Is there an executive lounge at London City Airport?

London City airport has two airport lounges – a First Class lounge and a Business Class lounge. The Business Class lounge is located in London City Airport's Jet Centre offering a fully catered kitchen area with a selection of cold food, snacks, refreshments and alcoholic beverages.



Yes, London City Airport (LCY) has an executive lounge, known simply as "The Lounge." Unlike the sprawling lounges at Heathrow, LCY’s lounge is more intimate, reflecting the airport's business-focused and compact nature. In 2026, it is located on the first floor of the terminal and is accessible to passengers for a fee or through certain premium airline tickets and lounge memberships like Priority Pass. The lounge offers a quiet environment away from the main terminal, featuring complimentary hot and cold food, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and workstations with plenty of charging points. Because LCY is designed for "speedy" travel (with short check-in-to-gate times), many business travelers use the lounge as a final quiet spot to work or have a light meal before boarding. There is also a more exclusive First Class Lounge in the Private Jet Centre for those using corporate aviation services.

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London City airport has two airport lounges – a First Class lounge and a Business Class lounge. The Business Class lounge is located in London City Airport's Jet Centre offering a fully catered kitchen area with a selection of cold food, snacks, refreshments and alcoholic beverages.

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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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First class lounges Flyers with Executive Club Silver status can get in if they are booked in first class. You can bring one guest in with you. Oneworld Emerald members can access these lounges if they're on a scheduled flight operated by British Airways or one of their Oneworld partners.

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Knowing that you'll have a comfortable and relaxing place to go after the stress of airport security may change how you feel about your trip. For many travelers, an airport lounge experience helps to reduce anxiety and makes spending time at the airport more enjoyable — which helps to start their trip off right.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Ultimately, if you want to gain access to British Airways lounges, you need to fly in business or first class with British Airways, or one of its partners, or hold British Airways Executive Club or Oneworld status.

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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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Americans who are combining a trip to London with a visit to Europe should consider flying in (or out) of London-City airport. This small airport is located much closer to the center of London than the other main London airports, making it more convenient.

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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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LCY is open every day, but not 24/7 Closing times can change depending on the final flight arrival/departure of the day. Passengers may not stay at the airport outside of the hours shown above. If you need overnight accommodation, there's a wide choice of hotels close to London City Airport.

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You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.

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Can I upgrade to British Airways premium economy? British Airways passengers can upgrade to premium economy using cash or Avios — either in advance or at the airport. However, you cannot purchase an upgrade once onboard. The cash upgrade price generally depends on the route and availability.

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They're called airport lounges. Airport lounges are some of the most idyllic places to spend time before your flight. They often offer free food and drinks, ample seating, free Wi-Fi and additional amenities like showers and nap pods, and some even offer spas, barbershops and workout equipment.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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In many airports, the answer is yes. However, there are airports that close at night and other airports that simply do not permit/like airport sleepers and are openly hostile. We suggest you visit the airport guide for the airport you are inquiring about.

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