Quick answer
Ground floor: check-in desks, bag drop and the information desk. Security leads into the departure lounge with shops and food. West Pier: gates 2b to 14. East Pier: gates 21 to 24. The DLR station and taxi rank are right outside.
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Arrive and check in
Self-service kiosks stand outside the entrance next to the DLR station. Check-in desks on the ground floor open 2 hours before departure.
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Security
CT scanners: liquids and laptops stay in your bag, but each liquid must still be 100ml or less.
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Departure lounge
Shops, cafés and seating, including a desk area with sockets and USB chargers. Watch the screens: there are no boarding calls.
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Gates
West Pier gates 2b to 14, East Pier gates 21 to 24. There are no jet bridges, so you walk out to the aircraft.
The airport in numbers
- Entry to gate
- About 20 minutes, by the airport's own figures; about 3 minutes through security. Airport
- Gates
- 15 gates across two piers. Airport gates page
- Runway
- 1,508 m, short enough that only smaller jets such as the Embraer E190 use it. Wikipedia
- Passengers
- About 3.7 million in 2025. Wikipedia
- Address
- Hartmann Road, London E16 2PX, in the Royal Docks, Newham
A silent airport
London City does not make announcements calling passengers to gates. After security, keep an eye on the flight information screens for your gate and time. Airport gates page.
Quick tips
- The terminal is open from 04:45 on weekdays and closes at 22:00 or after the last flight; see opening hours.
- There is no left luggage, no prayer room and no showers. The only smoking area is outside by the entrance. Airport FAQs.
- Free Wi-Fi: see Wi-Fi and amenities. Need help? See accessibility.
Questions travelers ask
How many terminals does London City Airport have?
One. It has 15 gates on two piers: gates 2b to 14 on the West Pier and 21 to 24 on the East Pier.
Does London City Airport announce boarding?
No. It is a silent airport, so watch the flight information screens for your gate.
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 Spotted something out of date?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.