Which airlines use London City Airport?

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  • Airline Name: ITA Airways, Airline IATA code: AZ. ...
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  • Airline Name: KLM, Airline IATA code: KL. ...
  • Airline Name: Lufthansa, Airline IATA code: LH. ...
  • Airline Name: Luxair, Airline IATA code: LG. ...
  • Airline Name: SWISS, Airline IATA code: LX.




London City Airport (LCY) is a specialized hub primarily for business travelers in 2026, restricted to aircraft that can handle its steep 5.5° approach. The main carrier is British Airways (via BA CityFlyer), serving major European cities and domestic routes. Other key airlines include KLM (connecting to Amsterdam), Lufthansa (Frankfurt and Munich), Swiss (Zurich and Geneva), ITA Airways (Milan and Rome), and Luxair (Luxembourg). A supportive peer "transit" note: Aer Lingus also operates frequent flights to Dublin and Belfast. Because the runway is short, you won't see large Boeing or standard Airbus A320s here; instead, you'll fly on the Embraer E190 or the Airbus A220, which offer a much faster "curb-to-gate" experience than Heathrow.

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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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The single terminal allows a quick and seamless journey from kerbside to airside in under 15 minutes. (Nb: Some routes are summer/winter only). We operate 15 Embraer 190, and six Embraer 170 aircraft (BA CityFlyer), a Saab 2000 (wet leased from Eastern Airways) and two Airbus A318 (BA mainline) from the airport.

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London City Airport handles most of those private jet travelers and the airport has a business feel to it. The airport prides itself on being London's fastest, most punctual and closest to downtown airport.

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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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No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and United Kingdom. Most routes have one or more stops.

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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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A private jet flight between London and New York is one of the most popular business and leisure routes. Private Jet Charter organizes dozens of flights from London to New York every day.

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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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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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London City Airport is famous for its abnormal glide slope angle of 5.5 degrees. The steep angle causes a dramatic increase of descent rate and difficulty to control.

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Airbus A220: Two A220 aircraft can be scheduled on the ground at LCY simultaneously subject to A220 stand availability.

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