LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

[Sdtravel]

Hey Team

I thought i would ask a quick questions on showers in LHR.
Flying in on QF1 in J into LHR T5 then transiting to BA578 in Y LHR T3. Exactly 2 hour transit if everything goes to schedule. i know that LHR is a hectic place to transfer in.
Given the extensive flight time i thought it might go for a shower between the flights in LHR if time permits. As i'm a long haul J pax i should be able to access lounges on my BA flight.

Do you know how many showers there are in the BA galleries lounge in T3 North & South and the wait times in the morning at either? South is bigger i believe should that be the goal?

I believe there is also the option of using the T5 AA arrival lounge which has 28 showers but i understand this is after customs which would mean i would need to go back through security & customs to get into T3 which i thought could make it a bit tight. Thoughts?

 

[OATEK]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

Sdtravel, this seems a bit confused. QF1 arrives in T3, and I believe you have to transfer to T5 for the flight to Venice. So you would probably need to have your shower in T5 after the transfer.

Arriving on OW J you would have access to the T5 galleries for your onward flight in Y, and frankly I am not sure there is a difference between the North/South lounges in T5.

There is a small BA lounge in T5B also, but whether your flight goes from either A, B or C always seems a bit of a lottery until the day.

 

[Sdtravel]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

OK, that was totally my bad.
Yes was after info on T5 BA Galleries lounges sorry. Doesnt look like i can update that now.

 

[kpc]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

With a 2 hour transit at Lhr, and having to get from T3 to T5 in the am (busy!!), I think you will be lucky just to make the transit and get to your departure gate in time, unfortunately, nevermind a shower The BA lounges in T5 are very busy in the am and the shower wait can be long. Last year, I was told there was a 3 hour wait for showers at the BA F lounge in T5....needless to say I did not get a shower!!

 

[kelvedon]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

OK, that was totally my bad.
Yes was after info on T5 BA Galleries lounges sorry. Doesnt look like i can update that now.

you can change or update a post using the edit button.

 

[OATEK]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

you can change or update a post using the edit button.

Yes, but only for a short period - can't remember how long, but maybe up to a day or so. And then Edit ​does not appear under the post. The OP posted on 1/2/16, so time is up!

 

[Sdtravel]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

Yep. It's not available to change anymore. Perhaps a mod can if they feel its needed.

I thought that Dubai was a short transit as well meaning freshening up would be hard and isn't ideal with another 12 hours of travel ahead anyway.

Is AA arrival lounge better bet for getting a shower since they have more or should I abandon the whole idea due to transit time?

I had heard that transfer in LHR was bad but i didn't know 2h was tight. What should I expect? Long runway taxi times and delays disembarking? Long waits for transfer busses? Going through security again with more lengthy delays?

 

[TonyHancock]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

You'll land at T3, the ground staff will be taken by surprise (coz it's not like it happens every day is it? ) will take an age to get the aerobridges hooked up, then you will have a very, very long walk to the transfer area. You'll catch a bus, airside, to T5 where you will need to clear security.

The AA arrivals lounge is land side so you would need to clear immigration to get to it.

Personally I would focus on getting to T5 first of all and then see what your options are in the BA lounges, although I suspect you will be pushing it.

 

[Sdtravel]

re: LHR QF T3 ->BA T5 - 2hr transit - lounge and showers?

Ok. Thanks for your advise all.
Much appreciated.

Sorry for the confusion in my OP

 

[serfty]

Agree with Mr Hancock; you'll barely have time to catch your BA flight, let alone access the lounge. Shower> Unless you miss your BA flight (quite possible), forget it!

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[Sdtravel]

Thanks serfty

Really, its that tight. The flights are on the same PNR so at least there is that. Hopefully if i do miss it BA will put me on a new flight.

 

[Kefci2000]

I have done 1.5 hours transfer T3 to T5, we made the plane just, but bags did not...

 

[kpc]

T3--->T5 transits at LHR must be one of the worst / slowest transits to do in any airport in the world...if possible I always allow 3 hours for this transit....in 2 months' time, i had a choice of a 1.5 hr or 7 hr transit, and i chose the latter as 1.5hrs is just about impossible without a lot of luck and stress+++! (might duck into London for a short while )

 

[Sdtravel]

Yeh that also is a major concern for me.
I also am setting sail on a 7 day cruise the day after I get to VCE. Fingers crossed i have baggage or that travel insurance will cover me for an entire new 7 day wardrobe.

I have a 2h 40m transit on the return leg through LHR so hopefully that will be smooth.
These are all the suggested / offered connections via the QF site so hopefully it all works out or im looked after.

 

[docjames]

Any feedback on the reverse (T5--> T3)? Any easier? Arriving from EU, headed to Aus.

 

[TonyHancock]

Any feedback on the reverse (T5--> T3)? Any easier? Arriving from EU, headed to Aus.

I did this in about 25 mins back in August last year.*...but in reality the risks are the same. It depends what gate you finish up at T5, waiting time for the bus, and the queue at T3 security. I tend to be very conservative so set myself a minimum connection time of 3.5 hours at LHR if connecting through a different terminal - particularly if I want a shower or grab a bite to eat in the lounge before my next flight.

*Early afternoon arrival from DUB - at A gates, bus was ready and waiting and no queues at T3 security.

 

[docjames]

I did this in about 25 mins back in August last year.*...but in reality the risks are the same. It depends what gate you finish up at T5, waiting time for the bus, and the queue at T3 security. I tend to be very conservative so set myself a minimum connection time of 3.5 hours at LHR if connecting through a different terminal - particularly if I want a shower or grab a bite to eat in the lounge before my next flight.

*Early afternoon arrival from DUB - at A gates, bus was ready and waiting and no queues at T3 security.

Good-o, the 4hr connection mrsodc has isn't extravagant then. Thanks. Haven't done T5-->T3. Did the reverse a long time ago.

My 3hr looking a bit tighter but still safe-enough (without much lounge time!).