London City Airport Guide
London City Airport sits in the Royal Docks in east London, about 10 km east of the City of London and 5 km east of Canary Wharf. It opened in 1987 on a former dockland quay and was built for short-haul business travel. London City Airport DLR station adjoins the terminal and has served it since 2005.
The airport handled about 3.7 million passengers in 2025 and 51,000 aircraft movements. It has one runway, 1,508 m long, with a steep 5.5 degree approach that limits it to smaller jets and turboprops. Routes run mainly to European business and leisure destinations, plus domestic services to Scotland, the Channel Islands and Ireland. British Airways, KLM, Swiss and ITA Airways are among the carriers.
In August 2024 the government approved an increase in the annual passenger limit from 6.5 million to 9 million by 2031. London City Airport Limited operates the site. Macquarie Asset Management acquired a controlling share in 2025.
Services
4 of 6 availableCompare 5 listed options at London City Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for London City Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 3.7M passengers (2025)1 runwayopened 1987
- Location
- 51.505, 0.055
- Operator
- London City Airport Limited (majority owned by Macquarie Asset Management)
Terminals
1 terminalLondon City Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 8 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Main TerminalMixed
British Airways, KLM, SWISS, ITA Airways, Air Dolomiti, Loganair, Luxair, Aurigny
Nearby cities
4 citiesLondon City Airport is closest to Canary Wharf (6 km west), and also serves Greenwich, Stratford and other nearby areas. With 4 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- London15 km west
- Canary Wharf6 km west
- Stratford8 km northwest
- Greenwich7 km southwest
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