When should I get to London City Airport?

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 (LCY) is the closest airport to central London, and it's easily accessible by Tube, bus or taxi. Because it's a smaller airport, arrivals and departures at LCY can be much quicker and easier than larger airports in London.

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Faster experience. The use of the new security scanners has enabled the airport security staff to reduce the duration of the security checks from 7 minutes in 2022 to 3 minutes and 45 seconds. City A.M.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.

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Enjoy duty free shopping before you fly! Once you pass through Security, you'll find an extensive range of products at irresistible prices in Aelia Duty Free. Look out for your favourite scents, cosmetics, alcohol or confectionery, plus a quality range of British products and souvenir gifts.

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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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Yes, it's safe but spending the night in the London City Airport is not possible due to its limited operating hours as the airport mostly shuts by 10:00 pm (1 pm on Saturdays). If you want to stay near the airport to catch an early or late night flight and don't want your sleep at stake, hotels are nearby.

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Customs and Exit Make sure you have all your personal belongings with you. Please have your passport ready for inspection to go through passport control.

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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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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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At London (LCY) Airport you will be Fast Track or Expedite through immigrations and customs upon international arrival or Fast Track or Expedite through check in and security upon your departure.

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The 100 ml liquid rule was first implemented in the U.K. in 2006 following a foiled transatlantic terror plot. The liquid bomb plot -- which was uncovered by Britain's Metropolitan Police -- planned to detonate liquid explosives aboard airlines headed to the United States and Canada.

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Because of space limitations and just one, very short runway, large aircraft is not permitted to use the airport, which limits long-haul flight availability. The lack of space also means that London City Airport operates out of a relatively small terminal building.

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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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