Quick answer
Monday to Friday 04:45 to 22:00. Saturday 04:45 to 13:00. Sunday 10:30 to 22:00. Closing can move with the last flight of the day, and you cannot stay in the terminal overnight.
Terminal opening hours
| Day | Terminal open (UK time) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 04:45 to 22:00 |
| Saturday | 04:45 to 13:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 to 22:00 |
Source: airport opening hours page. Holiday hours differ; the airport posts special hours over the Christmas holidays. check before you travel.
When flights can operate
Because LCY sits among homes in the Royal Docks, flights are limited to 06:30 to 22:30 on weekdays, 06:30 to 13:00 on Saturdays and 12:30 to 22:30 on Sundays. That means no flights from Saturday afternoon until Sunday lunchtime. A request to open Saturday afternoons was rejected by Newham Council in 2023. Wikipedia.
Planning around the hours
- For a first-wave flight, the terminal opens at 04:45; the DLR may not be running that early on every day, so check before you travel on the TfL Journey Planner.
- For dawn departures, a nearby hotel or the overnight bag drop can help.
- Arriving late? Car hire desks close earlier than the terminal; see car hire hours.
Questions travelers ask
What time does London City Airport open?
At 04:45 Monday to Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday.
Are there flights on Saturday afternoon from London City?
No. Noise rules stop flights from Saturday afternoon until Sunday lunchtime.
Sources
Last checked 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.