London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Heathrow Terminal 2 is a two-building airside layout: the main Terminal 2A concourse (A-gates) and the separate Terminal 2B satellite (B-gates) reached only by a long underground pedestrian tunnel with big vertical transitions. The main passenger “spine” runs along the Level 4 departures concourse, with a single critical peel-off to the tunnel. Scale warning: B-gates are not “next door”, budget a full walk.
Map Table
| Zone | Gates / Area | Level | Key Node |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2A main departures concourse | A1–A26 | L4 | retail core; A16 split |
| Central security exit area | security / duty-free flow | L5 → L4 | escalators down to concourse |
| T2B connector approach | A16 junction | L4 | tunnel descent; Leon; Stay & Play |
| Underground connector | pedestrian tunnel | L-2 | moving walkways; long bore |
| Terminal 2B satellite concourse | B31–B49 | L1 | central atrium; B46 hub |
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map Strategy
- Treat “B-gates” as a separate building: one-way commitment at the A16 peel-off, plus deep down/up transitions and a long tunnel walk.
- Lock onto Gate A16 as your decision point: if you pass into A17–A26 territory, you’re walking away and adding a backtrack penalty.
- Go to T2B early only if you’re ready to stay: fewer options than T2A, but the essentials are right there (coffee/snacks, restrooms, seating) near the tunnel exit.
- If you need step-free routing, plan for elevator queues at both ends of the tunnel and add extra buffer time beyond the normal walk.
2025 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map + Printable PDF (Official 2024 Edition)
In 2025, Heathrow Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) operates as a split facility (T2A + T2B) with the same core passenger geometry: A-gates in the main building and B-gates in the satellite reached via the underground walking tunnel. Shops and checkpoints can shift positions during routine refurbishments and airline moves, so confirm your gate and the B-gates routing in the Heathrow app on travel day.
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals Ground Floor Map 2025-2024
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals Level 1 Map 2025-2024
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Check-In Level 5 Map 2025-2024
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Departures Level 4 Map 2025-2024
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Departures Level 5 Map 2025-2024
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2B Departures Map 2025-2024
2025 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map Guide
Where is the exact entrance to the Terminal 2B (B-gates) underground tunnel from the main Terminal 2 concourse (nearest A-gate landmark)?
The Terminal 2B (B-gates) tunnel entrance is at the Gate A16 junction on the Terminal 2A departures concourse.
From the Level 4 Terminal 2A concourse, walk toward the mid-pier area until you reach Gate A16, next to Leon and the adjacent “Stay & Play” children’s area. At Gate A16 the corridor splits: continuing straight keeps you on the A-gates spine (A17–A26), while the B-gates route peels off into the bank of escalators and elevators that descend into the floor slab to the underground tunnel (Level -2).
What is the walking time and distance from the Terminal 2 central security exit to the Terminal 2B gate area via the tunnel?
Walking from Terminal 2 central security to the Terminal 2B gate area takes about 15–20 minutes and covers roughly 800 meters (about 0.5 miles) via the tunnel.
| Segment | From → To | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Descent | Central Security exit (Level 5) → Departures concourse (Level 4) | 2–3 min |
| Approach | Level 4 spine → Gate A16 split | 3–5 min |
| Down to tunnel | Gate A16 escalators/elevators → Tunnel (Level -2) | ~2 min |
| Tunnel walk | Tunnel (Level -2) with moving walkways → T2B end | 5–8 min |
| Up to T2B | Tunnel exit (Level -2) → T2B concourse (Level 1) | ~2 min |
Which specific A-gate marker is the last clear “turn point” where you peel off toward the Terminal 2B tunnel (so you don’t walk past it)?
Gate A16 is the last clear turn point to peel off toward the Terminal 2B (B-gates) tunnel.
On the Level 4 departures concourse, the route toward Gates A17–A26 continues straight past the A16 area, so A16 is the final obvious divergence before you start walking away from the B-gates access. Look for the “Gates B31–B49” down-arrow signage at the Gate A16 junction, next to Leon and the nearby “Stay & Play” area; the tunnel route drops down via the escalator/elevator bank there.
Where are the elevators for a step-free route between Terminal 2 and Terminal 2B (both tunnel ends), and what level do they start on?
The step-free elevators are at the Gate A16 tunnel junction in Terminal 2A and at the tunnel exit core in Terminal 2B.
In Terminal 2A, use the elevator bank at the Gate A16 split on the Level 4 departures concourse (the same junction as the B-gates escalators, near Leon and the adjacent “Stay & Play” area) to descend directly to the tunnel level (Level -2). At the Terminal 2B end, take the corresponding elevator bank at the tunnel terminus on Level -2 up to the Terminal 2B departures concourse on Level 1, emerging into the central atrium area.
Where is the closest restroom to the Terminal 2B tunnel exit on the B-gates side (shortest walking distance)?
The closest restroom to the Terminal 2B tunnel exit is the main restroom block opposite Gate B46.
After you come up from the tunnel into Terminal 2B (from Level -2 to the Level 1 departures concourse), head into the central concourse and aim for Gate B46. The nearest restroom cluster is directly opposite Gate B46, and it’s also the satellite’s primary accessible sanitation hub (the location associated with the “Changing Places” facility). There are additional restrooms nearer Gate B34, but the B46 block is the closest, most direct target from the tunnel emergence point.
What is the closest food or drink option to the Terminal 2B tunnel exit on the B-gates side (shortest walking distance)?
Caffè Nero is the closest food and drink option to the Terminal 2B tunnel exit on the B-gates side.
After ascending from the tunnel into Terminal 2B (Level 1), you emerge into the central atrium “hub” area, where Caffè Nero sits immediately in the core circulation zone. For quick grab-and-go backups within the same central cluster, World Duty Free near Gates B35/B36 and WHSmith nearby provide bottled water, snacks, and basic travel food without having to walk deep toward the far gates.
Where is the Flight Connections re-screening point located for Terminal 2-to-Terminal 2 connections (precise location by level/landmark)?
It depends on where you arrive, because Terminal 2 has a main Flight Connections security in T2A plus a flight-dependent re-screening checkpoint inside T2B for some T2B-to-T2B transfers.
| Connection scenario | Re-screening point location |
|---|---|
| Most Terminal 2 connections | Terminal 2A, Level 1, Central Flight Connections Centre; follow purple “Flight Connections” signs |
| Arrive T2B and depart T2B | Terminal 2B, Level 2, arrivals stream internal security checkpoint; look for “T2B Flight Connections”/staff direction after deplaning |
What is the shortest indoor walking route between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, and where does it begin/end inside each terminal?
The shortest indoor route between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 is the landside pedestrian underpass on Level -1.
| Step | Begin → End | Landmark anchors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall (Level 1) → Level -1 | go down via lifts/escalators signed for “Terminal 3” / “Subway” |
| 2 | Level -1 underpass corridor → Terminal 3 forecourt/check-in area | follow “Terminal 3” wayfinding through the underground passage |
| 3 | Terminal 3 entry → Terminal 3 check-in zone | emerge into T3 landside departures/check-in area |
Where is the fastest walking route from Terminal 2 arrivals to the Heathrow Express/Elizabeth line access point (precise corridor/level path)?
The fastest route is the indoor “lift shortcut” from Terminal 2 Arrivals down to Level -1, then along the subway corridor signed for “Trains / Heathrow Express.”
From the Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall (Level 1), stay inside and follow signs toward the large-capacity lifts for rail access (often also signed toward “Trains”). Take the lifts directly down to Level -1, then follow the underground corridor signage for “Trains / Heathrow Express” to the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station entrance and ticket barriers. This avoids the surface forecourt and keeps you on the most direct indoor path.
Where is the United/Star Alliance transfer desk located inside Terminal 2 (relative to the A-gates/B-gates split)?
The United/Star Alliance transfer desks are in Terminal 2B on the B-gates side, positioned so you don’t need to return to the main Terminal 2A concourse.
They sit on Terminal 2B Level 1 in the central concourse area near the satellite’s duty-free node and lounge entrances, i.e., after you’ve taken the underground tunnel from the Gate A16 split in Terminal 2A. If you’re still on the A-gates side (Terminal 2A Level 4), you haven’t reached the Star Alliance transfer desk area yet—you’ll find it only once you’re in the T2B satellite.
Where is the largest seating area at Terminal 2B (B-gates) closest to the tunnel exit for passengers trying to avoid extra walking?
The largest general seating concentration closest to the tunnel exit is the Gate B46 area in Terminal 2B.
After you come up from the tunnel into Terminal 2B (Level 1), head toward Gate B46, which functions as the satellite’s central “plaza” zone. The biggest cluster of public seating is around this node, anchored by the main restroom block (including the Changing Places facility) and the nearby children’s “Stay & Play” area; the United Club is also positioned opposite Gate B46, making the B46 zone the most reliable target if you want maximum seating with minimal extra walking.
Archive London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map
Below are all historical map versions for London Heathrow Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2024-2025 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map (Official 2024 Edition)
2018-2023 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 Map (Official 2018 Edition)
