Heathrow Airport has issued a travel warning advising passengers not to travel by road to Terminals Two and Three after flooding in the central terminal area forced ongoing road closures. The disruption comes during the school summer holidays, when hundreds of thousands of passengers pass through the airport daily.
Flooding blocks access to central terminals
In a statement on its website, Heathrow confirmed that flooding in the central terminal area has resulted in ongoing road closures restricting access to Terminals 2 and 3. The airport said: "Passengers travelling to or from either of these terminals today must not travel by road."
The statement added: "Passengers are strongly advised to use Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line and Piccadilly Line rail services where possible." For those who must travel by car, the airport recommends using Park and Ride facilities, heading to Terminals 4 or 5, and taking free rail services from there, or changing at local rail stations.
Alternative travel options and advice
Heathrow has asked passengers to allow extra time for their journeys and to use rail services such as the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line, and Piccadilly Line. Park and ride services at Terminals Four and Five are also available as an alternative. The airport apologised for the disruption, stating: "Our teams are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, we apologise for any disruption caused."
The flooding has hit at a peak time for travel, with the school summer holidays seeing a significant increase in passenger numbers. The airport's warning is aimed at minimizing congestion and ensuring passenger safety.
Impact on passengers and ongoing response
Passengers are advised to check with their airline or transport provider for the latest updates. The road closures are expected to remain in place until the flooding is resolved, and Heathrow's teams are working to restore normal access. The airport has not provided a timeline for when the closures will be lifted.
For those affected, the airport recommends using public transport alternatives and planning extra travel time. The situation is being monitored, and further updates will be issued as necessary.
