Find Customs at London Heathrow Terminal 5

How to find Customs at London Heathrow Terminal 5

 When you enter or leave the UK with an ATA Carnet, you must have your Carnet processed by UK Border Force Customs

UK Border Force at London Heathrow Terminal 5 is situated behind the check in desks on Level 3.


Contact Info

If the desk is closed, pick up the red telephone to contact a customs officer and follow their instructions

Hours of Operation

24 hours

Groundside (before check in)   ///wool.tribune.arch
Airside (after security)    ///save.master.racks

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 Sometimes, Customs officers will ask you to check your bags in first and then visit them airside after you’ve gone through security. You’ll find them in the duty free shopping area next to Tiffany & Co.

Airside (after security)    ///save.master.racks

Returning to UK at LHR T5

As you leave the baggage reclaim area, go through the red channel

“Goods to Declare”

Present your carnet to Customs Officers

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