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Check-in (with luggage) can be done an hour before the flight and I've even managed it 20 minutes before the flight! Security queues are short and efficient. The airport does not have all of the facilities you would find at the larger airports such as numerous shops, lounges, etc, but at the end of the day it does what you want - helps you to get from A to B.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19661 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19658 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19658 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19649
Registration details can be found on the www.baa.com website with locations and opening hours of the IRIS desks (The desk at T3 is just to the right of the immigration check before the shops).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19641 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19641 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19640 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19640 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19638
First tube - Heathrow T 1,2,3
Mon-Sat 0509
Sun - 0553

First tube - Heathrow T 5
Mon-Sat 0514
Sun - 0558

Note the first Heathrow Express trains are: T5/T1, 2, 3
Mon-Sat 0507/0512
Sun - 0503/0508

Note first T4 departure is 0553 on Sundays
Note the first Heathrow Connect trains are: T4/T1, 2, 3
Mon-Sat 0523/0527
Sun - 0607/0613]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19638 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19637 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19637 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19561 www.baa.com/worldpoints]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19561 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19558 www.travelex.co.uk gives you the best rate (they also have a best rate guarantee). Order online and pick up at the airport. Just be wary that some debit card providers charge a 'cash advance' fee - however, Switch cards do not incur such a fee. My tip would be to order via www.baa.com/worldpoints and get the same great rate but also collect worldpoints (which you can use for frequent flyer miles or discounts). Remember to present your card when collecting the currency.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19546 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19546 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19542
Why I recommend it: One of the headaches of travelling to a new place is dealing with all of the change and new currency. A big headache can be removed by getting an Octopus card (which can be bought from the Airport Express counter). You can purchase an Octopus card at any MTR station or at the airport that can be charged up with a return Airport Express journey (or single) and 3 days unlimited travel on the MTR. Buy one card and you can also use it for paying for chewing gum, water or whatever at your local 7-11 store as well. A guide on how to use it can be found online.

Airport Express One Free Single Journey + 3 days unlimited travel on MTR + $50 deposit + Stored value $20 = Price HK$220.

Airport Express Two Free Single Journeys (valid for 180 days) + 3 days unlimited travel on MTR + $50 deposit + Stored value $20 = Price HK$300.

You can also get a card which excludes the Airport Express transfer if you don't need it. Also remember that there is a refundable deposit on the card too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19542 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19519 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19519 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19505 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19505 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19494 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19494 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19486 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19486 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19479 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19479 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19477 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19477 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19476 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19476