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Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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Flights from Europe to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Europe to Heathrow 
karineFlew with British AirwaysLIN-LHRJul 2025
Linate is a great and easy aitport to get to. Closer tham Malpensa so cheapet and faster to get to, with subway.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysPRG-LHRJul 2025
British Airways does not allow for check-in through app or website. There is a message that passports need to be scanned, but no way to do it. Check-in was unavailable at airport kiosks, so we had to do it in person at the desk. Not a huge deal, but allow plenty of time! Also a bit stressful if you want to choose/change/buy a seat as it is very last minute.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysATH-LHRJun 2025
Be sure to have at least 2 hour layover when flying through London. Also, we have TSA Global and when we checked our luggage, asked to confirm it was on our flight. We were told it was. It was not
ChandraFlew with British AirwaysMAN-LHRMay 2025
Must make sure that all the liquids or creams go in a bag to avoid delays during security clearance and hand bag inspection
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysMAD-LHRApr 2025
Get to the point passport control early! Almost missed my flight. Check in very easy, but the sign said 22 minutes to my gate. It took 60 minutes to get to the gate with the huge line at passport control.
parveenFlew with British AirwaysLIS-LHRJan 2025
Lisbon Airport has a laid-back atmosphere, but navigating it efficiently requires some planning. If you’re taking an Uber, be aware that there’s only one entrance into the parking area, creating a bottleneck. It’s best to allow an extra 15-20 minutes to avoid any last-minute stress. If you’re flying with any airline other than TAP Air Portugal, be prepared to walk further inside the terminal. Also, don’t miss out on FastTrack – it’s a great perk across Europe, and Lisbon Airport offers it as well for a smoother experience
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysBRU-LHRDec 2024
Give yourself ample time for connecting flights. Lhr is a massive airport
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysNCE-LHRDec 2024
Heathrow transfer is very long with multiple moving parts. Try to get your boarding pass for both legs, or you will be stuck at Heathrow transfer desk and miss your flight.
JeremiahFlew with British AirwaysOTP-LHRDec 2024
Economy is a little tight but the short flight isn’t bad just have headphone and 1-2 movies downloaded to watch
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysCDG-LHRSept 2024
The BA team was ready when we arrived at the airport for early morning check-in, which made the transition through customs very easy. Just remember to allow enough time to go through customs and to separate all fluids before hand.
MichalFlew with British AirwaysWAW-LHRSept 2024
Rather then waiting for check in at the airport hall (smells of deep frying) go to the hotel just outside! Bar is a bit more expensive, but so worth it!
Verified travelerFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALLIS-LHROct 2024
I recommend choosing a non-stop flight to Lisbon on one of the major carriers from a U.S. city thereby avoiding altogether a TAP flight to or from London.
Verified travelerFlew with Austrian AirlinesVIE-LHRSept 2024
The boarding was seamless , since I only had a carry on the process was simple through my experience.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysGLA-LHRSept 2024
Go to the airport early as the Security queues are almost always long, especially in the Summer months.
MireilleFlew with British AirwaysLUX-LHRNov 2024
Be careful with your carry one not to take any liquids or toothpaste or other creams as they are very strict which is understandable so you do not have to run for your connecting flight! Lesson learned!
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysABZ-LHRSept 2024
Pass on paying extra for business class unless you have an incredibly long layover then access to the club Lou he may be worth it
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLCA-LHROct 2024
If you have a connection in London to USA, make sure to have a layover of minimum 3 hours, or you’ll miss your flight.
SarelaFlew with British AirwaysLCA-LHRSept 2024
Plan to be early because going through security and border control can take over an hour.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRSept 2024
Be prepared for a full TSA check in even after having one to get to London.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysZRH-LHRSept 2024
Prepare for a lot of walking, both airports had us walking at least a mile!
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysPSA-LHROct 2024
Don't fly British Airways. If you have a connecting flight make sure they don't set you up with only a 2 hour connection. Also, if you buy a bottle of wine at the Pisa airport (after you have checked in and gone through security) and even though they put it in a security bag that is sealed and says "do not open until final destination" - that doesn't fly with security in Heathrow. They will open the security bag, scan your bottle of wine and then put it back in the same security bag and put it in one of theirs that is identical. The problem with this is, they hold your bag for awhile and then search your entire bag because they think you are hiding something else. I am told by several other passengers that Heathrow is known for this.
EmreFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LHRSept 2024
Do not book the flights to Heathrow as they are star allience joint flights there are a lot of issues with the check-in and transfer documents are not checked in Turkey so there is a huge wait time problem during the border control due to this. It takes approximately 15 minutes for someone to go through checks because of this and if you are back at the que after the flight this issue costs you 2 hours wait time at the airport.
Yves-LeoFlew with British AirwaysBCN-LHRNov 2024
allow plenty of time for security check. Take all liquids, cream, make- up, foundation etc. out of your carryon luggage. a lot of travelers had their luggage pulled over for open bag check. This slowed down the screaming process considerably and caused me to lose my flight.
AnnaFlew with British AirwaysPRG-LHROct 2024
Dont get to Prague airport too early if you are checking a bag because they dont even tell you where you can go to check you bag until just a little before the flight. We sat and waited for no reason
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysOSL-LHRSept 2024
Give yourself a minimum of two days it seems to ensure you have time for at least one cancellation and multiple delays without being informed.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysFNC-LHRJun 2024
Try the business class option as not much more expensive. You get three seats for two people, good food, drinks and more leg room plus priority boarding.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysBUD-LHRJun 2024
Leave enough time for transfer! Especially when changing from T3 to T5. Heathrow is gigantic
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysBUD-LHRAug 2024
Everything was fine regarding the actual flying. The only thing that was annoying is the quite long line and wait time at the check-in. BA policy is good and somewhat better than some other airlines ridiculously strict and limiting baggage rules. Heathrow is a giant airport, so those who are connecting should know that it takes a long time (almost 2 hours) to change terminals. There are lots of passengers, the shuttles are packed to the gill, and the buildings are huge, so long walking is necessary. Although the security is going pretty fast, there is no time to look around, so as long as people are aware of it, it is fine. I think one of the best and most passenger-friendly airport in Europe is Schiphol in Amsterdam.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysPRG-LHRJul 2024
The signs on posts in the Prague airport aren't tall enough, so if there are people in queue who happen to be in front of the signs, they're easy to miss. These signs are important to know which line one must use for ticketing: ticketing, bag drop, or level of passenger.
JarrodFlew with British AirwaysIBZ-LHRJul 2024
Give your self time with a connecting flight at LHR. You need to go through security again even with a connection.
SonyaFlew with British AirwaysVCE-LHRJul 2024
Allow enough time to get from city to airport. Airport is also a bit of a maze.
LindaFlew with British AirwaysVCE-LHRJul 2024
Good luck on multiple flights and delays all around. Pack your own food if you can.
TracyFlew with British AirwaysFCO-LHRJul 2024
Be prepared for three security check points. Confirm baggage check in. We paid twice.
LydiaFlew with British AirwaysFLR-LHRJun 2024
Make sure you get to the gate early to clear customs control.
AnaFlew with British AirwaysAGP-LHRAug 2024
Be on time at the airport as is busier than normal
MarinaFlew with British AirwaysBUD-LHRJun 2024
Heathrow airport is very inefficient and complicated to get around. You need at least an hour and 20 minutes between your flights to make any connection in time. I don’t think I’ll ever do any connections there in the future. Flying into it is fine if that is your final destination.
CindyFlew with British AirwaysBUD-LHRJun 2024
Ensure you’re in the right queue. We asked three different airport staff and were told to join the wrong queue
MariaFlew with British AirwaysBLQ-LHRMar 2024
Bologna airport is very easy to reach from the central train station. The airport is very nice, well organized, easy to navigate.
RickFlew with British AirwaysNAP-LHRMay 2024
Allow time for very long boarding process with busses and slow boarding procedure. If flying business class, try to get exit rows.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysVCE-LHRMay 2024
Not to have very thick and heavy carry on suit cases, it’s slow the process of takeoff
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysPMI-LHRApr 2024
Pack light for boarding and check out duty free at Palma de Mallorca airport
SaraFlew with British AirwaysLIN-LHRApr 2024
Check you have a not only a reservation but also a ticket number.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysVCE-LHRMay 2024
Make sure your layover, if on BA, is 2 hours or more.
OmarFlew with British AirwaysBCN-LHRMay 2024
Have own entertainment and battery to charge your phone
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysVIE-LHRMay 2024
Heathrow is a bit of a mess. There was only one wheelchair waiting for two people. When I came into LHR going to BCN on the outward, I had to take a bus to change terminals and then another bus within the terminal. If you are handicapped at all, arrange a wheelchair and hope it arrives.
KFlew with Turkish AirlinesIST-LHRMar 2024
Old entertainment and bad quality headphones, couldn't hear anything. Take your flight headphone to enjoy movies
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRJan 2024
Flying the whole route with BA makes Heathrow T5 very easy. Only one security check was required in Edinburgh. None at Heathrow. This is one benefit of flying BA. We were also able to use the BA lounges which made for more relaxing wait before our flights.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysBRU-LHRFeb 2024
If you have to drive, use Parkos and park at a hotel and take their shuttle to the airport. Much cheaper than any closer airport parking and it is monitored by the hotel.
PimchanokFlew with British AirwaysVCE-LHRFeb 2024
The Venice airport is pretty small that make it easier to navigate to the airport.
DerekFlew with British AirwaysEDI-LHRFeb 2024
If you have a second bag... This needs to fit under the seat in front, there isn't space for two overhead
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysATH-LHRDec 2023
Watch out for transit times in Heathrow. Always put your liquids in the little stupid baggies.
DorothyFlew with British AirwaysBRU-LHRJan 2024
Don’t forget the time on each end for baggage and passport control

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Europe to Heathrow

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1422 reviews
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8.0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

It was so hot on the plane. No air jets above the seats

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

first of all, the grand person that I tried to upgrade to Business told me there were no seats available. I don't think she really knew how to use the system at all. They were lying to me then I went and sat at my assigned seat and I asked them again if they had seats in business class one of the hostesses proceeded to tell me now the flight is full. The flight was pretty full, but after we took off, there were at least 10 seats in business that they were not occupied so they lied to me basically and I'm really upset about that.

The staff were great, the food was good. I just hate being crammed in a tuna can for 10 hours cause I can’t afford a better seat.

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Baggage was mis-handled; food and grocery items in the baggage were damaged.

Service, food was outstanding. They make every effort to make sure that your long flight is as comfortable as possible. The only reason I did not rate them excellent is the way they handled our cancelled flight. They were great about re-booking except for the hotel. A communication breakdown ensued regarding who was booking the hotel for our overnight stay: the city where the flight was cancelled or the city where we were going to lay over for the night. In the end, neither of them did, so we ended up doing it ourselves and were extremely lucky to get a room at all. Given that, I still would not hesitate to fly with them anytime.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

The Recaro seats are stiff and have minimal padding. Quite uncomfortable for a 5.5 hour flight. The upfront seats and space are identical to the ones in the back. The upgrade was not worth it.

Wonderful just hope the had more direct flights to Boston

Boarding process was fast and efficient. Short flight but on time and well organized. I would certainly fly TAP again.

Very long line at the gate, moved slowly. I had expected that boarding a flagship A330neo would be with a jetway directly at the gate, and not a long bus ride to the airplane.

TAP‘s flight attendants seem to be among the least ambitious of all the international flight crews we’ve flown with. . When we left US and went to Portugal, and when we returned from Portugal, flight attendants were not very visible. Then did not offer frequent water breaks and when we had to go back to request water, I was almost an imposition. Meal quality was just average. The dinners were fine. Breakfast wraps were presented soggy.

There was no warning that they have added passport control after check in, the line was enormous and after 46 mins wait we missed our flight. Were forced to leave the airport and purchase new tickets at full price to board a later flight. TAP were unsympathetic and unhelpful.

Boarding we were jammed into a hot crowded bus waiting too long while another bus went in front of us. Appreciated blanket and pillow, movie available helped time pass, the food was not appealing so I had my own snacks, the flight is long, but nothing they can do about that. Staff adequate, flight good.

Boarding- Good Seat Comfort - OK Crew - Good Food - Mediocre On Time - Very Good

The person at the checkin was very helpful. We couldn’t check in through the keyosk, but the agent was very helpful.

Our steward Margarida who served us from Lisbon to Boston was absolutely fantastic! She deserves a raise. Conscientious and thorough as well as showing appropriate attention for every need.

I will avoid TAP if I can, the ground experience was very poor with bad behaviour from the ground crew and it was only a bit better on the aircraft.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

Safety which is #1 was great. Food choices was not always great and often ran out of choice meat before getting to back of economy. Had one staff member who was just rude otherwise everyone was quite pleasant especially with the job they have to do!

Horrible seats. They were just coach seats with the middle seat blocked with a dirty seat tray.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

The real bathroom smelled horrible and it smelled in the real of the plane..

SAL to FRA - Original flight was cancelled less than 10 hours before scheduled. Did receive lodging at no cost for 1 night. Coordination between Lufstansa and hotel was very poor and we had to pay for a meal we thought was to be paid for. Traveling from SAT to Denver coordination between Lufstansa and United was very poor and we paid double for our check-in baggage. We are hoping to that refunded. We wish other airlines would fly to Salzburg as we plan to visit more often.

The agent, who took my mother to her gate, kept talking with one of her male coworkers and treating my mother like a sack of potatoes. She was ignoring my questions because she was too busy flirting with her male colleague. This was a very unprofessional behavior. We also had to wait for close to half an hour for an agent to arrive.

My mother is 87 years old and has knee problems. I have reserved a wheelchair indicating that she is immobile. For her it is very difficult to walk short distances. On arrival in Frankfurt, I was called via my mother's phone, by the female employee who had my mother in a wheelchair. She asked me how many and what color suitcases she has, which I explained. I was very surprised when 15 minutes later my mother walked out with her cane and balancing with great difficulties assisted by a young couple who were pushing her suitcase. Where was the wheelchair and the airport employee? I find this to be a disrespectful and abusive behavior of elderly people. It also raises the question of professional misconduct of the airport personnel in Frankfurt i.e. the female employee who abandoned an 87 year old immobile person by the luggage lane. I would like to inquire about the details i.e. name of that employee.

Boarding delayed 1.5 hours. Ended up sick because of all the delays and lines waiting around airport and boarding.

Not only were the aircrafts spacious, but the crew was friendly and efficient. I was so gracious for the included meals on the longer flight (8+ hours).

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

Decrepit planes, poor business class layout designed to maximize revenue, no decent movie selection.

Entertainment did not work from DC to London. Was not able to check in online during my return journey from Mumbai to London. Food was good!

The to flight was excellent but the return flight the seats seemed not cushioning enough.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze, Sara and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

For a business class ticket the service was very mediocre. We had to ask for coffee after a meal and the service was grudging like we were putting them out. The leg from BOM to LHR was especially bad and the toilets had no water. It was disgusting. Looks like self service is the new model for Business Class. No Thank you. I will look elsewhere

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

I do not understand how BA takes coach seating and has people paying for business class. There is no leg room, seats don’t recline and no entertainment to be had unless you brought your own.

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