Airport
London City Airport (LCY)
London City Airport is the closest airport to central London, serving the City, Canary Wharf and the wider Docklands area. Compare transfer options to central London, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, Stratford and other destinations across the capital.
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About London City Airport
London City Airport is the closest airport to central London and sits in the Royal Docks in the London Borough of Newham. Opened in 1987, it serves business and leisure travellers through a single compact terminal close to the City and Canary Wharf.
Located approximately 11 km east of central London, the airport handles flights to destinations across the UK and Europe as well as selected international routes. Its compact layout is designed for fast passenger flow from check-in to gate.
The airport is connected to London by the Docklands Light Railway from its own station, with links to Canning Town, Woolwich Arsenal, Stratford and Bank, alongside buses, taxis, private transfers and road connections. Shops, dining, lounges and free Wi-Fi are available within the terminal.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
London City Airport operates passenger services from a single compact terminal building with 15 gates split across two piers. The West Pier serves gates 2b to 14, while the East Pier serves gates 21 to 24, handling a mix of domestic and international flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from London City Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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