LHR · London · Terminal T3
Emirates Check-in at London Heathrow Airport
Emirates departs from Terminal T3 at London Heathrow Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
Emirates check-in rules at LHR
Step-by-step at London Heathrow Airport
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Check in online
Open the Emirates app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T3
Emirates flights at LHR depart only from Terminal T3. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T3 main hall
Bag-drop 4 hours before departure, closes 90 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T3 gates 1–46, A380 typically gates A1–A6
Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 60 minutes (long-haul) before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Emirates at LHR
Terminal T3 notes
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Typical gates
Emirates flights typically depart from gates T3 gates 1–46, A380 typically gates A1–A6.
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Walk time
Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T3 has Caviar House, Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food, Wagamama, World Duty Free. T3 is well-stocked but smaller than T5.
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Lounges
Emirates Lounge T3 (First + Business + Skywards Gold). One of LHR's premier lounges with Moët, full hot food.
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Family / accessibility
Emirates family check-in dedicated lane. Stroller drop at gate. Children's bag with toys for 2–11 year olds (free).
Known issues at LHR with Emirates
A380 gates require longer walk
Problem: Emirates A380 flights from LHR T3 typically use gates A1–A6, which require a 10–15 minute walk including travelator.
Solution: Allow 90 min from arrival at T3 to gate. Emirates app shows live gate updates.
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