How do I check in at London City Airport?

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.



Checking in at London City Airport (LCY) is designed to be a "speedy" experience, reflecting the airport's focus on business travelers. You can check in online or via your airline's mobile app starting 24 to 48 hours before your flight, which allows you to download a digital boarding pass and head straight to security if you have only hand luggage. If you prefer to check in at the airport, there are self-service kiosks located just outside the main terminal entrance and near the DLR station where you can print your boarding pass and baggage tags. For those with checked luggage, the "Bag Drop" area is located on the ground floor; major carriers like British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM offer self-service bag tag stations to further accelerate the process. In 2026, the airport continues to enforce a strict 30-minute cut-off for check-in and bag drop before scheduled departures. For a truly seamless morning, British Airways and KLM passengers can even utilize an "Overnight Bag Drop" service between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM the day before a flight departing before 10:00 AM.

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