A brief history of London City Airport
London City Airport opened in 1987 to serve the growing financial districts of Canary Wharf and the City of London. Its unique location in the Royal Docks makes it the closest airport to central London.
The future of London City Airport
The airport continues to focus on sustainable growth, quieter aircraft, and efficient passenger processing. Developments prioritise business travel, improved terminal facilities, and reduced environmental impact.
Pick-up procedures at London City Airport
Meet & Greet is mandatory at London City Airport and is required by airport authority regulations. Drivers must meet passengers inside the arrivals area rather than at the kerbside.
Due to the airport’s compact layout, drivers time their terminal entry using live flight data and passenger flow to ensure a smooth collection.
Drop-off procedures at London City Airport
Drop-offs take place at the designated terminal forecourt areas. Enhanced drop-off services are available on request and include luggage assistance and escort to check-in.
Airlines operating at London City Airport
London City Airport operates from a single terminal. The airlines below are listed alphabetically and operate scheduled passenger services.
Airline services may change seasonally. Please confirm your airline and terminal details before travelling.
- Aer Lingus Regional
- Air Dolomiti
- Aurigny Air Services
- British Airways (BA CityFlyer)
- ITA Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Loganair
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Luxair
- SWISS International Air Lines