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# London City Airport

The airport closest to central London and strongly associated with business travel. Located in the Royal Docks, near Canary Wharf.

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## Role

London City is the most centrally located London airport, focused on short-haul business and European routes. See [Airlines and routes](page:62933) and [History](page:62934).

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## Location

East London, close to Canary Wharf, the City of London, and the Docklands business district.

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> London City Airport (LCY) in the Royal Docks.

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## Codes

- **IATA:** LCY
- **ICAO:** EGLC

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## Ground transport

The DLR puts London City directly inside the TfL network, with taxis and road access useful for nearby business districts. See [Getting there](page:62932).

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## Compact layout

London City has a single compact terminal. Its small footprint is part of the airport's appeal: walking distances are generally short, but the airport also has less spare capacity than the larger London airports.

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## Best for

- Canary Wharf and City of London access
- Short European business trips
- Fast airport-to-desk journeys
- Travellers prioritising convenience over route choice

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## Watch-outs

Flights can be more limited and sometimes more expensive than at larger airports. Weather and runway constraints can occasionally affect operations.

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## Links here

- [London Airports](/smee-again/530-london-airports/en)
- [Apps and live services](page:62907)
- [Best airport by London area](page:62887)
- [Choosing the Right Airport](page:539)
- [Ground Transport](page:538)
- [History of London's airports](page:62999)