Lufthansa · LHR
What gates does Lufthansa use at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Lufthansa uses 10 gates at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), mainly in Terminal 2, with about 14 departures a day (Oct 7–9, 2026).
Based on 94 Lufthansa flights at LHR, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How Lufthansa compares at LHR
- 6th of the 79 airlines with regular flights at LHR by departures: 2% of them (14 departures a day of about 657 a day).
- 3% of the seats leaving LHR: about 2,520 a day, 180 per departure.
- 1.1 turns a day at each gate it turns planes at, 71% fewer than the airport’s 3.8.
- Median turn at the gate: 54 min, 30 min shorter than the airport median (84 min).
- At LHR, Lufthansa’s 14 departures a day compare with SAS’s 14 and Eurowings’ 13.
Where Lufthansa flies nonstop from LHR
2 nonstop destinations. Nonstop routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026; a few days of data can miss weekly or seasonal routes.
| Destination | Flights | Other airlines on this route |
|---|---|---|
| MunichMUC | 9/day | British Airways (4-5/day) |
| FrankfurtFRA | 5/day | Lufthansa City (4-5/day), British Airways (4/day) |
When Lufthansa flies at LHR
- First departure of the day usually around 7:05 am, the last around 8:35 pm.
- Busiest hour: 7:00 am–8:00 am, with about 3 of its arrivals and departures.
- About 2 of its aircraft spend the night at LHR (arrive in the evening, leave the next morning).
Lufthansa’s aircraft at LHR
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A320neo | 14/day | 180 |
About 2,520 seats leave LHR on Lufthansa each day. Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Lufthansa’s gates at LHR
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| 2-A16 | Common use | JetBlue, SWISS, Eurowings, Aegean |
| 2-A17 | Common use | JetBlue, Eurowings, LOT, Middle East Airlines |
| 2-A18 | Common use | JetBlue, Eurowings, TAP, Lufthansa City |
| 2-A19 | Common use | Lufthansa City, SWISS, Austrian, SAS |
| 2-A23 | Common use | Aer Lingus, SAS, Aegean, TAP |
| 2-A24 | Common use | SAS, Aer Lingus, SWISS, Air Canada Rouge |
| 2-A25 | Common use | SAS, Aegean, Aer Lingus, SWISS |
| 2-A26 | Common use | Aer Lingus, Eurowings, SAS, Lufthansa City |
| 2-B46 | Held by United | United, ANA, LOT, Thai Airways |
| 2-B47 | Held by United | United, SWISS, TAP, Eurowings |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at LHR, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Lufthansa flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Every one of its departures has a seat count.
Lufthansa at LHR: questions
What terminal is Lufthansa at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Lufthansa flies from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
What gates does Lufthansa use at LHR?
2-A16, 2-A17, 2-A18, 2-A19, 2-A23, 2-A24, 2-A25, 2-A26, 2-B46 and 2-B47, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Lufthansa have from LHR?
About 14 departures a day and 2,520 seats, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Lufthansa fly nonstop from LHR?
Lufthansa flies nonstop to 2 cities from LHR, the most often to Munich and Frankfurt. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
When is Lufthansa’s first flight out of LHR?
Usually around 7:05 am; the last leaves around 8:35 pm.
Does Lufthansa share gates at LHR?
Yes: 10 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate 2-A16 with JetBlue, SWISS, Eurowings and Aegean.
Other airlines at LHR
All of LHR’s gates by airline · Lufthansa at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from LHR