Special Assistance

If you need any extra support to use the airport, we can help

Find out about services and facilities for people with disabilities or special needs including how to obtain a sunflower lanyard.

Getting to and from the Airport

By public transport

  • Docklands Light Railway (DLR). There is a lift available from DLR platforms to the Terminal building
  • Buses. Step-free wheelchair access is available on the buses serving the airport
  • Black taxis, chauffeur cars and mini cabs. Black taxis with built-in wheelchair access are available just next to the airport entrance, or you can arrange mini cabs or chauffeur cars in advance online.

Visit Transport for London for more information on accessible public transport in the capital.

By car

London City Airport offers 30 minutes of free parking to Blue Badge holders, please follow signs to the Pick Up Area. If you are being dropped off by car, a convenient place to do so is is the Drop Off Area in front of the Terminal building.

Passenger Pick up, Long Stay car park and Car hire

Our Drop off, Pick up, Long Stay parking and Car hire are accessible from the west via Connaught Bridge and east via Redgrave Bridge/Albert Road.

Car Park map

For more information on parking at the airport, please click here