The drive from Mayfair to Heathrow is one of the most frequent journeys we make. It is only around 15 miles, but the difference between a calm departure and a rushed one comes down to timing, the right car and a chauffeur who knows which terminal entrance you need.
How long does Mayfair to Heathrow take?
From Berkeley Square, Mount Street or Grosvenor Square, the usual route runs west along Piccadilly or Park Lane to Hyde Park Corner, through Knightsbridge and Hammersmith, then onto the A4 and M4 to the airport spur. Typical journey times:
- Early morning, late evening and Sundays: 35–45 minutes.
- Weekday daytime: 50–65 minutes.
- Weekday peaks (roughly 7–10am and 4–7pm): 60–90 minutes, sometimes more on a Friday afternoon.
Your chauffeur checks live traffic before setting off and will choose the Cromwell Road or the Embankment and Chiswick where that is quicker. If conditions look poor, we will message you in advance to suggest an earlier collection.
When to leave Mayfair for your flight
As a rule of thumb, aim to be at the terminal two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul one, then add the journey time above with a margin. In practice that means:
- A 10am long-haul departure: collection from Mayfair around 5:45–6am.
- A 6pm short-haul departure on a weekday: collection around 2:45–3pm.
- Travelling with a family, plenty of luggage or a VAT refund to process: add another 30 minutes.
If you are using a lounge, a premium check-in area or Heathrow's VIP service, tell us when you book and we will plan the drop-off around it.
Which terminal, and where you are dropped
Heathrow has four passenger terminals: 2, 3, 4 and 5. British Airways operates mainly from Terminal 5, while other airlines are spread across 2, 3 and 4 depending on alliance. Always check your booking, as airlines do move. Your chauffeur drops you at the departures forecourt directly outside your terminal and helps with luggage to the kerb or a trolley.
Give us your flight number when booking and we will confirm the terminal before you travel.
Coming home: Heathrow to Mayfair
On the return, your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal holding a name board, just beyond the customs exit. Because we track your flight, an early or late landing is no concern: the chauffeur adjusts automatically. You have 90 minutes' free waiting from landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim even on a busy morning.
Before you travel, you receive your chauffeur's name, photograph and mobile number, so you know who is meeting you before you land.
Fixed prices from Mayfair to Heathrow
Our prices are fixed, one way and quoted excluding VAT. There are no night or weekend surcharges and no card fees.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Mayfair to Heathrow |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes V-Class | Up to 6 | £190 |
| Mercedes S-Class | Up to 4 | £195 |
| Range Rover | Up to 4 | £295 |
The price includes meet and greet with a name board, the congestion charge, parking and tolls, flight tracking, 90 minutes' free airport waiting and 30 minutes' free waiting at other pickups. Water and phone chargers are on board, and child seats are available on request. A Rolls-Royce Phantom or Cullinan can be arranged on request from £175 per hour.
Choosing the right car
The S-Class is the quiet, comfortable choice for one to three travellers with standard luggage. The V-Class seats up to six and takes considerably more luggage, which makes it the practical option for families or longer stays. The Range Rover suits those who prefer a higher seating position and a more private feel. See the full fleet for details.
Why clients in Mayfair book us
We are based at One Mayfair Place, a few minutes from Berkeley Square, so short-notice collections in W1 are routine and our concierge responds within 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. The price you are quoted is the price you pay. Discretion comes as standard and we are happy to sign an NDA on request. For more, see our Mayfair chauffeur page and Heathrow chauffeur transfers.