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London City Airport (LCY)

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Royal Docks, London
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    Jags S.
    "Getting here 10 mins before the flight leaves is sufficient."(46 Tips)
    Elias B.
    "Love the closeness to London city, my favourite London airport."(19 Tips)
    Alexander D.
    "It was a Nice small AirPort and now it is even Getting better."(13 Tips)
    Catherine G.
    "Best and most efficient airport in London."(10 Tips)
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  • Mela M.heart icon on user image
    Mela MelFebruary 19, 2015
    My fav airport. Easy to reach, fast check in and security process, lots of spots were to chill out and plug your phone/computer. Negative: food and drinks are too expensive - a bottle of water £3!!!
    Upvoted Feb 26
  • NoMade I.heart icon on user image
    NoMade InMongoliaJune 18, 2015
    Convenient and cute airport❤️ took 15 min get through check-in and security check. Comfy waiting area. No announcements, makes people really calm. Wayy better than Heathrow. 😋
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Liam
    LiamDecember 30, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    London's best airport - easy and quick to get to it and get through it. Be careful if checking in with BA during peak times. Limited desks can create long queues.
    Upvoted 21 hours ago
  • Sebastiaan W.
    Sebastiaan WolzakJuly 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    My favourite London Airport. Late baggage drop and check it. Good DLR connection to the city centre & Free WiFi that actually works very well.
  • Wouter B.heart icon on user image
    Wouter BlokJanuary 4, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Best airport if you need to be in London. Very fast security and customs. Greatly improved restaurant with wide selection of meals and wine.
  • Abdullah A.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah AljumaAugust 17, 2015
    Its really small, nice and convenient airport with free WiFi in East London. What else do you need to know.
  • Anandheart icon on user image
    AnandJuly 15, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Small airport but very efficient. Immigration, security is very effective and efficient. Recommended airport for short distance travels. Overall experience = level super!
  • Yv Z.heart icon on user image
    Yv ZoApril 30, 2017
    My new favorite airport it looks like a big restaurant with food stands everywhere,you can even eat and drink in front of the departure gate
  • Fukejř🧗 M.heart icon on user image
    Fukejř🧗 Mooza🏊December 10, 2017
    Woow, this is simply great airport in the terms of London others, fast, small, lovely:-)
  • Jacqui G.
    Jacqui GiselaAugust 24, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Take the DLR and remember to touch out when you exit. The machine is near Costa coffee. Otherwise you will be charge three times for your journey
  • Eamonn C.heart icon on user image
    Eamonn CareyMarch 2, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    The new area (by gates 2/3 and beyond) has way more seating and quieter spots than the main area. Also, the Truman Brewery place by gate 3 does the best coffee in the airport.
  • Darren D.heart icon on user image
    Darren DegiorgioOctober 7, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great no frills airport. Speedy security, nice lounge with restaurant, some coffee shops and a couple of shops for gadgets and snacks/papers. All gates are nearby and the entire team are helpful.
  • Andy B.heart icon on user image
    Andy BurgessDecember 11, 2014
    Much better than larger airports - quicker to get through security, although a tad understaffed at times. Very useful for those living in Central London and flying to Europe.
  • Hummerheart icon on user image
    HummerJuly 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This airport saves ages of you are used to fly by Heathrow. My favourite. Free Wifi and polite security people, Schiphol you can take lessons from here!
  • Helen B.
    Helen BlackburnSeptember 12, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Head to any of the gates for some peace, lots of charging and cup holders comfy seats.
  • Ico I.
    Ico InancJune 13, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The fastest way in/out of London. Mind you though during rush hour it can be quite busy, but never too full since the lanes are generally Embraer or smaller there are 100 passengers per flight circa
  • S F.
    S FordNovember 21, 2023
    Great airport, quick to check in and pass through security. Seating on air side can sometimes be hard to find because many people waiting. Definately my preferred London airport to fly from.
  • Martijnheart icon on user image
    MartijnMarch 8, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Love this airport. Fast security. Be carefukl - No announcements in hallways; Only lounge area!
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BarberSeptember 5, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Sack off the main bar and go towards the gates. You'll find Brick Lane Brews, 4 taps and several bar seats with good toasted crossaint etc. And a view of the planes!
  • Ryan T.
    Ryan ThompsonSeptember 7, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Wine bar here offers some real gems including a beautiful Barolo and even a 93 Petrus! Prices are high of course starting at £12 for a glass of house wine. Try the flight of wine, 3 samples for £20
  • Paul C.
    Paul CampbellSeptember 25, 2014
    Such a classy airport. Small and efficient. Clean, friendly and easy. I'll always choose this airport for London if given the choice.
  • Kim P.heart icon on user image
    Kim PhamOctober 17, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Best airport to fly in/out of London. Small, but properly in the city. Security is super quick to get through.
  • Stan v.
    Stan van de BurgtFebruary 19, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    For a snack (sandwich, crisps) or drink (smoothie, soda, milk) head over to the Boots shop near gate 2. Quick, friendly and low cost.
  • Nora Mayheart icon on user image
    Nora MayApril 8, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Enough shops to entertain yourself whilst waiting for your flight. The security is a bit too much though. A bodyscan should be enough, don't have to touch people in their panties too.
    Upvoted Jan 22
  • James F.heart icon on user image
    James FergusonJuly 10, 2022
    Been here 25+ times
    Great location with direct transport into the centre of London in less than 30mins. Not much space airside due to increased routes since it owned. No lounges and sometimes hard to get a seat.
  • Miggu
    MigguJanuary 4, 2015
    Great airport for those of us who work near or in the city . A bit crowded on Friday night with misty businessmen/women. Lots of USB plugs to charge your tablet/phone.
  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca BainDecember 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If time to kill, head to the lounge straight as you come out of security. It's a minute walk to the gates and [at least my glass of wine] is 70% cheaper than the bar in the departure lounge
  • XAir D.
    XAir DhancerFebruary 17, 2016
    At the City cafe inside LCY. Always ask for the bacon to be grilled. ... otherwise you get this. On the whole relaxing environment.
  • Milena N.
    Milena NikolicJune 3, 2013
    By far the most pleasant airport experience of all London airports. Easily less than 10 mins between entering airport building and reaching the gate!
  • Sheheart icon on user image
    SheMarch 29, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I just love the ease and speed of getting in and out of this airport. From landing to exit 15 min! And within 30-45 min by DLR in heart of London.
  • Elifheart icon on user image
    ElifMay 14, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Very compact, no announcements, very fast, easy reach. No stress. My favourite London Airport for short business trips.
  • Ankur B.heart icon on user image
    Ankur BanerjeeFebruary 8, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    ‪Clever, much-appreciated touch: USB + UK + EU charging sockets at (most) seats. That's why I love flying from this airport whenever I can!‬
  • Sam B.
    Sam BrownFebruary 2, 2012
    Grab a seat at the bar by the windows at the back of The City restaurant. Easily the quietest place in this bustling little airport. Bonus: you can feel the roar as every plane takes off!
  • Jonheart icon on user image
    JonDecember 11, 2014
    Best airport for access to London, 20 minutes from check in to boarding the plane the other week, will use over Gatwick or Stansted when prices allow in future
  • Elias B.
    Elias BizSeptember 11, 2016
    Small. But as I overheard a pilot going through: "what I like about this airport is you always see the same people". Love the closeness to London city, my favourite London airport.
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)January 27, 2020
    Nice airport, very easy to get to, but where are the vegan options?
  • Karlijn M.heart icon on user image
    Karlijn MollMay 23, 2017
    Super quick ride by subway to the city center. Quick trough customs and small but efficient airport.
  • Rickard J.heart icon on user image
    Rickard JonssonNovember 24, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    A small and nice airport, you only need to turn up 30 min before the flight and security is fast! Try to avoid morning flights though as it's the busiest time
  • Marco V.heart icon on user image
    Marco VoormolenMay 14, 2015
    Small airport just outside the city center. Very convenient too reach. Helpful staff when you happen to run late. Watch out coming to the airport too late early in the morning, can be very busy.
  • Xander H.heart icon on user image
    Xander HooseNovember 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Easy, cheap and fast to reach from central London, very efficient security check, free wifi, good food... if you have a change to fly on LCY you would be crazy not to.
  • Ronald D.heart icon on user image
    Ronald DLMarch 27, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Small and efficient airport. Connect with DLR and jubilee line to central London. Free wifi and you don't have to walk far within the airport.
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MolnarJuly 10, 2019
    This is how to roll an airport. All Germans should learn efficiency here. Reasonable priced food and drinks after security. Tap water is hot in the toilets like in a bad club. Not enough toilets.
  • Thomas W.
    Thomas WrobelJune 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best airport for tourists. DLR access directly from the airport. In no time you are in the heart of London. If you stay in the Novotel Tower Hill, you can go by DLR almost to the front desk.
  • Debbie Z.heart icon on user image
    Debbie ZwiersFebruary 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    What is not to love? Free wifi, quick checkin, no long walka to gates, nice food & drinks, clean toilets and free wifi! Love everything about this airport!
  • Claudia O.heart icon on user image
    Claudia O'KeefeOctober 26, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Small, efficient airport that is easy to reach from Central London via DLR with flights to a lot of European destinations. No BA lounges except for the BA1 gate lounge.
  • James R.
    James RobertsonSeptember 25, 2014
    There is a boots once you get through security that does a meal deal for £3.79 even includes sushi 😀
  • Kunal S.heart icon on user image
    Kunal ShahJune 1, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Best airport in London. The time taken to reach the airport from the centre is significantly lower than the other airports.
  • Wilson F.
    Yet another shabby, dirty, unpractical London airport. Particularly ridiculous are the critical lack of seating and ever-so unfriendly security staff.
  • Michael F. F.heart icon on user image
    Michael F. ForniAugust 24, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    You can plug-in your appliance in one of the 2 power plugs located at the very corner of the waiting room,close to window near the stairs for fist floor 😉
  • Stephen O.heart icon on user image
    Stephen O'ReillySeptember 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    A wonderful airport to get directly into central London. Super small but super connected. It you work in tech and East London startup scene this is the place to fly into and depart
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