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LCY London City Airport

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London City Airport (LCY) serves London, about 13 km east of London. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALCY
ICAOEGLC
ServesLondon
From centre13 km
Non-stop35
Airlines12
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

London City Airport — facts & history

We pulled London City Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.0M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 5.1M in 2019.

Passengers / year
3.0M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
5.1M
in 2019
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1987–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from London City Airport to London

The airport is about 13 km east of London, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £22–£34.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min£22–£34
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LCY to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cambridge77 km81 min£120–£191
Oxford95 km99 min£148–£235
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Which way suits you from London City Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£22–£34 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in London ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from London City Airport

Non-stop flights to about 35 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: British Airways · Air France · CityJet · Iberia Airlines · Swiss International Air Lines · Air Berlin · Alitalia · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Lufthansa · Skynet Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at London City Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near London City Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from London City Airport to the centre of London?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 13 km east of London, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from London City Airport to London?
Roughly £22–£34 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from London City Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from London City Airport to London?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from London City Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from London City Airport?
About 35 destinations, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zurich, Frankfurt. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is London City Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on London City Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at London City Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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