Heathrow has a multi-faith prayer room in every terminal, open to people of all faiths and none, and there is also a small underground Christian chapel, St George's Chapel, near the Central Bus Station. All are free to use and do not require booking.
Quick answer
Every terminal at Heathrow (2, 3, 4 and 5) has at least one multi-faith prayer room, most located after security in the departures area, with one exception at Terminal 3 which also has a room in the arrivals hall. They are run by the Heathrow Multi Faith Chaplaincy and are open to all passengers and staff, regardless of religion.
Prayer room locations by terminal
| Terminal | Location | Security status |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | Departures, near Gate A21 | After security |
| Terminal 2 | Departures level, near Gates B34 and B35 | After security |
| Terminal 3 | Departures level, near Gate 24 | After security |
| Terminal 3 | Arrivals Hall, level 1 | Before security |
| Terminal 4 | Mezzanine level | Before security |
| Terminal 4 | Departures, near Gate 4 | After security |
| Terminal 5 | Check-in Zone A (temporary room in use nearby) | Before security |
| Terminal 5 | Departures, near Gate A8 | After security |
| Terminal 5B | Departures, near Gate B34 | After security |
| Terminal 5C | Departures, near Gate C52 | After security |
Because most rooms sit airside, you will generally need a boarding pass to reach them. If you are dropping someone off, meeting an arriving passenger, or have a long connection before security, Terminal 3's arrivals-hall room and the landside rooms at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 are accessible without going through security.
What the rooms are for
The multi-faith prayer rooms are simple, quiet spaces intended for prayer, meditation and reflection, provided by Heathrow Airport Limited for the benefit of all airport users: passengers, staff and visitors. There is an agreed code of conduct covering respectful use of the space, and rooms are shared by people of different faiths, so they are kept deliberately plain rather than set up for one religion only.
St George's Chapel
Away from the terminals, near Heathrow's Central Bus Station, is St George's Chapel, an underground Christian chapel that has served the airport since 1968, founded jointly by the Anglican Church, the Roman Catholic Church and the Free Churches. It is reached via a spiral staircase and currently has no step-free access. The Chapel holds Roman Catholic Mass several times a week, and its calm, below-ground setting is designed as a pause away from the terminal environment.
Directly above the Chapel, at ground level, is the Garden of Remembrance, which is open to everyone, including when the Chapel itself is closed, and includes memorial plaques for airport colleagues and flights that have been lost. It is roughly 200 metres from the Central Bus Station, and step-free.
Ablution facilities and quiet spaces
Prayer rooms at major UK airports typically include, or sit close to, washing facilities suitable for ablution before prayer; check signage in your terminal for the nearest toilets with these facilities, since exact provision can vary by room and is updated periodically. If a room is in use or closed for cleaning, ask any member of Heathrow staff, who can direct you to the nearest alternative.
Getting there in time
If prayer timing matters to your journey, build in extra time beyond the standard security allowance, particularly at Terminal 5 which is Heathrow's largest and busiest terminal. See our guide on how long you need at Heathrow if you are planning connections around a specific prayer time, and check how to find your terminal if you are unsure which one your flight uses.
Contacting the chaplaincy
The Heathrow Multi Faith Chaplaincy can be reached by email at [email protected], or by post at the Compass Centre, Nelson Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW, for questions about specific faith provision, feedback on a room, or to arrange a memorial plaque in the Garden of Remembrance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a boarding pass to use a Heathrow prayer room?
Most prayer rooms are located after security, so you will usually need a valid boarding pass to reach them. Terminal 3's arrivals-hall room, and the landside rooms at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, can be reached without going through security.
Are the prayer rooms open 24 hours?
Opening hours are not published centrally and can vary by terminal and time of day; this guide's terminal and location details were checked 2026 against Heathrow's official listings, but confirm on arrival with terminal staff if your flight is at an unusual hour.
Is St George's Chapel open to all faiths?
St George's Chapel is a Christian chapel holding Roman Catholic services on a set weekly schedule. Passengers of any faith are welcome to use the airport's multi-faith prayer rooms instead, which are non-denominational.
Is there step-free access to St George's Chapel?
No, the Chapel itself is reached by a spiral staircase with no step-free route. The Garden of Remembrance directly above it, at ground level, is accessible.
Can I use a prayer room if I am only dropping someone off?
Yes, the landside prayer rooms (Terminal 3 arrivals, Terminal 4 mezzanine level and Terminal 5 Check-in Zone A) do not require passing through security.
Who looks after the prayer rooms?
They are provided by Heathrow Airport Limited and supported by the Heathrow Multi Faith Chaplaincy, who can be contacted directly with feedback or questions.