Terminal 2
136 miles, 2 h 35 min at 7:30am
From Constellation Way, follow the ramp to the departures forecourt.
Airlines include United Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Austrian, LOT, ITA Airways and Icelandair.
Cardiff to Heathrow taxi
Door to terminal, at one fixed price.
Choose the pickup time for your airport transfer to Heathrow Airport, then see the fare for your Cardiff address before paying. It includes the drop-off charge, tolls and ULEZ. There is no meter on the M4, and nothing to pay the driver.
For a 10:00am flight from Terminal 5, a 4:45am pickup in Cardiff leaves time for the drive and Heathrow's 2-hour advice.
- Fixed price before payment, with no meter or surge
- Airport charges, tolls and ULEZ included
- Driver's name and mobile sent when booking is confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
When to leave Cardiff for Heathrow
Pre-book a private hire car from Cardiff to Heathrow Airport via the M4. Terminal 5 is 135.6 miles from the city centre, and the typical drive at 7:30am is 2 hours 32 minutes. Kings Heathrow Taxi collects from any address in the city, including a home, hotel, campus or office.
- To Terminal 5
- 135.6 miles via the M4
- Weekday 7:30am
- 2 h 32 min typical, up to 3 h 04 min
- Weekday 5:30am
- 2 h 20 min typical, up to 2 h 46 min
- Departing flights
- Not tracked: tell us if yours changes
The Cardiff drive-time table shows measured typical and cautious figures, while the suggested latest pickup table helps you choose a collection time. Terminal 5 takes a typical 2 hours 20 minutes at 5:30am and 2 hours 32 minutes at 7:30am, 12 minutes longer in the morning peak. Terminal 5 is quickest at both times. Departing flights are not tracked, so report any time change to Kings.
| Drive time from Cardiff | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaving 5:30am, typical | 2 h 25 min | 2 h 24 min | 2 h 25 min | 2 h 20 min |
| Leaving 5:30am, cautious | 2 h 57 min | 2 h 56 min | 2 h 53 min | 2 h 46 min |
| Leaving 7:30am, typical | 2 h 35 min | 2 h 34 min | 2 h 36 min | 2 h 32 min |
| Leaving 7:30am, cautious | 3 h 10 min | 3 h 07 min | 3 h 10 min | 3 h 04 min |
Suggested latest pickup time from Cardiff
| Your flight | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am short-haul flight | 2:30am | 2:30am | 2:30am | 2:30am |
| 10:00am short-haul flight | 4:45am | 4:45am | 4:45am | 4:45am |
| 11:00am long-haul flight | 4:45am | 4:45am | 4:45am | 4:45am |
Worked out as your flight time, minus 2 hours at the airport for short-haul or 3 hours for long-haul (Heathrow's advice: 2 hours before a UK or European flight, 3 hours before long-haul), minus the cautious drive time, rounded down to the quarter hour. Drive times are Google Maps estimates for a Tuesday. Departing flights are not tracked, so tell us if your flight time changes. Follow your airline's own advice where it differs.
Heathrow terminal drop-off from Cardiff
Every terminal has a departures set-down area. Heathrow Airport charges £7 each time a car enters one, and this is included in your Kings fare. Neither waiting nor collections are allowed there, so the driver unloads the cases and leaves.
Terminal 3
135.9 miles, 2 h 34 min at 7:30am
Follow Cosmopolitan Way onto Camborne Road, where the four-lane set-down area is outside the building.
Airlines include Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines and some British Airways flights.
Terminal 4
137.3 miles, 2 h 36 min at 7:30am
The drop-off zone is on Stratford Road, at the top of the ramp. Since 23 June 2026, drop-off continues as normal in the left-hand lane.
Airlines include KLM, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, Kenya Airways, Korean Air and Vueling.
Terminal 5
135.6 miles, 2 h 32 min at 7:30am
Wayfarer Road leads to the departures kerb and splits into two lanes at the top of the ramp.
Airlines include British Airways (most flights) and Iberia.
Airlines can move terminals, so check yours with your airline or Heathrow's "Which terminal" tool before you travel.
Pickup anywhere in Cardiff
Cardiff Central at Central Square, Cardiff University on Park Place and Cardiff Gate Business Park in Pontprennau are useful examples of collection addresses. Collection is not limited to these places: a home, hotel, campus, office or any other address in the city can be entered in the booking form.
- Cardiff Gate Business Park, Pontprennau (business park)
- University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park Way (hospital)
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Glossop Road (hospital)
- Cardiff city centre, Newport Road (city centre)
- Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue (university)
- Cardiff University, Park Place (university)
- Hilton Cardiff, Kingsway (hotel)
- Principality Stadium, Westgate Street (stadium)
A car takes up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort). For groups, the 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, while the 8 seater takes up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases. See the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Early flights from Cardiff: car, coach or train
For an early flight, the car collects at your address and travels east on the M4 to the booked terminal. Train via London Paddington, operated by Great Western Railway, uses Cardiff Central at Central Square and requires a change at Paddington with your luggage. That rail route goes into London before returning to Heathrow Airport. The car leaves at the time you choose.
Cardiff to Heathrow taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi from Cardiff to Heathrow take?
How long does a taxi from Cardiff to Heathrow take?
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes at 5:30am from the city centre, and 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 36 minutes at 7:30am. The cautious figures in the table range from 2 hours 46 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes.
What time should I be picked up in Cardiff for an early flight?
What time should I be picked up in Cardiff for an early flight?
For a 7:30am short-haul flight from Terminal 5, the suggested latest pickup in the city is 2:30am. The suggested latest pickup table works this out from the flight time, minus 2 hours at the airport for a UK or European flight or 3 hours for long-haul, as Heathrow advises, minus the cautious drive time. You choose the pickup time when booking. Departing flights are not tracked, so tell Kings if your flight time changes.
Which Heathrow terminal is quickest to reach from Cardiff?
Which Heathrow terminal is quickest to reach from Cardiff?
Terminal 5 is the quickest in the measured journeys. Its typical times are 2 hours 20 minutes at 5:30am and 2 hours 32 minutes at 7:30am. All four terminals are within 5 minutes of one another at each measured time.
What does the fixed fare from Cardiff to Heathrow include?
What does the fixed fare from Cardiff to Heathrow include?
The fixed fare for the airport transfer is per vehicle and covers the departures drop-off charge, tolls and ULEZ. Enter your collection address and terminal in the booking form to see the fixed fare for your route. You pay the displayed fare online when booking.
Can I be collected at Principality Stadium for the airport?
Can I be collected at Principality Stadium for the airport?
Yes. Principality Stadium on Westgate Street can be entered as the pickup address. It is in the city centre, and the measured journey between Terminal 5 and there is about 2 hours 28 minutes off-peak. You can also book collection from any other address in the city.
Flying in? See the Heathrow to Cardiff taxi page for pickup at arrivals.
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Sources: drive times: Google Maps Directions, town centre to each terminal, Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:30am and 7:30am, typical and pessimistic traffic; airport timings and drop-off: heathrow.com.