Do you pay congestion charge at London City airport?

Luckily, London City airport is located outside the London Congestion Charge zone, so it has all the benefits of being near to London, without the costly drawbacks. You can reach the airport easily from the M25, and indeed anywhere in central London.



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No, London City Airport (LCY) is located outside the London Congestion Charge zone. The Congestion Charge zone primarily covers Central London (the City and the West End). However, you must pay the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge if your vehicle does not meet specific emissions standards, as LCY is located within the Greater London ULEZ boundary. As of 2026, the ULEZ charge is £12.50 per day for non-compliant vehicles. Additionally, if you drive through the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnels to reach the airport, you will be subject to a new tunnel toll introduced in late 2025. Always check your vehicle's compliance on the TfL website before driving, as fines for non-payment are steep in the 2026 "Clean Air" enforcement era.

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This means if your car is not ULEZ compliant you will be incur the £12.50 charge, Londoner or not. London City Airport, located in East London on Hartmann Road, was already within the ULEZ zone prior to its expansion to London's borders with Surrey, Essex, Kent and others.

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London City Picking Up Zone - Pick up Zone – London City Airport is in front of the London City Airport Arrivals lounge, there's also an official on-site parking. London City Parking prices are reasonable, space is available 24/7 and its safe. Use E16 2PB to reach the London City Airport terminal car park.

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There is only one terminal at London City airport so travelling through the airport can often be quicker than at other London airports. Check in opens 2 hours before your flight. Please do not arrive earlier than 2 hours before your scheduled departure time.

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Finding free London City Airport parking can often be a challenge. However, if you're looking to park before 8am or after 6pm, there are normally a number of on-street spaces available. With over 494 spaces in and around London City Airport, you can often find and book a space by the hour, day or month.

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As was perhaps to be expected, London City Airport, the closest airport to the City, is also the most expensive.

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From the London railway stations, the airport is easily accessible by the London underground. The nearest underground station to the airport is Canning Town. Canning Town is on the Jubilee Line, and DLR services are available between the airport and this station.

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You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive).

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Before driving into London you should check whether you'll need to pay the ULEZ charge using the TfL vehicle checker. You should also check if your destination falls within the expanded ULEZ using TfL's postcode and map search tool. This will also tell you if you have to pay the Congestion Charge.

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London ULEZ advice Before driving into London you should check whether you'll need to pay the ULEZ charge using the TfL vehicle checker. You should also check if your destination falls within the expanded ULEZ using TfL's postcode and map search tool. This will also tell you if you have to pay the Congestion Charge.

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LASTEST AND EARLIEST YOU CAN BOOK: The latest you can book your parking is 6 hours in advance and prior to the time you need to arrive. If you cannot prebook you can still turn up and pay at the gate on exit but LCY cannot be held responsible if there are no free spaces at the time you arrive (higher rates apply).

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London City Airport was ranked best by the study, with the average queue lasting just 12 minutes. Half of travellers reported waiting between five and 10 minutes. It was also the only London airport where customers did not suffer any waits of more than an hour.

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Check in at the airport Self-service check-in kiosks are outside the airport entrance, next to the DLR station. Passengers for LOT Polish Airlines can get bag tags here too.

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At London (LCY) Airport you will be Fast Track or Expedite through immigrations and customs upon international arrival or Fast Track or Expedite through check in and security upon your departure.

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Facilities at London City Airport (LCY) Free wi-fi for all passengers using the airport. Travelex currency exchange facilities. Cafes on the terminal concourse for pre-security snacks and a choice of pub food, gourmet sandwiches, American meals or baked goods when you head through the gates.

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