London City Airport is a single compact terminal built for speed, with a target of around 20 minutes from front door to departure lounge. There is no passenger lounge until a new one opens around 2027, WiFi is free throughout, and there is no on-site left luggage. Facilities checked August 2026.
Airport lounges
London City does not currently have an operational passenger lounge in the main terminal. A new lounge is under construction and is expected to open around early 2027, so for now there is nowhere to buy lounge access airside. The exception is the Private Jet Centre, which has paid Business and First lounges reached by a separate private taxi shuttle from the main terminal, aimed at that centre's own passengers rather than the general departure lounge.
WiFi, charging and workspaces
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal, though this guide could not confirm whether there is a time limit, so check the network terms when you connect. Because the whole airport is a single, compact building, seating is close to every gate, but a dedicated workspace area or business centre was not confirmed, so check the airport's own site before you travel if you need one.
Food, drink and shopping
Airside in the departure lounge you will find Aelia Duty Free, WHSmith, Boots and the Glorious Britain gift shop, alongside food and drink from Pret A Manger, Caffè Nero, Pilots Bar & Kitchen, The City Bar & Grill, Brick Lane Brews and Cabin Bar. Outlets change from time to time, so treat this as a guide to the mix rather than a fixed list, and check the airport's own site for the current directory before you fly. ATMs and currency exchange are available in the terminal, though this guide could not confirm their exact locations.
Left luggage and lockers
London City has no airport-run left luggage desk or lockers on site, unusual for a London airport. If you need to store bags, the third-party service LuggageHero operates nearby, with indicative pricing from around £1.35 an hour or £4.90 a day, though you should confirm the current rate directly with the provider before relying on it.
Special assistance and accessibility
Trained staff assist reduced-mobility passengers at every stage of the airport. Book special assistance through your airline at least 48 hours before departure, and if you need extra support at security, such as fast-track or separate screening, you can email assistance@londoncityairport.com in advance to arrange it. London City takes part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, so a sunflower lanyard is available if you want one. Assistance dogs are welcome, provided they are microchipped, vaccinated and have had tapeworm treatment before travel, and you should notify your airline at least 48 hours ahead. Accessible toilets are provided in the terminal; whether a full Changing Places facility is available was not confirmed, so check with the airport directly if you need one.
Travelling with children and families
Baby-changing facilities are available in the terminal. The airport's compact, step-free design, from the DLR platform through to the gate, with short walking distances throughout, makes it straightforward to travel with a buggy or young children. A dedicated family or play area was not confirmed, so check the airport's own site if that matters to your trip.
Prayer and multi-faith rooms, quiet spaces
Provision here is genuinely unclear. London City publishes an official page asking "Is there a prayer room for passengers?", but several other sources state that the airport does not have a dedicated multi-faith prayer room, unusual among major UK airports. Confirm the current position directly with London City before you travel if this matters to you.
Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside the terminal. Designated outdoor areas are provided instead.
Security fast-track and how early to arrive
A dedicated Fast Track security lane is available and can be booked in advance. Third-party listings put the price at around £12.50 per person, though you should confirm the current official price before booking. Since 26 January 2026, London City has used CT scanners across its security hall and scrapped the old 100ml liquids limit, so you can now carry containers up to 2 litres and keep liquids, laptops and tablets in your cabin bag.
General guidance is to allow around 90 minutes before a domestic flight and at least 2 hours before an international one, or roughly 45 to 60 minutes if you have booked Fast Track, though you should confirm current advice on the airport's own website before you travel. What is confirmed directly by the airport is that check-in closes 30 minutes before departure, security 20 minutes before, and the gate 15 minutes before, and hand-baggage passengers who have checked in online can often get from the front door to the departure lounge in around 20 minutes. Security is designed for speed and queues are usually short, though it is worth checking the airport's live status on a busy morning.
Frequently asked questions
Does London City Airport have a lounge? Not currently. A new lounge is under construction and expected to open around early 2027. Until then, paid lounges exist only at the separate Private Jet Centre.
Is there free WiFi at London City Airport? Yes, throughout the terminal. Any time limit was not confirmed, so check the network terms when you connect.
Is there left luggage at London City Airport? No airport-run facility. The nearby third-party service LuggageHero offers storage from around £1.35 an hour, but confirm the current rate before you rely on it.
How much is Fast Track security at London City? Third-party listings put it at around £12.50 per person, bookable in advance. Confirm the current official price when you book.
Can I take more than 100ml of liquid through London City security? Yes. Since 26 January 2026, CT scanners mean you can carry containers up to 2 litres and keep liquids, laptops and tablets in your cabin bag.
Is there a prayer room at London City Airport? Provision is unclear. The airport publishes a page on the subject, but other sources say there is no dedicated multi-faith room, so confirm directly with the airport if this matters to you.
How do I arrange special assistance at London City? Book through your airline at least 48 hours before departure, or email assistance@londoncityairport.com for extra help at security.
How early should I arrive at London City Airport? General guidance is around 90 minutes before a domestic flight and 2 hours before an international one, or 45 to 60 minutes with Fast Track booked in advance, but confirm current advice on the airport's website before you travel.
How we verified this
The facilities and prices on this page were checked in August 2026 against London City Airport's own website, covering assistance, security and prayer-room information, alongside third-party sources for left luggage and Fast Track pricing. Some figures, including the left luggage rate and the Fast Track price, come from a secondary source and are marked indicative, so confirm the specifics on the airport's own site before you travel.
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Last verified August 2026 by the London City Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official London City Airport website before you travel.