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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Airport Guide

Compare cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and discount flights from LHR. Current August 2026 airport information for London, United Kingdom.

Updated August 2026
IATA codeLHR
ICAO codeEGLL
ServesLondon
Current statusScheduled passenger airport
Airplane traveling above a city destination
LHR Airport Guide
Current airport information

About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport is a commercial airport serving London, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LHR and its ICAO code is EGLL. This page was rebuilt for August 2026 using current airport-code and operating-status data rather than carrying forward old traffic totals, route counts or terminal details.

Independent airport guide. DiscountFlights.com is not the airport operator and is not affiliated with the airport authority or airlines referenced on this page. Airport facilities, airline schedules, terminal assignments and operating conditions can change; verify time-sensitive details with the operating airline and airport before travel.
Arrivals & airfare

Cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Search flights to London Heathrow Airport using airport code LHR. Comparing nearby dates, departure airports and connection points can reveal different fare and schedule combinations. Before paying, confirm that the itinerary arrives at LHR, especially in cities with more than one commercial airport.

Compare the full itinerary—not just the first fare shown. Baggage, seat selection, connection time, airport transfer requirements and the operating carrier can change the real value of a ticket.

Departures & airfare

Discount flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Use LHR as the departure airport when comparing discount flights from London Heathrow Airport. Flexible dates and different departure times may show different airline combinations or fare families.

For connecting itineraries, verify whether every segment is on one protected ticket. If the trip uses separate tickets or changes airports, allow enough time for baggage collection, immigration where applicable and ground transport.

Airport code guide

London Heathrow Airport IATA code: LHR

The IATA airport code for London Heathrow Airport is LHR. Its ICAO code is EGLL. Use the IATA code when checking airfare searches, tickets, baggage tags and many airline reservation systems.

IATA LHRICAO EGLLUnited Kingdom
Airline cross-reference

Airlines with major hub, base or network operations at LHR

London Heathrow Airport is strongly associated with the airline profiles below through hub, base or significant network operations. This is intentionally not presented as a complete live airline list, because airport schedules change by season.

For live service on your exact date, use the flight search above and confirm the operating carrier shown on the itinerary.

Booking checks

How to compare flights using airport code LHR

Search the exact airport code when the city has multiple airports, then compare the final itinerary carefully. A lower fare can come with a less convenient airport, longer ground transfer, tighter connection or different baggage rules.

After choosing a flight, confirm the airport code on every segment, the operating airline, terminal information close to departure, and whether baggage is checked through on connecting itineraries.

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Stays near London

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Airport FAQ

LHR airport questions

The IATA code is LHR.
Use LHR as the destination in the flight search above, compare dates and itineraries, then verify the operating airline and airport on the final booking page.
Yes. Enter LHR as the departure airport and compare current schedules, fare families and total trip conditions.
No. Airlines, routes, terminal assignments and operating conditions can change. Re-check your airline record and airport information before departure.