Yes, Heathrow has dedicated motorcycle parking at every terminal, and it's free. Heathrow Airport's own site confirms a marked motorcycle bay area at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, separate from the car parks, with no charge to use them. Riders aren't permitted to park in the multi-storey car parks or any car-only bay, and a bike left outside the designated motorcycle area can be removed for security reasons. Checked 2026.
Where is motorcycle parking at each Heathrow terminal?
| Terminal | Location | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | Cessna Road, next to the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel | TW6 1EW |
| Terminal 3 | Back of Terminal Parking car park 1A, right of the exit, accessed via Chester Road | TW6 1QT |
| Terminal 4 | Salisbury Road, opposite the arrivals forecourt | TW3 6XA |
| Terminal 5 | Next to the Terminal Parking car park, on Widgeon Road | TW6 2GD |
These locations and postcodes are published directly on Heathrow's own motorcycle parking page. Note that Terminal 4's motorcycle parking postcode, TW3 6XA, sits in the TW3 (Hounslow) postcode district rather than the TW6 (airport) district used by the other three terminals and by Terminal 4's own general terminal postcode, so double-check you've entered the right one if your sat nav offers a choice.
Why you can't just use a car parking bay
Heathrow's rule is explicit: motorcycles aren't permitted in any multi-storey car park, and riders are asked to use the dedicated bays rather than a car space, even an empty one. This isn't just a courtesy request: Heathrow states that any motorcycle parked outside the designated areas will be removed for security reasons, so leaving a bike in a car bay risks it being towed, not just a parking ticket.
Is motorcycle parking free, and is there a time limit?
Heathrow's own page describes the motorcycle bays as free of charge without stating a maximum stay, unlike the airport's car parks, which charge from the first half hour and scale up for longer stays. That silence on a time limit is worth treating with a little caution if you're planning a long trip: Heathrow doesn't publish a duration cap for motorcycle parking the way it does for cars, but it also doesn't explicitly promise unlimited multi-day parking is fine. If you're leaving a bike for several days or longer while you fly, it's worth a quick check with Heathrow customer services beforehand to confirm there's nothing you're missing, since policies on little-used facilities like this can change without a prominent announcement.
Is the motorcycle parking secure?
Heathrow's page doesn't describe CCTV coverage or security patrols specific to the motorcycle bays, unlike its car parks, which it markets partly on 24-hour security and number-plate recognition. The bays sit within the wider airport perimeter, which is itself a monitored and access-controlled environment, but if you want confirmation of camera coverage at a specific bay before leaving an expensive bike for an extended trip, that's a reasonable thing to ask Heathrow customer services directly rather than assume.
How to get to the motorcycle parking area
Each bay sits on a named access road near its terminal rather than inside the main terminal forecourt:
- Terminal 2: Cessna Road, by the Hilton Garden Inn
- Terminal 3: via Chester Road, at the rear of Terminal Parking car park 1A
- Terminal 4: Salisbury Road, opposite the arrivals forecourt
- Terminal 5: Widgeon Road, beside the Terminal Parking car park
If you're driving to Heathrow by motorcycle for the first time, follow signs for the terminal you need rather than the general car park signage, since the motorcycle bays are positioned separately from the main car park entrances. Our terminal postcodes guide has more detail on getting your sat nav to land in the right spot if you're also dropping off or picking up a passenger before you park.
What if you need to leave your bike for longer, or want a guaranteed covered space?
Heathrow doesn't currently advertise a paid, covered or long-stay motorcycle product the way it does for cars with its Park & Ride and Terminal Parking tiers. If you want a guaranteed space, cover from the weather, or just more certainty than a free, unmonitored bay offers, it's worth comparing the cost of leaving your bike at a Park & Mail-style off-airport facility or asking a local garage, against simply using the free terminal bay. Our parking price comparison covers the paid car park options if you decide a car, rather than the bike, makes more sense for a longer trip.
Travelling to Heathrow another way
If you don't want to leave a motorcycle at the airport at all, our guide to cycling to Heathrow covers pedal-cycle routes and parking, and our public transport and taxis pages cover the alternatives if you'd rather not park a vehicle of any kind.
Facilities and rules can change, so confirm current details on Heathrow's own motorcycle parking page or with customer services before you travel, particularly if you're planning to leave a bike for more than a day or two. Checked 2026.
FAQs
Does Heathrow have motorcycle parking?
Yes. Heathrow provides free, dedicated motorcycle parking bays at all four terminals, separate from the car parks.
Is Heathrow motorcycle parking free?
Yes, according to Heathrow's own site. There's no published charge, unlike the airport's car parks.
Can I park a motorcycle in a Heathrow car park instead?
No. Heathrow states motorcycles aren't permitted in any multi-storey car park, and bikes parked outside the designated motorcycle bays can be removed for security reasons.
Where exactly is the Terminal 5 motorcycle parking?
On Widgeon Road, next to the Terminal 5 Terminal Parking car park, postcode TW6 2GD.
Can I leave my motorcycle at Heathrow for a week while I'm away?
Heathrow's page doesn't state a maximum stay, but it also doesn't explicitly confirm multi-day parking is covered the same way as its paid car parks. For anything beyond a day or two, it's worth checking directly with Heathrow customer services first.
Is Heathrow's motorcycle parking covered or under CCTV?
Heathrow's page doesn't specify. If security or weather cover matters to you for a longer stay, ask Heathrow customer services to confirm before you leave your bike. Checked 2026.