His departure was announced as the airport operator said it would not appeal a decision by the regulator to impose a cap on the prices Heathrow can charge airlines, adding it did not believe other parties would appeal the ruling either.
He joined in 2008 and during his tenure Heathrow expanded its capacity with the redevelopment of Terminal 2, which will open in June. The company also said customer satisfaction had improved under his watch.
"The opening of Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal in June this year is a further important step in the transformation of Heathrow and long-term prospects are bright following the decision of the Airports Commission to shortlist our proposal for a new runway," Mr Matthews said in a statement.
Sir Nigel Rudd, chairman of Heathrow, said the business has started searching for a replacement.
"Colin has done a fantastic job of improving Heathrow for passengers and will remain as Chief Executive until his successor is in place to ensure a smooth transition," he said.
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