Meeting someone who just landed
- Drivers collecting passengers use the Pick-Up area by the main car park. The first 20 minutes cost £10, and you cannot wait on the terminal forecourt. Airport Pick-Up page.
- Black cabs wait at the taxi rank outside the terminal, and the DLR station is next door.
- Arriving from abroad? Passport control comes first; see the airport UK Border Force page for e-Gate rules.
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Questions travelers ask
Where do I pick up arriving passengers at LCY?
Drivers follow the Pick-Up signs to the area by the main car park. The airport charges £10 for up to 20 minutes. Waiting on the terminal forecourt is not allowed.
How do I know if an arriving flight is late?
Use the airline app or the flight lookup on this page.
Sources
Last checked 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.