London City Airport is the youngest airport of all the airports around the British capital. It was opened in 1987 and is in the eastern part of the city, near the Docklands, a harbor that was transformed into a modern living and business district. The airport has grown steadily and now processes about two million passengers per year which are mainly business travelers.
Local Transport
Train
There is a station from Docklands Light Railway, this is an automatic metro system that connects the airport with the Docklands (Canary Wharf) and the train and metro station Canning Town (Jubilee Line). The Westline’s end point is near the metro station, Bank, close to the City (Central Line).
Car and bus
The London City Airport is the closest to the center of the city, out of the five London airports. The airport is accessible from the center and West End via the Limehouse Tunnel, from the highway M11 you take the exit to the A406 (North Circular Road).
Since the opening of the DLR-station (see Train), the shuttle bus connections between the airport and London metro stations have been discontinued. Two local buses still go to and from the airport. Line 473 goes every 10 minutes to Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich and Prince Regent Station, line 474 goes to Canning Town, North Woolwich and East Beckton via Silvertown.
Car rental – London City Airport
There are counters for car rental companies: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Taxi
Taxis are in front of the Arrivals Hall. A ride to the center of London only takes 20-30 minutes.
Airport Parking
There are two parking areas, the short-term parking area is closest to the terminal. The long-term parking area is a little further away.
Services
Shops and restaurants
London City Airport has a good range of restaurants, bars and cafes, both before and after Customs. There are many shops including a Duty Free shop. There is a free service that takes your purchased items to your car.
Baggage
You can get information about lost and found items at the general information counter, the cost of storing baggage is £2.00 per suitcase per day.
Information
There is a general information counter at the entrance of the airport building, here you can ask for information about flight schedules, parking and public transportation.
Business
The Meridian Business Center has facilities for a maximum of 120 people, there are meeting rooms and private offices. Audiovisual equipment, secretarial support, internet and catering are available. The LCY Jet Center is specialized in the reception and accompaniment of VIPs.
Disabled facilities
The airport is excellently accessible for the disabled. There are adapted elevators, restrooms and telephones. There are parking places reserved for disabled travelers close to the terminal.
Other services
There is wireless internet in the entire airport building, furthermore, there are banks, money exchange offices and ATM’s. The First Aid post is on the ground level of the terminal, you can also find a shoe shine service there.
Contact
Address
London City Airport
Royal Docks
London
E16 2PX
Great Britain
Telephone, fax, email
Telephone: +44(0)20 7646 0088
Fax: +44(0)20 7474 5747
Email: through the contact form
Airport codes
IATA airport code: LCY
ICAO airport code: EGLC
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