Is there parking at London City Airport?

Our car parks are conveniently close to the terminal – and the earlier you book, the more you save!



Yes, London City Airport (LCY) offers several parking options, all of which are located within a short walking distance of the terminal. The Official On-Site Car Park is the most convenient, situated just a 2–5 minute walk from the check-in desks. For those seeking a more premium experience, Valet Parking allows you to drop your car at the terminal forecourt where a staff member parks it for you. There is also a Short Stay area specifically for pick-ups and drop-offs; Blue Badge holders are entitled to 30 minutes of free parking in this zone. In 2026, parking prices at LCY are dynamic, but you can typically save up to 60–70% by pre-booking online via the airport's website or partner tools like SkyParkSecure. Expect to pay around £17–£20 per day for pre-booked long-stay parking. LCY also caters to the modern driver with six Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points (four standard and two rapid) located in the main car park. Because of the airport's compact size and location in the Royal Docks, spaces can fill up quickly during peak business travel days, so booking ahead is highly recommended.

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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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Heathrow is by far the largest airport in London. When taking an intercontinental flight from the US, you will most likely end up here. Transportation to west and central London is cheaper and faster than from airports outside London due to the Underground connection.

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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!


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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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In most cases, there's no need to pay anything when saying goodbye to family and friends, as almost all airports have a free area for drop-offs – as long as you're willing to take a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal, Townsend explains.

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If you're comfortable driving into London, you can park for free on Saturday and Sunday at Westminster, on Storey's Gate and surrounding roads. Single yellow lines and certain bays are fine, obviously check when you're there. I park there regularly on Saturday and never have a problem finding a space.

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

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