What time should I leave for London City Airport?

London City Airport departures today

London City Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

London City Airport · Departures arrivals page · 6 Oct 2026

Where can you fly to from London City Airport?

“Take your pick from over 30 exciting destinations across Europe!”

• “See which airlines fly to and from LCY – and where they can take you”

Is it open 24 hours?

London City Airport’s pages give different answers on opening hours. Pages differ

Can you get to London City Airport by train?

“Trains depart every 4 to 10 minutes depending on destination.”

How far is London City Airport from the city centre?

“You’ll find us in East London, just 5 miles from the City of London.”

Using the car parks at London City Airport

“At the entrance, the barrier identifies your vehicle licence plate and confirms your pre-booking”

Can you park at London City Airport?

Main car park: £10 for up to 20 minutes, £97.90 for 8 hours to 1 day.

Turn-up prices. No list of pre-booked prices.

How much is London City Airport drop off?

“0 - 5 minutes £8.00 5 minutes and above £1 per minute thereafter Maximum stay 10 minutes.”

• “An £8 drop-off charge applies to each visit to the drop-Off Zone for the first 5 minutes, with an additional £1 per minute thereafter.”

Where do you drop off at London City Airport?

“Drivers may use the Drop-off area and make their payment after the Drop-off via the APCOA website.”

• “You can drop-off passengers on the forecourt directly in front of the terminal building.”

How do you pay the drop-off charge at London City Airport?

“Please ensure you settle the charge by midnight the day after to avoid additional fees.”

• “The charge is payable online, by automated telephone service, or by autopay functionality.”

How early should you get to London City Airport?

No need to arrive earlier than two hours before your flight.

• “there’s no need to arrive any earlier than the required two hours before your flight time.”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 2 hours; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where London City Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

When does check-in open at London City Airport?

“Check-in desks on the ground floor of our main terminal open 2 hours before your scheduled departure time.”

When does bag drop open at London City Airport?

London City Airport’s pages give different answers on bag drop. Pages differ

Can you take liquids through security at London City Airport?

Up to 100ml; 2 litres if medical, dietary, baby food or milk.

• “No Thermos/Metal flasks allowed with any liquid in – they are allowed empty.”

What happens at security at London City Airport?

“Declare camera film to the security officer before it enters the CT scanner”

• “Smart watches should be placed in the tray for screening. All other watches may remain on your wrist as you pass through security.”

What food and shops are there at London City Airport?

“Stock up on essentials or treat yourself to a duty-free bargain”

London City Airport · Shop page · 6 Oct 2026

Does London City Airport have a lounge?

“While we don't currently have an operational business lounge, construction on our brand-new lounge space is well underway.”

London City Airport · Does london city airport have a… page · 6 Oct 2026

How do you book special assistance at London City Airport?

“You can do this when you book your flight, or up to 48 hours before you travel.”

• “There is an assisted travel seating area both landside and in the main departure lounge where you will find reserved seating.”

How do you contact London City Airport?

“General Enquiries Call +44 (0)20 7646 0000”

• “Flight Reservations Call +44 (0)1772 392023 or book online”

Where do you report lost property at London City Airport?

“Visit Lost Property at London City to file a lost item report or contact your airline directly.”