The Championships are back at the All England Club from June 29 to July 12, and they bring one of London’s busiest travel windows of the year. Last year Wimbledon welcomed a record 548,770 visitors across the fortnight, and demand for 2026 has been even higher. For anyone flying in, that means fuller flights, longer lines, and busier terminals. A Heathrow Meet and Greet is the simplest way to keep your arrival calm from the moment you land.

Most international visitors reach Wimbledon through Heathrow or Gatwick, then continue into London by road or rail. Heathrow sits about 17 miles from the All England Club, and Gatwick about 28 miles. Both airports run at full capacity during the tournament, so the hours around your flight are where a little help makes the biggest difference.

Why the airports get busy during Wimbledon

Wimbledon overlaps with the peak of the European summer season, so leisure and business travel are already high before the tennis crowd arrives. Add ticket holders flying in from around the world, and Heathrow and Gatwick feel the pressure at check-in, security, passport control, and baggage.

The busiest days tend to fall around the second week, when the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals draw the largest crowds. If your trip lands in those days, planning your airport experience in advance is well worth it.

Your Heathrow Meet and Greet arrival

This is where most of our guests start. With a Heathrow Meet and Greet, a Royal Airport Concierge greeter meets you as you step off the aircraft and stays with you through the terminal. You are guided through passport control and supported at baggage reclaim, then handed off to your car or onward transport.

The service works across Heathrow terminals, so whether you land at Terminal 5, Terminal 2, or elsewhere, your greeter is there waiting. For guests arriving after a long flight, it turns the most tiring part of the journey into a short, guided walk.

Expedited departures at Heathrow

Departures deserve the same care. On your way home, a greeter meets you at the terminal entrance, helps with check-in and bag drop, and guides you through security and toward your gate or lounge. It removes the guesswork from an unfamiliar airport and gives you time to relax before your flight.

For travelers heading out on finals weekend, when the terminals are at their fullest, an expedited departure is a calm way to close the trip.

Gatwick airport concierge, the same service

If your flight uses Gatwick, the experience is the same. Meet and Greet arrivals and expedited departures are available in both the North and South Terminals, with a greeter to guide you through the airport from start to finish. Gatwick is a little farther from Wimbledon than Heathrow, so a smooth airport transition helps you get on the road sooner.

Before you fly: your UK entry documents

One quick reminder for international guests. As of February 25, 2026, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation is fully enforced, and airlines will not board eligible travelers who do not hold a valid ETA. It is a simple online step, but it needs to be done before you travel, so sort it out early along with your tickets and hotel.

Our Meet and Greet service supports you through the airport itself. Your entry documents are something to arrange in advance, and once you land, your greeter takes it from there.

Arrive and depart with ease

Wimbledon is a trip worth savoring, and the airport should be the easy part. If you are flying into Heathrow or Gatwick for the Championships, we would be glad to look after your arrival, your departure, or both. Book your Heathrow Meet and Greet Service here.