Taxi to Heathrow Terminal 3
Pre-book a fixed-price taxi to Heathrow Terminal 3. The home of Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Delta. T3 sits in the Central Terminal Area with M4 Junction 4 access. Your £7 drop-off charge is included in the quote.

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Booking a taxi to Heathrow Terminal 3

A pre-booked taxi to T3 drops you at the Terminal 3 departures forecourt which is a four-lane drop-off area at the upper level of the terminal building, accessed via the Heathrow tunnel. Your driver pulls into the kerbside lane, you unload, and they pull away within Heathrow's 10-minute forecourt limit.

How to find Terminal 3 by road

T3 sits in the Central Terminal Area alongside T2. From the M4, exit at Junction 4 and take the M4 spur road to Junction 4a, then go straight through the Heathrow tunnel and follow signs for Terminal 3 Departures.
From the M25, exit at Junction 15, join the M4 east towards London, then follow the same approach. Postcode for satnav: TW6 1QG.

Drop-off at Terminal 3 — what's included

Every pre-booked fare to T3 includes:

  • The £7 Heathrow terminal drop-off charge (raised 1 January 2026)
  • Driver unloading your luggage at the four-lane forecourt
  • Confirmation of which check-in zone matches your airline. Virgin Atlantic uses Zone A with its dedicated atrium

Your driver knows which forecourt lane to use to keep the drop within Heathrow's 10-minute stay limit. No circling, no overstay penalty.

Driver unloading luggage from a saloon taxi at the Heathrow Terminal 3 four-lane departures forecourt drop-off
Early morning private hire driver picking up a passenger from home for a long-haul Heathrow Terminal 3 flight

When to leave for T3

For short-haul departures (Iberia to Madrid, Finnair to Helsinki, BA codeshares), leave home 2.5 hours before your flight. For long-haul (Emirates A380 to Dubai, Qantas to Sydney, Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, Virgin Atlantic to JFK), allow 3.5 hours.

We schedule your pickup backwards from your check-in deadline, factoring in the M4 spur and the Heathrow tunnel approach.

Taxi from Heathrow Terminal 3

Heathrow does not allow private hire pickups on the T3 forecourt as this area is drop-off only. Every taxi collects from the Terminal 3 Terminal Parking (formerly Short Stay) car park, attached to the arrivals building via a short-covered walkway.

Where to walk after you land

Clear immigration, collect your luggage and follow signs from T3 arrivals to Terminal Parking (also signposted as Short Stay). The car park is referred to as Terminal 3 Car Park 1A, postcode TW6 1RU. The walk is around 5 minutes.

Driver meeting an arriving passenger at Heathrow Terminal 3 Car Park 1A pickup point after a long-haul flight

How to reach your driver without UK roaming

Heathrow's free _Heathrow Wi-Fi covers all four terminals. Connect as soon as you land in T3 arrivals, register with your email, and keep WhatsApp open.
Your driver can call or WhatsApp you over WiFi at no charge. They will tell you the exact level and bay in T3 Car Park 1A to meet at. It varies depending on availability on the day.

Free 45-minute waiting time after landing

The clock starts when your flight touches down at T3, not when you booked. You have 45 minutes free to clear Border Force, collect bags from the carousel and walk to the pickup point.
The T3 Terminal Parking fee is already in your fixed quote. So is the £7 drop-off charge if your return leg also uses Heathrow.

Prefer meet & greet at T3 arrivals?

Add meet & greet at the booking stage. Your driver parks in T3 Terminal Parking, walks into the T3 arrivals hall, and waits with a name board from the moment you land. Particularly useful for long-haul arrivals on Virgin Atlantic from JFK or Los Angeles, Emirates from Dubai, or Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong, all of which land at T3 in the early morning UK time.
For the standard pickup process across the whole airport, see our Heathrow airport pickup guide.

Sample fares to Heathrow Terminal 3 from popular UK cities

All fares below are fixed quotes for a saloon (up to 4 passengers) including the £7 Heathrow drop-off charge:

Origin Saloon fare to T3 Journey time Main route
Central London £95 48 mins A4 / M4
Brighton £125 1 hr 35 mins A23 / M23 / M25
Southampton £119 1 hr 17 mins M3 / M25
Birmingham £198 2 hrs 15 mins M40 / M25
Cardiff £224 2 hrs 50 mins M4

Other vehicle options to T3

The fares above are for a saloon. For larger groups or extra luggage, the quote form returns prices for:

  • Executive (Mercedes E-Class) - Same passenger limit as saloon, leather interior
  • 6-seater MPV - 5 passengers + 3 large cases
  • 8-seater minibus - 8 passengers + 8 large cases
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Saloon

VW Passat, Toyota Prius or similar. Our saloon car category can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 2 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 2 small bags, or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Any more luggage than this will require a larger vehicle

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Business Class

E Class Mercedes or similar. Our business class car category can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 2 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 2 small bags, or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Any more luggage than this will require a larger vehicle.

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Mini Passenger Van 6

VW Sharan, Seat Alhambra or similar. Our Mini Passenger Van 6 or People Carrier category can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 2 small bags. Any more luggage than this will require a larger vehicle.

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Mini Passenger Van 8

Mercedes Vito, Toyota Proace or similar. Our Mini Passenger Van 8 or 8 Seater Minibus category can accommodate up to 8 passengers plus 8 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 8 small bags. Any more luggage than this will require a larger vehicle.

The 8-seater is the obvious pick for multi-generational family arrivals into T3 — common on Emirates and Qantas A380 services with substantial luggage.
Need a quote for a city not listed above? Enter your postcode in the booking form for an instant fixed price.

Why fares to T3 are the same as T2

T3 and T2 share the same M4 J4 approach and Heathrow tunnel, with the two terminals sitting next to each other in the Central Terminal Area. The fare to either from any UK origin is identical.
T3 fares will differ slightly from T4 (south-side, M25 J14 access) and T5 (Western Perimeter Road, M25 J14 spur) for journeys from the south or south-west.

Frequently asked questions about taxis to Heathrow Terminal 3

Where do taxis pick up at Heathrow Terminal 3?

Taxis pick up from Terminal 3 Car Park 1A (formerly Short Stay, now called Terminal Parking). Postcode TW6 1RU, around a 5-minute covered walk from T3 arrivals. Heathrow does not allow private hire pickups on the T3 forecourt. Your driver calls or WhatsApps you with the exact level and bay once you're heading out.

How much is a taxi to Heathrow Terminal 3 from Central London?

A fixed-price saloon taxi to T3 from Central London is £95 for up to 4 passengers, covering around 15 miles via the A4 and M4. Journey time is 48 minutes off-peak, up to 75 minutes during weekday rush hour. The £7 Heathrow drop-off charge is included.

How early should I arrive at T3 for a Virgin Atlantic or Emirates flight?

For Virgin Atlantic long-haul (JFK, Los Angeles, Mumbai) and Emirates flights (Dubai A380), arrive at T3 3 hours before departure. Add 30 minutes if you're checking in oversized luggage. We schedule your pick up so you reach the T3 four-lane forecourt at the right time — factoring in your origin postcode and the Heathrow tunnel approach.

Do you cover Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Delta flights from T3?

Yes — all of them. T3 is the Heathrow home for Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), Qantas (Sydney, Melbourne), Delta (US domestic hubs) and most other oneworld and SkyTeam long-haul carriers. Same fixed-price taxi service, same Terminal Parking pickup process.

What happens if my T3 flight is delayed or lands early?

We track your flight from departure to landing. If you land early, the driver is already at Heathrow's Authorised Vehicle Area. If you land late, the pickup time shifts automatically, no extra charge, no phone call needed. You also get 45 minutes free waiting time once your flight touches down.

Other Heathrow terminal pages

Flying from a different terminal? See our Taxi to Heathrow Terminal 2, Taxi to Heathrow Terminal 4 and Taxi to Heathrow Terminal 5 pages.
For full fleet options, pricing across all routes, and our wider Heathrow taxi service, see the main hub page.
→ Get a fixed-price quote for your Heathrow Terminal 3 transfer.