Parking at Heathrow Terminal 1 made easy
The majority of flights from Heathrow Terminal 1 are either domestic or short haul, although a handful of European and long haul destinations are still catered for. With almost 20 airlines operating from Terminal 1 and over 25 million passengers passing through its gates each year, car parking spaces near to the termianl are often in short supply.
Needless to say the parking spaces nearest to the terminal that are available are charged at a significant premium. Perhaps this is why so many passengers looking for parking at Heathrow Terminal 1 seek more cost-effective alternatives.
Whilst parking at Heathrow Terminal 1 is a popular option many travellers do not realise how far the actual long stay car park is from the terminal. Some park off site and travel via shuttle bus to the airport. In both cases a bus transfer is involved to take you to the terminal. Many passengers also use a bus transfer when parking at Heathrow Terminal 4. Packages involving off site parking do however have several disadvantages.
Aside from the extra hassle involved with additional loading and unloading of baggage waiting times fro shuttle buses can vary considerably; therefore you may find yourself having to leave upto two hours earlier than would have otherwise been necessary.
Is there a better option
Meet and greet services from Meteor combine the convenience of on-site airport parking with the money-saving benefits associated with parking off-site. Upon your arrival at heathrow Terminal 1 you will be met by one of our representatives, who will transport your vehicle to one of our nearby facilities. This enables you to check in, safe in the knowledge that your car is in safe hands.
When you arrive back in the UK, your vehicle is delivered back to the termianl ready for collection.
Meteor collects and delivers cars from the departure forecourt located just outside the terminal. Our drivers are recognisable in their distinctive black uniforms with the Meteor logo.
Facts about Terminal 1
At the end of the war it became evident that London needed to develop a modern airport to cope with the increase in civil aviation. Heathrow was partly built at this time with 3 runways and it was decided to develop this in to London's airport.
- The first terminal building opened in the early 1950's replacing an earlier tented terminal structure
- This terminal was constructed in the Central area of Heathrow now known as the Central Terminal Area (CTA) housing the first 3 terminals at Heathrow
- Terminal 1 was constructed after Terminal 3 in 1968
- It was the biggest short haul terminal in Europe
- All Irish and domestic flights departed from this terminal
