What airlines fly out of London City Airport?

Airlines with regular services from London City Airport include British Airways, KLM, Alitalia, Lufthansa, CityJet, Luxair, Sky Work Airlines, Baboo, Swiss International Airlines, VLM, Sun Air of Scandinavia and Aer Arann.



In 2026, London City Airport (LCY) remains a premier hub for business travelers, served by a focused group of full-service carriers. British Airways (operated by BA CityFlyer) is the largest operator, serving over 30 destinations including Amsterdam, Berlin, and Zurich. Other major airlines include KLM, which operates the airport's busiest route to Amsterdam; Lufthansa, providing high-frequency links to Frankfurt and Munich; Swiss International Air Lines, connecting to Geneva and Zurich; and ITA Airways, serving Milan Linate and Rome. Regional carriers like Luxair (Luxembourg) and Loganair (Isle of Man) also maintain a strong presence. Due to the airport's short runway and steep 5.5° approach, you won't see large jets like the Boeing 737; instead, the fleet is dominated by the Embraer E190/195 and the ultra-quiet Airbus A220-100.

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Departures. 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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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 is recognised for its exceptional Private Jet Centre, offering elite passengers a seamless and elegant travel experience. With personalised lounges, swift security procedures, and premium services, London City Airport is a preferred hub for private flights in the United Kingdom.

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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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Flying to London City with British Airways: FAQs Yes.

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What are the advantages of flying out of London City Airport? It is a small and compact airport. Even if it is super busy, chances are you'll make it through security in less than 15 minutes. If not busy, it might even be as little as five minutes from airport entrance to gate.

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Major airports in London. In 2022, four of the airports in London served more than 10 million passengers: London-Heathrow, London-Gatwick, London-Stansted and London-Luton. While much smaller than the others, London-City is also worth mentioning as it's perhaps the most convenient London airport.

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London City Airport is a light metro station on the Docklands Light Railway Stratford-Woolwich and Bank-Woolwich Lines; serving London City Airport in East London. It opened on 2 December 2005.

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Corfu is clearly the closest, but only 45 minutes more to the furthest, Crete. The flight times quoted to the nearest island, Corfu, are often bettered in practice if there are favourable winds. I have know them take under 3 hours.

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