T5 came 4th place in the Skytrax customer-voted awards for 'World's Best Airport Terminal' in 2018. It has plenty on offer - from the T5 Gallery, one of the few commercial fine art galleries located in an airport, to a BeRelax Spa near Gate B35, along with two shoe shine kiosks and even arcade games in Arrivals for passengers waiting to be collected.
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Terminal 5
Terminal tips
If you're driving to Terminal 5, consider upgrading to the Pod Parking and be transported to the main terminal in a futuristic travel pod.
Forgot your travel vaccinations? Some inoculations and malaria prevention treatments are available at the Boots pharmacy in Terminal 5, before Security.
Restaurants
A café, a sit-down Italian restaurant and a modern British pub can be found before Security. Around a dozen restaurants, sandwich bars, and pubs complete the eating options at Terminal 5. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has a restaurant here called Plane Food that’s making an impression with foodies from across the world. It has runway views and also offers takeout. Traditional British comfort food can be sampled at Huxley’s Restaurant and Bar, as well as cooked breakfasts which are served around the clock. Those in a hurry may want to consider the Asian restaurant chain Wagamama – all dishes are cooked and served within 15 minutes of ordering. Caviar House & Prunier also offers a 15-minute menu, as well as à la carte dining. Widely recognized for the high quality of its caviar, this restaurant serves a variety of luxury seafood dishes.
Shopping
Before Security a newsstand and luggage store sell essentials. In addition to a dedicated duty-free space, around 55 stores offer a broad range of airport retail therapy. Travelers can pick up souvenirs at iconic British gourmet brand, Fortnum & Mason, as well as the Glorious Britain gift store. British designers and luxury merchants with outlets here include Stella McCartney, Aspinal of London, Smythson of Bond Street and Thomas Pink.
Facilities
- Art gallery (before Security)
- ATMs
- Children’s play area
- Currency exchange
- Information points
- Multi-faith prayer room
- Pharmacy (before & after Security)
Accessibility
- Changing places
- Induction loops (look for the sign showing the 'sympathetic ear' symbol)
- Special assistance area
Restaurants
There are 3 outlets serving coffee, hot snacks, salad pots, juices and milkshakes in Arrivals.
Shopping
Buy a local SIM, and pick up groceries, travel essentials and healthcare items for your onward journey. There is also a barber and last-minute duty free is available in the Baggage Claim hall.
Facilities
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Information points
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Induction loops (look for the sign showing the 'sympathetic ear' symbol)
- Text payphones
Lounges
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