Heathrow Terminal 4 changes: parking, pick-up and drop-off
Heathrow Terminal 4’s multi-storey car park closed on 23 June 2026 for redevelopment. Passenger parking has moved to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride, free for up to 2 hours, with free shuttle buses every five minutes. Quick pickups can use the Priority Pick-Up area outside arrivals, and drop-offs carry on as before, with the £7 charge.
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What has changed
- The Terminal 4 multi-storey car park, used for Terminal Parking and Meet & Greet Parking, closed on 23 June 2026.
- Heathrow says it’s part of a redevelopment to improve the terminal’s facilities, including a new car park, an improved drop-off area and modernised facilities.
- Meet & Greet Parking isn’t available at Terminal 4.
Parking now: Park & Ride Zone A
- All passenger parking for Terminal 4 has moved to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride.
- Up to 2 hours’ parking is free in Zone A only. After that, Park & Ride drive-up prices apply; check Heathrow’s site for current rates.
- Free shuttle buses run every five minutes between Zone A and Terminal 4, taking as little as six minutes. All buses are fully accessible, and there’s an assisted services hub in Zone A.
- Zones B to D are for pre-booked parking, with shuttle buses every 15 minutes.
Priority Pick-Up outside arrivals
- The Priority Pick-Up area is outside the Terminal 4 arrivals hall. Follow Salisbury Road and stay in the two right-hand lanes at the Terminal 4 roundabout.
- Charges per visit: up to 10 minutes £7.00, 11 to 29 minutes £14.00, 30 to 60 minutes £25.00, then £25.00 for each extra hour, up to £200.00 a day.
- There are no barriers. Pay by card online, by phone or with AutoPay by midnight the next day; non-payment brings an £80 Parking Charge, reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days.
- Blue Badge discounts don’t apply to Priority Pick-Up.
Dropping off at Terminal 4
- Drop-offs continue as normal in the left-hand lane; the right-hand lane is Priority Pick-Up, for arrivals collections only.
- The usual £7 Terminal Drop-Off Charge applies to each visit.
- Pickups aren’t allowed in the drop-off area.
Travelling with a minicab
Nothing changes for you when you book a transfer: your driver handles the parking and pickup arrangements. For Terminal 4 arrivals, Heathrow’s public meeting point is next to WHSmith on the ground floor of Arrivals, and your booking confirmation gives your exact meeting instruction. Any parking or pickup charge is shown in your quote before you book.
FAQs
Common questions
Is the Terminal 4 car park closed?
Yes. Heathrow’s Terminal 4 multi-storey car park closed on 23 June 2026 for redevelopment. Passenger parking has moved to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride.
Where do I park at Terminal 4 now?
In Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride, which is free for up to 2 hours, with free shuttle buses to the terminal every five minutes.
How much is Terminal 4 Priority Pick-Up?
£7.00 for up to 10 minutes, £14.00 for 11 to 29 minutes and £25.00 for 30 to 60 minutes, paid online, by phone or with AutoPay by midnight the next day.
Can I still drop off at Terminal 4?
Yes. Drop-offs continue as normal in the left-hand lane, with the £7 Terminal Drop-Off Charge for each visit.