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London Heathrow International Airport is the largest airport not only the capital of the UK, but also across the country. He is one of the largest airports in Europe and the world by passenger traffic. The airport is located at a distance of 25 kilometers west of the central district of the British capital.

Heathrow is located in the territory of the six terminals (one truck)

• 1) Terminal 1.

Serves flights to Ireland and the city of the UK, and some European flights.

• 2) Terminal 2 («The building of Europe").

It is the oldest of London's airport terminal. It is expected that his building in the near future will be demolished, and in its place will be elevated to a more modern complex.

• 3) Terminal 3 («Ocean Terminal").

It serves international flights.

• 4) Terminal 4.

Serves flights airlines Britain and 45 different international companies.

• 5) Terminal 5.

It was opened in March 2008 years.

On the territory of the Heathrow International Airport, and it is located near the 17 hotels, many of which belong to international hotel chains.

From Heathrow airport to the center of the British capital can be reached in the following ways:

• 1) train.

It is the fastest sea transfer. Operation with up to 5.00 23.30. Time of transportation ranges from 15 20 up minutes.

• 2) Metro.

Each airport terminal placed upon the line of the Moscow metro. The road to the center takes about 50 minutes. On the map, this line metro displayed in blue. It is worth remembering that in the London underground there are some technical problems, so there may be delays in the movement of trains.

• 3) bus.

The trip from Heathrow Airport to central London by bus can take 45-60 minutes. Operation with up to 5.30 21.30.

• 4) Taxi.

The price is determined by the trip meter. Cost must always be displayed on a special display. Any additional information (travel at night and weekends) is indicated here.

• 5) Ultra.

The most innovative form of personal transport. The movement is carried out on the overpass. Travel speed - 40 km / h. After pressing the call button, the trailer comes after 12 seconds.

Service industry Heathrow International Airport.

In the terminal building the following types of services:

• - A lot of shops (only in the terminal them more 5 100);
• - Restaurants and cafes;
• - Services of priests (almost all denominations), and there are prayers and the room for several hours.

London Heathrow Airport official website:  www.heathrowairport.com

• Number of terminals: 5
• IATA code: Lhr
• ICAO code: Egl
• Mailing address: Heathrow Airport Limited, The Compass Center, Nelson Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 2GWKirmington, DN39 6YH, United Kingdom

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