Flights from London City
Fly from London City airport
Get from check-in to gate in 20 minutes. Whether you’re heading off on holiday or hopping on a flight for a business trip, take advantage of a wide range of destinations in Europe and the UK from the well-connected London City airport.
Enjoy the ease of a smaller airport, with just one terminal and a great selection of shops and eateries. Located in the city, the airport has excellent connections to central London, with a train station just a short walk away and frequent services every seven minutes.
British Airways offers flights from London City airport to many popular destinations in Europe and the UK. Plus, our award-winning service and promise of no hidden charges will help keep your journey efficient, from checking in online or at an airport kiosk to a generous free hand baggage allowance.
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London City airport is London’s most centrally located airport, with a designated DLR (Docklands Light Railway) station and trains departing every 8-15 minutes. Transport to and from the airport is fast and convenient, and with just one terminal, you can enjoy a better security experience. Experience the speed and convenience of London City airport with average times of three minutes to get through security, 20 minutes from check in to the gate, and 15 minutes from the aircraft to the DLR.
BA Cityflyer is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, operating a network of UK domestic and European services from London City airport, and a small number of flights from London Stansted, Edinburgh and Southampton.
London City airport transport connections
London City flight connections
If you’re catching a connecting flight from another London airport, please allow yourself plenty of time to travel there from London City. If your bags are labelled for your next destination and you’ve been given a boarding pass for your next flight, you won't need to collect your bags before you leave the airport. However, if your bags are labelled with ‘LHR’, ‘LGW’ or ‘LON’ when you check them in, you’ll need to pick them up at baggage claim before continuing your journey.
London train connections
London City airport is very well connected. You can catch a train from the nearby Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station, located just 50 metres from the airport terminal, every seven minutes. You’ll reach Canning Town in 10 minutes, where you can transfer onto the London Underground network. A licensed taxi rank is also located directly outside the terminal building, or you can pre-book an airport transfer before you travel.
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Use code BALCY25 when checking out to save – and you’ll get a free hot drink on board if you’re setting sail on the same day as your flight.
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- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
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