LHR · London · Terminal T2
Lufthansa Check-in at London Heathrow Airport
Lufthansa departs from Terminal T2 at London Heathrow Airport. Online check-in opens 23h before departure.
Lufthansa check-in rules at LHR
Step-by-step at London Heathrow Airport
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Check in online
Open the Lufthansa app or website 23 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T2
Lufthansa flights at LHR depart only from Terminal T2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T2 main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 60 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 T2 gates A1–A23
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Lufthansa at LHR
Terminal T2 notes
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Typical gates
Lufthansa flights typically depart from gates T2 gates A1–A23.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T2 has Pret A Manger, Wagamama, Yotel, World Duty Free. Smaller selection than T5 but adequate.
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Lounges
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Star Alliance Gold + Senator), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Business + Star Gold). Both at T2.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane at T2 security. Stroller drop at gate. Standard accessibility services.
Known issues at LHR with Lufthansa
Lufthansa Group codeshare confusion
Problem: Many LH-numbered flights from LHR are operated by SWISS, BA (codeshare partner), or Air Dolomiti.
Solution: Check 'Operated by' on your booking. If LX (SWISS), LO (LOT), or BA, use the operating airline's check-in.
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