Checking in a bag at T5

[chrism20]

Hi

Does anyone know what is the maximum length of time before a flight that you can check in a bag at T5?

I am in London for a few days next week and have a late returning flight but would prefer not to cart it around allday unless I have to

thanks

[Currock Base]

I think it is 3 hours unless your are travelling First or have a gold card.

CB

[Thunderbug]

There is a left luggage area on the arrivals level (north end)

Not sure what they charge though.

[Globaliser]

£6.50 per bag per 24 hours (or part).

In T5 there is also an office on the departures level next to the Customs desks, according to BAA (http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?CiID=179b2ed4f4599110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&ChID=fb08889b7a9d3110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&Ct=B2C_CT_GENERAL&CtID=448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____&ChPath=Home%5EHeathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport+information%5ETer minal+information%5ELeft+baggage) and the operator (http://www.excess-baggage.com/airport_terminal_services.php). This may be more convenient if the bag is later to be checked-in.