LHR · London · Terminal T4
Qatar Airways Check-in at London Heathrow Airport
Qatar Airways departs from Terminal T4 at London Heathrow Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
Qatar Airways check-in rules at LHR
Step-by-step at London Heathrow Airport
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Check in online
Open the Qatar Airways app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T4
Qatar Airways flights at LHR depart only from Terminal T4. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T4 main hall
Bag-drop 3 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 T4 gates 1–24
Allow 10–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Qatar Airways at LHR
Terminal T4 notes
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Typical gates
Qatar Airways flights typically depart from gates T4 gates 1–24.
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Walk time
Expect 10–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T4 has Plaza Premium Lounge restaurants, Pret A Manger, World Duty Free. Smaller selection than T3/T5.
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Lounges
Qatar Airways Premium Lounge T4 (First + Business + Privilege Club Gold). One of LHR's best premium lounges.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Qatar offers free children's amenity bags on long-haul.
Known issues at LHR with Qatar Airways
BA-codeshare flights at T5
Problem: QR-numbered flights operated by BA depart from T5 — different terminal.
Solution: Check 'Operated by'. If BA, go to T5 and use ba.com for online check-in.
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