80 million
Terminals
T2, T3, T4, T5
Exit Time
20-45 minutes after landing
About
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow handles 80 million passengers across 4 active terminals. Knowing which terminal matters for pickup.
Terminal breakdown: - T5: British Airways domestic and international - T3: Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific - T2: Star Alliance carriers (United, Lufthansa, Air Canada) - T4: Currently limited operations (some Gulf carriers)
"Landed at Heathrow" means different things depending on terminal. T5 is enormous; expect 25-30 minutes from touchdown to arrivals. T2 is more compact at around 20 minutes.
Peak arrival times at Heathrow: - US flights: 6-9am (overnight departures from East Coast) - Middle East: 5-7am and 8-10pm - Asia/Australia: 5-7am
If you're picking someone up, the M25 traffic plus terminal location means timing is everything. A landing alert gives you a 20-30 minute window to reach short stay parking.
Pickup tip
Use short stay car parks. A landing alert gives you time to arrive as they exit.
How it works
Track LHR arrivals.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number for the arrival to LHR.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and text you when they touch down at London Heathrow Airport.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How do I know when a flight lands at Heathrow?
Enter the flight number into SkyText. You'll get a text when wheels touch the runway at LHR.
Does the alert tell me which terminal?
Yes. SkyText includes terminal information so you know where to meet them.
When should I leave to pick someone up from Heathrow?
Our landing alert gives you a 20-30 minute window. Perfect time to reach short stay parking.
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Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.