Heathrow Airport chaos as warning issued after flooding closes roads to terminals

Heathrow Airport has issued a 'do not drive' warning to passengers travelling to Terminals 2 and 3, as flooding in the central terminal area has resulted in road closures causing major travel disruption

Airport warns flooding is restricting access by road to Terminals 2 and 3

Flooding at Heathrow Airport is preventing access by road to Terminals 2 and 3 with passengers urged to use rail and underground services instead

Sam Corbishley | Senior News Reporter Published August 15, 2026 8:24am Updated August 15, 2026 8:24am Road access is blocked to Terminals Two and Three after the airport’s central terminal area was flooded – forcing ongoing road closures (Picture: AFP via Getty) Heathrow has warned passengers not to drive to the airpor

Flyers have instead been told to travel via train as roads around Terminals 2 and 3 have been closed.

Heathrow Airport has warned access to Terminals 2 and 3 is restricted.

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