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London City Airport

Also known as: LCY Airport, City Airport London, London City.

LCY · EGLC · London

Airport facts

Name
London City Airport
IATA code
LCY
ICAO code
EGLC
City
London
Country
England
Address
Hartmann Road, Silvertown, London E16 2PX, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.5051, 0.0521
Time zone
Europe/London
Terminals
One two-story passenger terminal with 15 gates; passengers walk between the aircraft and the terminal.

About London City Airport

London City Airport (LCY) is a small airport in the Royal Docks in east London, England, serving the capital and especially its financial districts. It stands in Silvertown in the borough of Newham, about 5 km (3 miles) east of Canary Wharf and about 10 km (6 miles) east of the City of London.

British Airways, through its BA CityFlyer subsidiary, is the largest airline here, flying to cities across the UK and Europe such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Madrid and Nice, with seasonal routes to Mediterranean and Alpine destinations. KLM flies to Amsterdam, Swiss to Zurich, Air Dolomiti for Lufthansa to Frankfurt, ITA Airways to Milan Linate and Luxair to Luxembourg, while Loganair and Aurigny link London with the Isle of Man and Guernsey. The airport handled about 3.7 million passengers in 2025.

All flights use one two-story terminal with a single runway beside the dock. The London City Airport DLR station adjoins the terminal, with trains toward Bank in the City, Stratford and Woolwich Arsenal, and Custom House station on the Elizabeth line is one DLR stop away.

From the airport, most travelers head to Canary Wharf, the City of London, the ExCeL London exhibition center next door, Stratford, or hotels in the West End and central London.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

London City Airport Limited

Opened

1987

Runway

One, 09/27, 1,508 m

Passengers per year

About 3.7 million in 2025

Terminal opening hours

Monday to Friday 04:45 to 22:00, Saturday 04:45 to 13:00, Sunday 10:30 to 22:00

Arrival tips for London City Airport

London City is a small airport, so arrival is usually quick. You walk from the aircraft into the single terminal and follow the signs to UK passport control. Travelers with eligible passports, including those of the EU, the US, Canada and Australia, can use the eGates; others wait in line for an officer. Unless you hold a British or Irish passport, a visa or other UK permission, you need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you fly.

After baggage claim you pass through customs into the arrivals area. There is only one terminal, so there is no terminal to choose and no connecting train inside the airport.

For the city, follow the signs to the DLR: the London City Airport station adjoins the terminal, with trains toward Bank, Stratford and Woolwich Arsenal. Black cabs wait at the taxi stand directly outside the terminal, and pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall or at the signposted Pick-Up area beside the terminal.

The UK uses the pound sterling and is on Greenwich Mean Time, or British Summer Time from late March to late October.

Ground transportation

The DLR is the quickest way into the City and Canary Wharf; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage or for addresses away from the stations.

  • DLR from London City Airport

    The DLR station adjoins the terminal, with an elevator from the platforms. Trains run every few minutes toward Bank in the City, about 22 minutes away, and toward Stratford and Woolwich Arsenal; Canary Wharf is a short ride with one change. You pay with contactless or an Oyster card, and it is crowded at rush hour.

  • Elizabeth line via Custom House

    Take the DLR one stop to Custom House for the Elizabeth line, which runs through Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street and the West End toward Paddington and Heathrow. It means one change with your bags.

  • Bus routes 473 and 474

    London Buses routes 473 and 474 stop at the airport and serve east London, including Stratford, Canning Town and East Ham, with step-free access. They are slow for central London and better for local addresses.

  • Taxi from London City Airport

    Licensed London black cabs wait at the taxi stand directly outside the terminal, many with built-in wheelchair access. They go door to door, but the fare is metered and the journey time depends on traffic.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you on arrival and takes you straight to your hotel, office or home, which suits families, groups, heavy luggage and trips beyond the DLR network.

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Terminals

Main Terminal

The single two-story terminal handles every airline and every flight, domestic and international, with one security area and 15 gates. There are no jet bridges, so passengers walk between the aircraft and the terminal.

Airlines and destinations

All airlines use the one terminal.

Air Dolomiti Main Terminal

Frankfurt (operated for Lufthansa)

Aurigny Main Terminal

Guernsey

British Airways Main Terminal

Amsterdam, Belfast City, Berlin, Dublin, Edinburgh, Florence, Glasgow, Ibiza, Madrid, Málaga, Milan Linate, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Rotterdam/The Hague, Zurich and more

ITA Airways Main Terminal

Milan Linate

KLM Main Terminal

Amsterdam

Loganair Main Terminal

Isle of Man

Luxair Main Terminal

Luxembourg

Swiss International Air Lines Main Terminal

Zurich

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free unlimited Wi-Fi on the LCY Airport Free Wi-Fi network throughout the terminal; you sign in with an email address.

  • Information desk

    The Customer Service information desk is inside the terminal entrance, before security.

  • Shops and duty free

    Aelia Duty Free, Boots, WHSmith and InMotion are in the terminal, and Boots pre-orders are collected in Departures.

  • Restaurants and cafés

    Pret a Manger, Caffè Nero, Soul & Grain, Juniper & Co, Big Penny Brews and Hithes London Bar and Eatery serve the terminal, with a Pret landside as well as in Departures.

  • Currency exchange

    A currency exchange counter is in the terminal.

  • Baby changing

    Baby changing is in Departures, in the toilets next to Caffè Nero, in the accessible toilet next to Soul & Grain and beside Gates 5 and 23.

  • First aid room

    The First Aid room is in the main terminal before security, and staff can open it for private breastfeeding.

  • AeroSpa

    AeroSpa offers treatments in the terminal for departing passengers.

  • Lost and found

    The airport runs a lost and found service for items left in the terminal.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Tell your airline, tour operator or travel agent when you book, or at least 48 hours before you travel. The Assisted Travel Service also answers by phone or WhatsApp on +44 7867 358938, and if nothing is arranged, go to the information desk inside the terminal entrance.

  • Help points

    Help is available at the information desk, the drop-off zone, the Help Point in the main parking lot, the landside Assisted Travel seating opposite Pret and the Departures seating opposite Boots.

  • Hidden disabilities

    Staff are trained with the Business Disability Forum to recognize non-visible disabilities and anxieties, and an escort can be arranged for nervous flyers or children with health conditions at least 10 days ahead.

  • Assistance dogs

    Passengers traveling with assistance dogs are welcome; check your airline's own rules before you fly.

  • Accessible taxis and transport

    Many of the black cabs at the taxi stand have built-in wheelchair access, the DLR station has an elevator to the platforms, and the buses serving the airport are step-free.

Parking

The terminal parking lot is at postcode E16 2PB, a short walk from the terminal. Parking can be booked online ahead or paid on the day at the barrier, which costs more.

Official On-site Parking

The airport's standard parking, bookable online up to a year ahead for stays of at least one day.

Official Premium Car Park

Premium parking close to the terminal, bookable online.

Valet Parking

A valet service run by the airport, bookable online.

Pick-Up area

The signposted Pick-Up area in the terminal parking lot is for collecting arriving passengers; it is cashless and charged by the time you stay.

Blue Badge parking

Blue Badge spaces are in the terminal parking lot.

Frequently asked questions

How far is London City Airport from central London?

London City Airport is in the Royal Docks, about 5 km (3 miles) east of Canary Wharf and about 10 km (6 miles) east of the City of London. The DLR reaches Bank in the City in about 22 minutes, while a taxi or pre-booked car takes longer or shorter depending on London traffic.

How do I get from London City Airport to central London?

The quickest way is the DLR from the station next to the terminal, with trains toward Bank in the City. For the West End or Paddington, ride one stop to Custom House and change to the Elizabeth line. Black cabs at the taxi stand and pre-booked cars go door to door, which is easier with luggage.

How do I get from London City Airport to Canary Wharf?

Canary Wharf is about 5 km (3 miles) west of the airport. By rail, take the DLR with one change, or ride one stop to Custom House and take the Elizabeth line one stop to Canary Wharf. A taxi or pre-booked car goes straight to your office or hotel, which is simplest with bags.

Is there a DLR station at London City Airport?

Yes. London City Airport DLR station adjoins the terminal, linked to it by an elevator, and is in fare Zone 3. Trains run every few minutes toward Bank in the City, toward Stratford and toward Woolwich Arsenal. You can pay with a contactless card or Oyster card, with no airport surcharge on the fare.

Does the Elizabeth line stop at London City Airport?

No. The Elizabeth line passes about 300 m south of the airport but has no station there. Take the DLR one stop to Custom House, where you can change to the Elizabeth line for Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, the West End, Paddington and Heathrow. The change means carrying your bags between platforms.

How many terminals does London City Airport have?

London City Airport has one two-story terminal, used by every airline and every flight, with a single security area and 15 gates. There are no jet bridges, so you walk between the aircraft and the terminal. Because everything is in one building, there is no terminal to choose and no connection to make inside the airport.

Which airlines fly to London City Airport?

British Airways, through BA CityFlyer, is the largest airline at London City, flying to UK and European cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Amsterdam, Zurich, Madrid and Nice. KLM flies to Amsterdam, Swiss to Zurich, Air Dolomiti for Lufthansa to Frankfurt, ITA Airways to Milan Linate, Luxair to Luxembourg, Loganair to the Isle of Man and Aurigny to Guernsey.

What are London City Airport's opening hours?

The terminal opens Monday to Friday from 04:45 to 22:00, Saturday from 04:45 to 13:00 and Sunday from 10:30 to 22:00. The airport is closed on Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, so there are no flights then. Check your flight time against these hours if you are arriving or leaving at the weekend.

Do I need an ETA to fly into London City Airport?

Most likely, yes. Most visitors who do not need a UK visa, including citizens of the EU, the US, Canada and Australia, must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation before flying to the UK, and each traveler needs one, children included. British and Irish passport holders, and people with a visa or other UK permission, do not need one.

Where is the taxi stand at London City Airport?

The taxi stand is directly outside the terminal. Licensed London black cabs wait there, and many have built-in wheelchair access. Fares are metered and vary with the time of day and traffic, so ask the driver if you want an estimate. Pre-booked minicabs and private cars collect passengers from the signposted Pick-Up area instead.

Is there a lounge at London City Airport?

Not yet. The airport has announced its first pre-flight lounge, open to all departing passengers rather than tied to one airline, with entry booked online or paid at the door. It was under construction in mid-2026 and planned to open in early 2027, so check the airport's website for the latest news before you travel.

Where can I park at London City Airport?

The terminal parking lot is at postcode E16 2PB, a short walk from the terminal. The airport offers Official On-site Parking, the Official Premium Car Park and Valet Parking, all bookable online, plus Blue Badge spaces and a Pick-Up area for collecting arriving passengers. Booking ahead costs less than paying at the barrier.

Is London City Airport near ExCeL London?

Yes. The ExCeL London exhibition center stands on the Royal Victoria Dock, a short way west of the airport, which makes London City the closest airport for its events. By DLR, ride to Custom House or Prince Regent stations, both beside ExCeL, or take a taxi or pre-booked car straight to the entrance or your hotel.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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