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British Airways is the United Kingdom's flag carrier airline and one of the world's most recognisable aviation brands. Founded in 1974 through a merger of several UK airlines, BA is headquartered in London and operates from its main hub at Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest international airports. The airline serves over 200 destinations worldwide across six continents, flying to more international destinations than any other UK airline. British Airways is renowned for its premium service offerings, including its award-winning business class cabin, and operates a modern mixed fleet including Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350s. As a founding member of the Oneworld alliance, BA provides seamless connections with partner airlines around the globe.

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British Airways flies from 67 UK airports. At London Heathrow Airport, British Airways uses Terminal 3 and Terminal 5, at London Gatwick Airport, British Airways uses South Terminal and at Manchester Airport, British Airways uses Terminal 2. The full list of airports and terminals is below, along with the most asked questions.

British Airways terminals at a glance

AirportTerminal
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)Terminal 3 and Terminal 5
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)South Terminal
Manchester Airport (MAN)Terminal 2
London Stansted Airport (STN)Main Terminal
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Main Terminal
Glasgow Airport (GLA)Main Terminal
Newcastle Airport (NCL)Main Terminal
London City Airport (LCY)Main Terminal
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)Main Terminal
Belfast City Airport (BHD)Main Terminal
Inverness Airport (INV)Main Terminal
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)Terminal 1
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)Main Terminal
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)Departure Hall 2 (Piers D, E) and Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M)
Antalya Airport (AYT)Terminal 2
Athens International Airport (ATH)Main Terminal
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)Terminal 1
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)Terminal 3
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)Terminal 1
Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD)Hall A
Brussels Airport (BRU)Main Terminal
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)Terminal 2
Cairo International Airport (CAI)Terminal 2
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)Terminal A
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)Terminal 2
Corfu Airport (CFU)Main Terminal
Dubai International Airport (DXB)Terminal 1
Dublin Airport (DUB)Terminal 2
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)Main Terminal
Faro Airport (FAO)Main Terminal
Geneva Airport (GVA)Terminal 1
Hamburg Airport (HAM)Terminal 2
Heraklion Airport (HER)Main Terminal
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)Main Terminal
Izmir Airport (ADB)International Terminal
Jersey Airport (JER)Main Terminal
Kefalonia Airport (EFL)Main Terminal
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)North Terminal
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)Terminal 5
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)Terminal 1
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)Terminal 1
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)Terminal 1
Madeira Airport (Funchal) (FNC)Main Terminal
Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)Terminal 4 and Terminal 4S
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)Terminal 3
Malta International Airport (MLA)Main Terminal
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)Terminal 1
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)Terminal 1
Munich Airport (MUC)Terminal 1
Naples Airport (NAP)Main Terminal
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Terminal 8
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)Terminal 1
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)Main Terminal
Palermo Airport (PMO)Main Terminal
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)Main Terminal
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)Terminal 2C
Pisa Airport (PSA)Main Terminal
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)Terminal 1
Rhodes Airport (RHO)Main Terminal
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)Terminal 3
Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)Main Terminal
Split Airport (SPU)Main Terminal
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)Terminal 2
Teesside International Airport (MME)Main Terminal
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)Main Terminal
Vienna International Airport (VIE)Terminal 3
Zurich Airport (ZRH)Check-in 2

Most asked about British Airways

Q:Which UK airports does British Airways fly from?

A: British Airways operates from 67 UK airports, including London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and Edinburgh Airport, among others. Terminal details for each airport are listed on this page.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at London Heathrow Airport?

A: At London Heathrow Airport (LHR), British Airways uses Terminal 3 and Terminal 5, depending on the route. Check your boarding pass or the live departure boards for your specific flight before you travel.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at London Gatwick Airport?

A: At London Gatwick Airport (LGW), British Airways departs from South Terminal. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Manchester Airport?

A: At Manchester Airport (MAN), British Airways departs from Terminal 2. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at London Stansted Airport?

A: At London Stansted Airport (STN), British Airways departs from Main Terminal. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Terminal Locations

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 5Terminal 3
AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Operates from:

Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M)Departure Hall 2 (Piers D, E)
CFU

Corfu Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
FAO

Faro Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
IBZ

Ibiza Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
ADB

Izmir Airport

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Operates from:

International Terminal
JER

Jersey Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
MAD

Madrid-Barajas Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 4STerminal 4
NAP

Naples Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
PSA

Pisa Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
RHO

Rhodes Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
SPU

Split Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal

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Common Questions About British Airways

Q:Which UK airports does British Airways fly from?

A: British Airways operates from 67 UK airports including Aberdeen Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Alicante-Elche Airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Antalya Airport, among others. You can find detailed terminal information for each airport above.

Q:Which terminals does British Airways use?

A: Terminal assignments vary by airport. For example, at Aberdeen Airport, British Airways operates from Main Terminal. Always check the terminal information above or your booking confirmation for your specific flight.

Q:How early should I arrive for a British Airways flight?

A: For British Airways, arrive at least 2 hours before short-haul flights and 3 hours before long-haul international flights. Premium passengers may have access to expedited security lanes.

Q:Does British Airways always use the same terminal?

A: Generally yes, British Airways typically uses the same terminal at each airport for operational efficiency. However, at larger airports like Heathrow, terminal assignments can occasionally change due to operational requirements. Always verify your terminal on your booking confirmation and check for any updates on the day of travel.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Aberdeen Airport?

A: At Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), British Airways operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Abu Dhabi International Airport?

A: At Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), British Airways operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Alicante-Elche Airport?

A: At Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), British Airways operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

A: At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), British Airways operates from Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M) and Departure Hall 2 (Piers D, E). Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Antalya Airport?

A: At Antalya Airport (AYT), British Airways operates from Terminal 2. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Athens International Airport?

A: At Athens International Airport (ATH), British Airways operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

A: At Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), British Airways operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Belfast City Airport?

A: At Belfast City Airport (BHD), British Airways operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Ben Gurion Airport?

A: At Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), British Airways operates from Terminal 3. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is British Airways at Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

A: At Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), British Airways operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

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