London City Airport is a single-runway airport that serves London's financial district. It is sometimes referred to as a STOLport, meaning that the airlines serving the airport operate on a Short Take Off and Landing basis.
Located on a former Docklands site, flights to London City Airport are usually booked by business people looking to gain quick access to the major financial district of Canary Wharf. However, the number of leisure travellers using London City Airport is increasing every year – especially during ski season, when flights to Zurich, Geneva and Milan are especially popular.
The airport is currently in the process of expanding and upgrading its terminal and runway facilities, and aims to be able to handle eight million passengers per year by 2030. London City Airport is just 3km (2 miles) from the site of the 2012 Olympic Games – a fact which is sure to see its passenger traffic increase.
Note that London City Airport is not open 24 hours a day and keeps the following schedule: Monday to Friday from 5am to 10pm, Saturday from 5am to 1pm, and Sunday from 11am to 10:20pm.
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Train: The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) service is an overground service that connects London City Airport with the London Underground, and numerous other rail services. London City Airport DLR Station is connected to the terminal building, and is served by DLR trains every 8-15 minutes. Located in Zone 3, it'll take less than seven minutes to reach Canning Town Station (where you can change to the Jubilee Line), and about 22 minutes to reach Bank Station (where you can change to the Central, Northern, Circle, District, or Waterloo & City Lines). A trip to a Zone 1 destination in the city centre from London City Airport DLR Station will cost £4.
Buses: Public buses leave every 10-20 minutes from directly outside the terminal building. Bus No. 473 operates between London City Airport and the Prince Regent DLR Station (a 15-minute journey), stopping at Stratford, Silvertown, and North Woolwich along the way. Bus 474 operates between London City Airport and East Beckton (a 50-minute journey), calling at Canning Town, North Woolwich and Silvertown along the way. Bus tickets are £2.20.
Taxi: London City Airport boasts the longest taxi rank in Europe – so don't panic if you haven't called ahead and reserved a cab. The fleet of taxis can be found just outside the terminal building. Typical destinations include (approximate fares and journey times given in brackets): the West End (£25, 30 minutes); Canary Wharf (£12, 15 minutes); Covent Garden (£24, 25 minutes); Oxford Street (£30, 35 minutes); and Westminster (£30, 35 minutes).
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London City Airport offers short- and long-term parking facilities. Both car parks are located within easy walking distance of the terminal building. You can use a credit card to pay for your parking, at no extra charge. The Short Stay car park charges £4.20 for up to 30 minutes; £8.40 for up to an hour; £12.60 for up to two hours; £18.90 for up to four hours; £29.40 for up to 12 hours; and £45 for up to 24 hours. The Main Stay car park charges £14.70 for up to four hours; £25.20 for up to 12 hours; £40 for up to 24 hours; £42 for up to 25 hours; £45 for up to 26 hours; £50 for up to 29 hours; £80 for up to 48 hours; and £40 per day, or part thereof, thereafter.
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Money and communications:There are five ATMs located throughout the airport (one of which allows you to withdraw Euros), three Travelex foreign exchange offices, public telephones, a post box with daily collection, and workstations with pay-as-you-go Internet access (located in the departures lounge, between Gates 1 and 2).
Luggage:Baggage trolleys are available (free of charge) in the parking areas, the main terminal concourse, and the arrivals hall. Queries about lost luggage should be directed to the information desk. There is a left luggage facility available at London City Airport for £5 per item per 24-hour period. To use this facility, first log your items at the information desk, where you'll receive a receipt that you'll need to take with you to the storage lockers, which are located in Security Zone A (close to the check-in desks).
Conference and business: London City Airport boasts the Meridian Business Centre, which has facilities for up to 120 delegates in 16 meeting and conference rooms. Facilities include private work offices, audio-visual equipment, secretarial support, fax and photocopying services, Internet access, and catering and private dining options.
Other facilities: Other facilities at London City Airport include online and self-service check-in, a complimentary shoeshine service, baby-changing facilities, and full access and amenities for disabled passengers.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout London City Airport.
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