Banana Cars
Heathrow Terminal 5 arrivals pick-up and drop-off taxis at fixed prices. Flight monitoring, meet & greet and 24/7 drivers. Get an instant quote.
About Terminal 5
Banana Cars runs pre-booked, fixed-price taxis between Heathrow Terminal 5 and any address in London, Surrey and the surrounding counties, 24 hours a day.
Terminal 5 is at the western end of Heathrow, with its own access road from the M25 at Junction 14. It is the home of British Airways at Heathrow and is also used by Iberia. Heathrow is about 15 miles west of central London.
Add your flight number when booking so we can monitor your flight and plan your pickup around your arrival. Your driver meets you at the Terminal 5 pick-up point in your booking instructions and takes you straight to your door.
How it works
Four steps from quote to pickup.
Choose “Heathrow Terminal 5” from the suggestions and add your destination, date, time and flight number.
Compare fixed fares for each vehicle, with passenger and luggage capacity shown.
Check your details and confirm. Pickup instructions come with your booking.
Meet your driver at Terminal 5 or your pickup address and travel door to door.
Arrivals
What happens after you land at Terminal 5 and where to meet your driver.
If you land at satellite 5B or 5C, take the free transit train to the main building first, then go through passport control and customs.
Collect your bags at baggage reclaim. With your flight number on the booking, we can plan your pickup around your arrival.
Head to the meeting point in your booking instructions, or call your driver.
Your driver takes you straight to your destination.
Arrivals
Your exact Terminal 5 pick-up point is included in your booking instructions.
Departures
What to check before a departure transfer to Terminal 5.
Western end
Terminal 5 has its own access road from the M25
£7 drop-off
Know before you go
Meet & greet
Add Meet & Greet when you book and your driver meets you in the Terminal 5 arrivals area, so you don’t have to find the car yourself.
Meeting instructions for Terminal 5 come with your booking.
Select it when booking and add your flight number.
Your flight details help us plan your pickup around your arrival.
Your driver meets you and walks with you to the vehicle.
Why Banana Cars
A fixed price, flight monitoring when you add your flight number, and a car sized for your group.
Fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Know your fare before confirming your booking, with no meter-based fare surprises.
Add your flight number and we monitor your flight to plan your pickup around your arrival.
Your driver meets you at the agreed point in arrivals.
Experienced, TfL-licensed drivers who know the routes to Heathrow’s western terminal.
Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are covered.
Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 16-seaters.
Our fleet
Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers and luggage, from saloons to group options.
Standard
Recommended
Example: Volkswagen Passat or similar*
A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.
Standard
Recommended
Example: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar*
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.
Executive
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar*
A premium car for business travel and special occasions.
People carrier
Recommended
Example: Ford Galaxy or similar*
Five seats with extra room for luggage.
Executive
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar*
Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.
Group
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar*
For groups of up to 16 travelling together.
*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.
Popular destinations
Door-to-door transfers from Terminal 5 to every part of London. These are some of the most-booked areas.
From Terminal 5 to London
Homes, hotels, offices and stations: enter any London address as your drop-off.
Heading west instead? See our Heathrow to Windsor and Heathrow to Oxford guides.
Connections
Pre-booked transfers from Terminal 5 to other Heathrow terminals and London’s other airports.
Airport code LGW
Crawley, West Sussex
Airport code LCY
Docklands, East London
Airport code LTN
Luton, Bedfordshire
Airport code STN
Uttlesford, Essex
Airport code SEN
Rochford, Essex
LHR
Hillingdon, West London
Frequently asked questions
Pick-up, drop-off, flight delays, journey times and prices.
Enter your pickup as “Heathrow Terminal 5”, add your London address, date, time and flight number, then choose a vehicle. You see the fixed fare for each vehicle before you confirm in the booking form.
Your exact pick-up point at Terminal 5 is included in your booking instructions. With Meet & Greet, your driver meets you in the arrivals area at the agreed meeting point.
Typically 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact address. Heathrow is about 15 miles west of central London.
Heathrow charges £7 every time a vehicle enters the Terminal 5 drop-off area, and taxis and private hire cars pay it too. Check your quote and booking details for how this airport charge applies to your journey. Our Terminal 5 drop-off guide covers penalties and exemptions.
Heathrow’s £7 drop-off charge is paid online, by automated phone line or with AutoPay, by midnight the day after you drop off. If you travel with Banana Cars, check your quote and booking details for how this airport charge applies to your journey.
Add your flight number when booking so we can monitor your flight and plan your pickup around your arrival. If your travel plans change, call us on 020 3006 6550 or message us on WhatsApp.
Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Contact our team if you need clarification.
Pick-ups aren't allowed on the Terminal 5 forecourt. A friend can use Terminal Parking, about a 2-minute walk away and from £8 for up to 29 minutes, or the Terminal 5 Park & Ride, free for the first 29 minutes.
Yes. Terminal 5 is at the western end of Heathrow, while Terminals 2 and 3 share the central area and Terminal 4 is on the south side. A pre-booked car is a simple option if you have luggage or a tight connection.
Yes. Banana Cars offers fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Enter your journey details to receive a quote before confirming your booking.
Yes. MPVs, the Executive MPV-7 and 16-seaters suit families and groups. Each vehicle shows its passenger and luggage capacity, or contact us if you are unsure which to choose.
The postcode for Heathrow Terminal 5 is TW6 2GA. You don’t need it to book with us: just choose “Heathrow Terminal 5” from the suggestions.
Still have a question?
Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests. See our FAQs for more.
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