Quick answer: Etihad Airways uses Terminal 4 at Heathrow. This was checked against Heathrow’s official “which terminal” airline list in September 2026. Airlines occasionally change terminals, so confirm on your booking or boarding pass before you travel.
If you’re flying Etihad Airways from Heathrow, the terminal is the first thing to check. It decides where you’re dropped off and where your driver meets you when you come home. Below you’ll find the terminal, useful airline details and how a fixed-fare transfer works for Etihad Airways passengers. Our Heathrow airport transfers page covers every other Heathrow journey.
Etihad Airways at Heathrow: key facts
| Terminal | Terminal 4 |
| Airline code | EY |
| Alliance | Not a member of a global alliance |
| Home country | The United Arab Emirates |
| Destinations from Heathrow | 1 listed on Heathrow’s airline list |
Where Etihad Airways flies from Heathrow
According to Heathrow’s airline list, Etihad Airways flies from Terminal 4 to Abu Dhabi. If you’re connecting onward from there, check your full itinerary for the terminal of each leg.
About Terminal 4
Terminal 4 is where most SkyTeam airlines at Heathrow are based, alongside several Middle Eastern and Asian carriers. Your driver will drop you at the departures forecourt for Terminal 4. For pickup points, layout and drop-off details, see our Heathrow Terminal 4 taxi guide, or the Heathrow terminal map.
Getting to Etihad Airways at Heathrow by taxi
- Give us your Etihad Airways flight number when you book, so the driver goes to the right terminal.
- Allow check-in time. Follow Etihad Airways’s advice for your route. International flights usually need two to three hours.
- Tell us about luggage so we send the right vehicle: saloon, estate, people carrier or 8-seater.
- Know the drop-off charge. Heathrow charges for forecourt drop-offs.
Arriving on a Etihad Airways flight
For Etihad Airways arrivals, the driver watches the live flight status and adjusts to delays. Clear passport control, collect your luggage and head to the agreed meeting point. With meet and greet.
Booking a Etihad Airways trip with other airlines
Etihad Airways isn’t part of a global alliance, so if you’ve combined it with a flight on another airline, the other flight may use a different terminal or even a different airport. Check each leg separately. If you need to get between airports, see our Heathrow and Gatwick transfers.
Choosing a vehicle for your Etihad Airways trip
| Travelling | Suggested vehicle |
|---|---|
| Solo or a couple, standard luggage | Saloon |
| Up to four with large cases | Estate or people carrier |
| Five to seven | 7-seater people carrier |
| Up to eight, or heavy luggage | 8-seater |
| Business or extra comfort | Executive car |
See our fleet page for details, or tell us your passenger and luggage numbers when you book.
Pre-booked transfer or other options?
For Etihad Airways passengers with luggage, children or late flights, a pre-booked car usually beats the alternatives. The fare is agreed up front, there’s no queue at the rank, and the driver adjusts if your flight is delayed. See our Heathrow taxi prices and cheap Heathrow cabs guides.
Popular onward journeys
- Heathrow to Gatwick
- Heathrow long-distance transfers across the UK
- Heathrow to Oxford
- Heathrow to Southampton cruise port
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal does Etihad Airways use at Heathrow?
Etihad Airways uses Terminal 4 at Heathrow. Always check your booking in case of changes.
Can I get a taxi to Etihad Airways at Terminal 4?
Yes. Book a fixed-fare transfer with your flight number and we’ll drop you at the Terminal 4 departures area.
What if my Etihad Airways flight is delayed?
If your flight number is in the booking, the driver tracks the flight and adjusts the pickup.
Can Etihad Airways change terminal?
It can happen. Terminal allocations occasionally change, which is why we recommend checking your booking or the airport’s website shortly before travel.
Flying Etihad Airways? Get a fixed-fare transfer to Terminal 4 with the booking form at the top of this page.