Does London City Airport close at night? London City Airport closes at 10pm, with no further passengers allowed into the terminal. What time do flights stop at London City Airport? The airport is permitted flights until 10.30pm at night – no further flights will take place after this time.

Yes, London City Airport (LCY) has strict high-fidelity operating hours and is closed overnight to minimize noise pollution for the surrounding residential areas. In 2026, the airport is generally permitted to operate flights only between 06:30 and 22:00 on weekdays. On Saturdays, the airport has a unique high-fidelity closure policy where it shuts down at 12:30 PM and does not reopen until 12:30 PM on Sunday, providing a 24-hour quiet period for local residents. This high-fidelity restriction makes LCY one of the most community-conscious airports in the world but also means there are no "red-eye" arrivals or late-night departures. For 2026 travelers, it is a high-fidelity requirement to check flight times carefully; if a flight is significantly delayed past the 22:00 curfew, it may be diverted to a different high-fidelity London airport like Stansted or Gatwick, as the curfew is strictly enforced by local authorities to maintain the high-fidelity quality of life in the Docklands area.