2016-11-29 Posted in 1ST Airport Taxis
With more than 70 million passengers passing through Heathrow Airport every single day, this is an airport that is always busy. Around 1,400 flights take off and land at Heathrow Airport every day, which equates to a flight every 45 seconds and over the course of the year, this is close to half a million flights. When talking about rush hour at Heathrow Airport, it is fair to say that there is rarely a quiet time at the airport.
However, with respect to actual flights, the scheduled stopping time is at 23:30 and the flights begin again in the morning at 04:30. There may be times when delays impact around these times, but this is the general non-flying time to and from the airport. In the period in between, cleaning and security work is undertaking, engineering problems can be resolved and the stores close and restock. This period is vitally important in ensuring the airport runs as smoothly as possible.
Be Aware of rush hour traffic to and from London
When it comes to traffic rush hours and getting to and from Heathrow Airport, there is a need to be aware of the general rush hour traffic in the United Kingdom and the London area. During the week, traffic between 7am and 9am can be busy and this is repeated again in the afternoon and evening, with a rush hour traffic period taking place between 4pm and 7pm. If you can avoid travelling to, from or around Heathrow Airport at these times, do so as it will save you a lot of stress.
If you have to travel around these times, please allow yourself more time to reach your destination. If you are heading to or from London, please be aware that the route is likely to be very busy and you should allocate additional time for your journey.
It is also important to remember that business travellers are often flying first thing in the morning and in the evening. This can impact on the volume of passengers so if you have flexibility outside of these times, you may be able to make your journey a more relaxed affair by opting for a calmer time-frame.
School holidays are a busy time of year at Heathrow Airport
With respect to busy times of the year for the airport, the busiest times revolve around the school holidays. In July 31 2011, when the English schools finishing up for the summer, the airport welcomed a total of 233,561 passengers, which was the busiest day at the airport at that time.
Heathrow Airport is the third busiest airport in the world, behind Atlanta in the United States and Beijing in China, so it is always going to be busy but there are certain times of year when the volume of passengers increase.
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