Travelling to London Heathrow airport next Thursday from Birmingham traveling times please?

Question

Taking my son to Catch a flight to the USA next week from Heathrow airport (10.05am flight) next Thursday from the Birmingham area.

Need to get there a few hours before flight, how much travelling time would you sensibly allow and also finding parking spaces

Never been to Heathrow before, what will be the worst road congestion areas.

If you travel to Heathrow from B'ham on a regular basis any goods times to give me please.

Answer 1

I am a UK Travel Agent working for Co-op Travel

First, I hope you are not going to just "find a parking space" - you must pre-book if you don't want to get fleeced.   You don't say how long you are going for, but if it is 14 days then the best parking price is £73.  

You should aim to arrive at the airport around 07:00.  If you are using one of the budget parks, then you must allow for being shuttled to your terminal.  Frankly, I would leave B'ham at 4 am.

However, it you want a more relaxing start to your holiday, I would strongly suggest coming down the night before - you never know when an accident might block the motorway then you are in trouble.  I can arrange a luxury 4 star Heathrow hotel, and 14 nights parking, for £119.

Give me a call on 02392 511568 if you are interested.