Terminal 4 is the weird cousin of Heathrow’s family. It’s smaller, quieter, and often handles non-British Airways flights (like SkyTeam and oneworld mates). This means the parking layout is a bit more cramped, and the “drop-off zone” charges are now a thing.
Airport Parking | Heathrow | Terminal 4 | I Love Airport Parking
Yes, you read that right: even dropping someone off costs a fiver now. It’s a cash grab, but they’ve dressed it up as “traffic management.” I call it “revenge for everyone who ever complained about the M25.” Pay the £5 online before you arrive, or you’ll get a £20 penalty notice in the post—like a ghost from Christmas future.
The Secret Life of Long Stay
If you’re going away for more than three days, Long Stay is your financial hero. It’s about £50 for a week if you book ahead. Sure, you’ll ride a shuttle bus that smells faintly of floor cleaner, but at least you won’t cry when you see your bank balance.
Pro tip: park near the bus stop. I know, groundbreaking advice. But Terminal 4’s Long Stay car park is huge, and walking to the furthest bay with two suitcases while rain attacks you is not a “holiday starts now” moment. Trust me, I’ve been that damp person.
