London City Airport · LCY · Royal Docks

Your guide to London City Airport

The small airport in the Royal Docks, a short DLR ride from Canary Wharf and the City. Check-in and gates, the quickest way into town, the liquids rule and what drop-off costs, checked against public sources.

DLR station next to the terminal 100ml liquids stay in your bag £8 to drop off, first 5 min

Departures

Check your departure

Your airline app or websiteThe final word on departure time, gate and delays. Switch on alerts and it messages you when anything changes.
The screens in the terminalDeparture screens show your gate once it is called, so keep an eye on them after security.
Your flight numberOn your booking and boarding pass: the airline code plus up to four digits.

Check-in and bags Arrivals guide

Check a flight

Your flight number is on your booking, for example BA for British Airways or KL for KLM.

Use the flight number from your booking in your airline's app or on its website. It shows the time, gate and any delay, and sends alerts when they change.

Weather at the airport

Royal Docks forecast

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Getting into London

London City Airport DLR station is joined to the terminal by a lift and stairs, in fare Zone 3. Trains leave every 4 to 10 minutes depending on where you are heading. Airport transport page.

Rail and taxi from LCY

Going to	How	Notes
The City (Bank)	DLR direct to Bank	Many westbound trains run through to Bank
Canary Wharf	DLR, or DLR to Canning Town and the Jubilee line	Use the TfL Journey Planner for the quickest change
ExCeL, Heathrow, Paddington	DLR to Custom House for the Elizabeth line	Change at Canning Town for a Beckton train
Anywhere, door to door	Black cab from the rank outside	Metered, set by TfL

Airport transport page; DLR station services; Custom House station.

Find flights to and from London City

Compare fares on LCY routes, then check which airline flies them.

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Flights

Departures boardCheck-in, security and gates Arrivals boardPick-Up and getting into town Checking a flightFlight numbers and airline codes Airlines and destinationsBA CityFlyer, KLM, SWISS and more Cheap flights from LCYCompare fares to and from London City

Getting there

To central LondonDLR, Elizabeth line, bus and taxi Parking, drop-off, pick-upMain Stay, Premium, forecourt charges Car hireAvis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, SIXT Hotels near LCYRoyal Docks, ExCeL and Canary Wharf

In the terminal

Terminal guideOne terminal, two piers, 15 gates Security and liquidsThe 100ml rule with CT scanners Check-in and baggageDesks, overnight bag drop, cutoffs Food and shopsCafés, a bar, Boots and duty free LoungesNo lounge open; concierge instead Wi-Fi and amenitiesFree Wi-Fi, power, family facilities AccessibilityAssisted travel and meeting points Lost and foundWho has your item and how to ask

Plan

Opening hoursTerminal hours and the weekend gap Weather at LCYForecast for the Royal Docks LCY FAQQuick answers about London City

Hotels near LCY, ExCeL and Canary Wharf

Royal Docks hotels suit early flights and ExCeL events; Canary Wharf and the City suit business stays.

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