Terminal 1 International Connecting to Terminal 5 Domestic
Connection time: 90 minutes*
Your step-by-step connection plan is as follows.
Welcome to Heathrow!
On leaving the aircraft, please follow the signs for Flight Connections.
Connections bus
A dedicated bus will transfer you between terminals. Buses are free and depart every six to ten minutes.
Airline desks
Need to visit your airline's ticket desk? You'll find it here.
Ready to fly
Staff will check your ticket to ensure you're in the right place, that your hand baggage meets airline regulations, and that you have enough time to catch your onward flight.
Passport control
All passengers arriving on international flights must pass through UK immigration control at Heathrow.
Biometric capture
To maintain the highest levels of airport security, we are required by the Department for Transport to capture the photo image of departing passengers.
Hand baggage check
At this point your hand baggage will be checked to ensure it conforms to UK and EU regulations. Please be aware that liquids in containers over 100ml are not allowed through security.
Security screening
You will pass through security screening at this point. If you are a non-UK resident and have goods to declare to HM Customs, please use the Customs telephone before security control.
Departure lounge
Check the screens in the departure lounge, which will be updated when your gate opens and again when your flight is ready for boarding. If you've time to spare, the departure lounge has plenty of facilities to help you relax, including restaurants, shops and seating areas. Please note there are limited facilities at the departure gates.
* Minimum connection times
The connection time shown is the standard minimum connection time between terminals published by IATA (the International Air Transport Association). Heathrow Airport Limited is not responsible for the accuracy of this information, nor for any disruption to your journey which this information may cause.
