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We’ll give you a leave time. We don’t send a car.

Independent pick-up guide, not run by or connected to London City Airport. We don’t send cars or take bookings.

Checked 6–11 Oct 2026 on londoncityairport.com · How we check ›

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Flying out? Parking, drop-off and how early ›

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Also asked: free waiting (not found on the airport’s site) · how long after landing (not found on the airport’s site) · where to pick up (below) ›

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Picking someone up at London City Airport

Where do you pick someone up at London City Airport?

“Terminal car park: E16 2PB (On-site car park for blue badge parking or Pick-up Area)”

  • “When picking up passengers by car, simply follow the "Pick-Up" signs to reach the designated area close to the terminal.”
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  • “If you’re collecting passengers, please head for the Pick-up Area.”
4 London City Airport pages · checked 6 Oct 2026

Can you wait outside arrivals at London City Airport?

“If you require more time, move to the Main Stay car park where you can leave at your convenience.”

  • “Vehicles are not allowed to wait on the forecourt next to the terminal building.”
2 London City Airport pages · checked 6 Oct 2026

What isn't allowed when you collect at London City Airport?

“Charges are monitored by automatic number-plate-recognition (ANPR) systems.”

More on Flying from London City Airport: Fines ›

2 London City Airport pages · checked 6–11 Oct 2026
2 more: picking up

Is there a free waiting area at London City Airport?

Found only for Blue Badge holders on the airport’s site.

5 of its pages checked on 6 Oct 2026.

Blue Badge holders: London City Airport’s pages give different answers on free waiting. Where can Blue Badge holders pick up? ›

London City Airport’s Drop-off page · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where can Blue Badge holders pick someone up at London City Airport?

London City Airport’s pages give different answers on Blue Badge pick-up.

Pages differLondon City Airport’s pages differ:

London City Airport’s Blue badge holders page · and 2 more pages · checked 6 Oct 2026

London City Airport arrivals

London City Airport arrivals today

London City Airport’s live arrivals board

London City Airport’s Departures arrivals page · checked 6 Oct 2026

1 more: arrivals

How long after landing do passengers come out at London City Airport?

Not found on the airport’s site.

5 of its pages checked on 6 Oct 2026.

Our planner: we allow 20 minutes from landing to the kerb after a domestic or Irish flight, 30 after other short-haul and 42 after long-haul (5 hours or more in the air), plus 15 with a checked bag (assumed after long-haul) and 10 if you ask for extra time at passport control. A planning estimate, not the airport’s figure.

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