How do you park at London City Airport?

When you get to the car park
  1. At the entrance, the barrier identifies your vehicle licence plate and confirms your pre-booking.
  2. The machine issues a ticket with a reference number and your vehicle registration.
  3. Keep the ticket safe and use it to exit!




Parking at London City Airport (LCY) in 2026 is designed for speed, given the airport's focus on business travel. The Official On-Site Car Park is located just a 2-to-5 minute walk from the terminal, offering both Short Stay and Long Stay options. Because the airport is small, there are no shuttle buses needed for on-site parking. For the best rates, it is essential to pre-book online, which can save up to 60% compared to "roll-up" prices. If you are dropping someone off, be aware of the mandatory drop-off charge (typically £8 for 5 minutes), which is tracked via ANPR cameras and must be paid online. For a more budget-friendly 2026 option, "Off-Site" providers like JetParks offer secure lots nearby with a quick shuttle transfer, often costing significantly less for stays of a week or longer.

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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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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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If you haven't pre-booked Take the ticket issued at the barrier when you arrive, then just pay when you exit. There are 2 pay points: At the Pick-Up area (this one is closest to the main car park) At the terminal entrance.

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Airport parking is a big business First, there is the initial cost of the land, and then you have the construction costs. Once it is built, whether a multi-story car park or just a paved lot out in the open, it needs to be maintained.

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It is the fifth-busiest airport by passengers and aircraft movements serving the London area — after Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton — and was the 14th-busiest in the UK in 2017. In 2019, the airport handled over 5 million passengers.

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you could get there 30-40 mins before departure and get through easily with time to spare. Security is always v quick helped by the fact everything can stay in your bag and then larger liquid allowance. It's a very small airport so departure gates not a long trek.

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With space limited in the London Docklands area, and comparatively low passenger volumes, London City Airport is small compared with several other airports serving London, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southend and Luton.

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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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These are the top 10 most expensive airport car parks in the world
  • Hamad, Doha (Qatar): 490,12€
  • London Heathrow (England): 288,40€
  • San Francisco (USA): 223,03€
  • Logan, Boston (USA): 211,20€
  • Gatwick-London (England): 203,47€
  • Changi (Singapore): 167,22€
  • Miami (USA): 159,31€
  • Tacoma Seattle (USA): 153,85€


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9 Ways To Save Money at the Airport
  1. Be your own snack vendor. Avoid high priced airport food by packing your own snacks. ...
  2. Avoid the temptation of airport gift shops. ...
  3. Pack light. ...
  4. Pack mini necessities. ...
  5. Be flexible. ...
  6. Follow the rules. ...
  7. Be smart with Wi-Fi. ...
  8. Get a jump on parking and transportation.


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No, airport parking is cheapest when it's booked in advance. Pre-book with Holiday Extras to save up to 70% off gate prices. And remember, should your travel plans change, our airport parking can be amended or cancelled for FREE in a couple of clicks. Go ahead and enjoy those early bird prices without any stress.

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London City Airport is conveniently linked to the city's transportation network, with the nearest London City Airport train station being Canning Town. To reach this station from central London, you have access to efficient train connections via the DLR. This offers a seamless journey from London City Airport.

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