LHR transfer times T1-T3
Dec 22, 2003, 3:40 pm
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LHR transfer times T1-T3
I am looking at a close booking, arriving on BMI at T1, must transfer to AC at T3, with checked luggage.
I do not believe I can go through transit, or can I, so as to save time with customs, tunnels, etc?
What is the min transit time for luggage? Do the orange Priorty tags make any difference?
I do not believe I can go through transit, or can I, so as to save time with customs, tunnels, etc?
What is the min transit time for luggage? Do the orange Priorty tags make any difference?
Dec 22, 2003, 3:58 pm
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Hi 100,000 miler,
Not an expert on LHR transfers but it's been raised a few times before.
The post below has some good info and links to another post which you should find helpful.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum16/HTML/000570.html
Not an expert on LHR transfers but it's been raised a few times before.
The post below has some good info and links to another post which you should find helpful.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum16/HTML/000570.html
Dec 22, 2003, 4:39 pm
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100k miler, I did T1 - T3 transfer on Saturday and it took me 50 mins from the moment I got off the plane in T1 to getting to the London Lounge in T3. You go via Flight Connections Centre -- which I think is faster than the tunnels.
I think the Priority tags make a slight difference, but who really knows. I would definitely give yourself 1:30 if you're travelling right now, or 1:15 during off-peak season.
I think the Priority tags make a slight difference, but who really knows. I would definitely give yourself 1:30 if you're travelling right now, or 1:15 during off-peak season.
Dec 22, 2003, 5:12 pm
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As YOWkid said...
It is also worth bearing in mind that if you are inbound to LHR from CDG, the BD flights very often run late. If you are on separate tickets make sure you won't have 'issues' with AC in the event that your CDG-LHR gets held up by BD.
It is also worth bearing in mind that if you are inbound to LHR from CDG, the BD flights very often run late. If you are on separate tickets make sure you won't have 'issues' with AC in the event that your CDG-LHR gets held up by BD.
Dec 22, 2003, 8:51 pm
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Ajamieson: That is certainly been my experience. I often take the BD flight at 15:40 out of CDG, and often late, plus the delays at T1 can be considerable. Since I am buying split tickets, I will not take the chance and allow for 2 hrs just to be safe. Thanks everyone for your help.
Nov 7, 2006, 7:35 am
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I searched for this infomation, but all that came up was this three year old thread. I'm wondering if the infomation has changed.
I'm connecting from MAN to YHZ on Air Canada. If my bmi flight lands at
10 a.m. at T1 and my AC flight leaves from T3 at 11:30. Is this enough time to make the connection?
I'm connecting from MAN to YHZ on Air Canada. If my bmi flight lands at
10 a.m. at T1 and my AC flight leaves from T3 at 11:30. Is this enough time to make the connection?
Nov 7, 2006, 10:00 am
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Originally Posted by wsommerv
I searched for this infomation, but all that came up was this three year old thread. I'm wondering if the infomation has changed.
I'm connecting from MAN to YHZ on Air Canada. If my bmi flight lands at
10 a.m. at T1 and my AC flight leaves from T3 at 11:30. Is this enough time to make the connection?
I'm connecting from MAN to YHZ on Air Canada. If my bmi flight lands at
10 a.m. at T1 and my AC flight leaves from T3 at 11:30. Is this enough time to make the connection?
Last edited by redshift27; Nov 7, 2006 at 10:22 am
Nov 7, 2006, 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by redshift27
If BMI are not going to check your luggage through (if on seperate tickets), which would mean that you have to collect it and check it in again at LHR, I don't think much to your chances! Even with checked through luggage you could struggle.
It's all one ticket, so the bags should get checked through. I guess I'll just have to leg it then.