City / Location
London
Region / State
England
Country
United Kingdom
IATA Code
LHR
ICAO Code
EGLL
Local Identifier
N/A
Latitude
51.4700
Longitude
-0.4543
Elevation
83 ft / 25 m
Magnetic Variation
0W (2020)
Time Zone
Europe/London
Morning departures at Heathrow Airport are typically busy with a mix of international and domestic flights. This period is popular with business travelers heading to major European financial centers and farther afield alongside leisure travelers on early long-haul flights.
Afternoon departures often feature a blend of short-haul European flights and longer international journeys. It provides an ideal window for travelers making connections from morning arrivals, contributing to moderate-to-high activity levels.
Evening and night departures at Heathrow are characterized by long-haul international flights, including red-eye routes to destinations in Asia, North America, and other global regions. The volume is steady, with final domestic and European flights concluding the day's schedule.