London Underground strike action: 21-24 April

Due to planned strike action, there will be little to no service across all London Underground services, including the Piccadilly line to Heathrow, between 21 and 24 April 2026

 

Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, and local bus services will run as normal on these days. Please plan your journey prior to travelling to Heathrow, and allow for extra time where necessary, as these services will be busier than normal. 

 

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Smoking and vaping at Heathrow

Find the smoking area locations using our interactive maps

In line with British law on smoking in enclosed public spaces, Heathrow is a smoke-free airport. This includes the smoking of traditional cigarettes and the vaping of E-cigarettes.

Smoking and vaping outside the airport

Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas outside the terminal building. Once you have gone through security you will not be able to smoke or vape anywhere on the premises.

If you plan to carry e-cigarettes in your hand luggage, please check with your airline to check they are allowed on board the aircraft.

Connecting passengers and smoking

If you are catching a connecting flight through Heathrow, you will not be permitted to smoke or vape during the connection process. If you would like to smoke or vape, you will need to go through passport control to visit the designated smoking areas outside the terminal building. You would then need to go through security control to return to the departure lounge. For more information on leaving the airport during the connections process, visit our connections page.                           

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