Welcome to the Capital’sMost Central Airport
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You’ll find us in East London, just 5 miles from the City of London.
Whether you travel by public transport, car, or taxi, it’s never been easier to get to London City Airport
TfL - Docklands Light Railway
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Docklands Light Railway (DLR) London City Airport is located in fare Zone 3.
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) serves London City Airport and provides fast connections to central London, and other parts of the Transport for London (TfL) network such as the Elizabeth line, London Overground and London Underground.
Trains depart every 4 to 10 minutes depending on destination.
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How to pay
Use contactless or mobile pay as you go.
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TfL - Elizabeth Line
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A fast track to London City Airport airport with a quick and easy switch.
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Parking
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Getting here by Car
Terminal building postcode: E16 2PX
Terminal car park postcode: E16 2PB (On-site car park for Blue Badge parking or Pick-up Area)
GPS coordinates: 51.502982, 0.053069
Pre-book to save time, hassle and money.
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Taxis
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Catch a ride just outside our terminal
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Pick-up
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Collecting passengers by car
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Drop-off
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It’s easy to wave goodbye and fly!
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Assisted Travel Meeting Point - Drop Off
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Assisted Travel Meeting Point - Main Car Park
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- 20 MinutesFrom entry to gate
- 3 MinutesThrough security
- 15 MinutesPlane to train
- 8 MinutesBoarding to take off
Assisted Travel
There is step-free wheelchair access on buses serving the airport. Learn more about assisted travel at the airport.
The DLR is a step-free network and a lift connects the London City Airport DLR station platforms with the main airport terminal. Learn more about accessible travel with Transport for London.