Emirates and Etihad Land at Different Terminals — Here's What Matters
Emirates flights from Dubai typically arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3, while Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi typically use Terminal 4 — two different arrivals halls, two different routes into central London. Knowing which one applies to your flight means your chauffeur is waiting in the correct terminal the moment you land, rather than the wrong side of Heathrow's sprawling layout.
Heathrow Terminals for Gulf Carriers
| Airline | Route | Typical Heathrow Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Dubai (DXB) – London | Terminal 3 |
| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi (AUH) – London | Terminal 4 |
Terminal and gate assignments can change — we confirm against your specific flight number rather than airline alone, and track it in real time.
What to Expect After Landing
Both routes are roughly 7-hour non-stop flights, often landing into a full immigration and baggage claim process before reaching the arrivals hall. Your chauffeur tracks your actual flight and lands time, with a full hour of complimentary waiting time built in as standard — a longer-than-expected queue never costs extra.
Discretion as Standard, Not a Special Request
We regularly arrange transport for business travellers, families, and high-profile clients from the Gulf who expect privacy as a baseline, not an add-on. Every chauffeur signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement before their first assignment, and for larger family groups we coordinate multiple vehicles with synchronised timing so everyone arrives together.
Booking Ahead from Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Everything can be confirmed before you travel — a fixed fare agreed in advance, payment by any major international card, and your chauffeur and vehicle waiting on arrival. The four-hour time difference to London is never an issue; we operate 24/7 and are reachable by phone or WhatsApp at any hour, in either time zone.
Beyond the Airport Transfer
Many clients arriving from the Gulf extend the initial transfer into an hourly at-your-disposal booking or a dedicated chauffeur for the full stay — particularly useful for a first visit to London, a family holiday, or a business trip combining meetings with some sightseeing. See our full airport transfers service for the complete fleet and booking details.
