Terminal 2 — the Queen's Terminal — is Heathrow's home for most Star Alliance carriers plus a handful of others. If you're flying United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, ANA, Turkish, Singapore Airlines, or several other majors from Heathrow, you're at T2. Parking here is well-served but the choice can feel overwhelming — this guide breaks it down honestly.
Which airlines use Heathrow Terminal 2?
Terminal 2 hosts almost all Star Alliance carriers at Heathrow, including:
- United Airlines
- Lufthansa (and Swiss, Austrian)
- Air Canada
- ANA
- Singapore Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Air China
Plus several non-alliance carriers. Check your specific booking, as occasionally airlines reshuffle between terminals.
What parking options are available at Heathrow T2?
Four main routes for T2 travellers:
1. Official Heathrow Meet & Greet at T2 — drive to the T2 Meet & Greet reception in Terminal Parking (formerly Short Stay), hand over keys, walk to check-in. Airport-operated, highest sticker price, airport guarantees.
2. Independent Meet & Greet at T2 — vetted third-party operators serve T2 handover zones, typically at a significant discount to the official service.
3. Heathrow Long Stay / Priority Park & Ride — Heathrow's own budget options with free bus transfers to T2.
4. Independent Park & Ride — off-airport compounds with shuttle transfers. Typically the lowest sticker price.
How much does Heathrow T2 parking cost in 2026?
Realistic 2026 ranges for a pre-booked week at Heathrow T2 (similar structure to T5 — T2 pricing is comparable):
- Independent Park & Ride — : from around £55–£85
- Independent Meet & Greet — : from around £75–£125
- Official Heathrow Long Stay — : from around £90–£130
- Official Heathrow Meet & Greet — : substantially higher
The single biggest saving lever, as with every Heathrow terminal, is booking early. Peak weeks are unforgiving.
Meet & Greet or Park & Ride at T2 — which is right for you?
Choose Meet & Greet if:
- You're flying long-haul with luggage (the shuttle experience with two
- You have young children or reduced mobility
- Your flight is very early or late (shuttle frequency dips outside peak
- You value your time and the daily premium is small in context
- You're doing a shorter trip (1–5 nights) — the daily premium is less
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Choose Park & Ride if:
- You're travelling light, solo, and unhurried
- The trip is 10+ nights (the daily premium compounds)
- Cost matters more than the 20–30 minutes each way
The T2 hidden fees
Same as elsewhere at Heathrow — the airport forecourt / drop-off levy and any Meet & Greet late-return fees. See our full guide on hidden airport parking fees before you book.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 2
T2 sits in Heathrow's Central Terminal Area, alongside Terminal 3, accessed via the main M25 spur (Junction 14 → M4 spur into Central Terminal Area). Follow signs to T2 within the central area — do not confuse with the T5 spur.
Postcode for satnav: TW6 1EW for the Terminal 2 Terminal Parking area.
Heathrow T2 parking FAQs
Is Heathrow Terminal 2 the same as the Queen's Terminal?
Yes — "Queen's Terminal" is the official name; T2 is the shorthand.
Which airlines fly from T2?
Most Star Alliance carriers at Heathrow — United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, ANA, Singapore, Turkish, plus several non-alliance airlines. Check your specific booking for confirmation.
Where is the T2 Meet & Greet reception?
In the Terminal 2 Terminal Parking (formerly Short Stay) car park, at the dedicated Meet & Greet reception. Signposted on approach.
How early should I book Heathrow T2 parking?
As early as your dates are firm. Peak weeks — summer, half-terms, Christmas — sell out for Meet & Greet slots. Off-peak, 4–8 weeks is the sweet spot.
Is T2 or T3 easier to park for?
Both use the Central Terminal Area with essentially the same parking infrastructure. Choose based on your actual departure terminal, not perceived parking ease.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heathrow Terminal 2 the same as the Queen's Terminal?
Yes — "Queen's Terminal" is the official name; T2 is the shorthand.
Which airlines fly from T2?
Most Star Alliance carriers at Heathrow — United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, ANA, Singapore, Turkish, plus several non-alliance airlines. Check your specific booking for confirmation.
Where is the T2 Meet & Greet reception?
In the Terminal 2 Terminal Parking (formerly Short Stay) car park, at the dedicated Meet & Greet reception. Signposted on approach.
How early should I book Heathrow T2 parking?
As early as your dates are firm. Peak weeks — summer, half-terms, Christmas — sell out for Meet & Greet slots. Off-peak, 4–8 weeks is the sweet spot.
Is T2 or T3 easier to park for?
Both use the Central Terminal Area with essentially the same parking infrastructure. Choose based on your actual departure terminal, not perceived parking ease.
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