Heathrow, immigration question
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Heathrow, immigration question
Last year when I went to London the immigration lines were long and it took time to clear immigration and customs. I know that there were some reports of long lines due the Olympics, etc. What is the situation like now? I will be in London later this year and I'm wondering if things have improved.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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The 'situation' will depend on the day, time you land, how many other long haul flights land the same time, where those planes originated, which terminal. Etc etc.
In other words, no telling . . .
In other words, no telling . . .
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So nothing has improved since last year? YIKES. That was the first time I experienced a looooooooooong wait at immigration on arrival in London. I was hoping things would have improved by now.
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Don't recall what day of the week I arrived last year, it was early in the morning off a long haul flight. I've been to Heathrow tons of times and have never encountered long lines like I saw last year. I guess it's the luck of the draw, will see what happens once I'm there.
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I'll be flying into Heathrow next month- what margin for error should I plan for for passing through Customs? I fly inon a Monday around 9am, and I'm looking at booking a bus to Cardiff- so should I plan ofr two hours? Or three? Or should I just purchase my fare when I exit the Immigrations hall?
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It all depends on what terminal you use-terminal 5 can take longer than say terminal 4. I would buy your ticket for your bus after you arrive and allow at least two hours for customs and collecting your luggage,hitting the bathroom and getting something to eat.