London City Airport

London City Airport (LCY) is situated approximately 9.5km (6 miles) east of Central London and just 4.8km (3 miles) from Canary Wharf. A single short runway handles short-haul flights with a strong emphasis on business travel. From October 2009 a new British Airways service will run between London City Airport and New York's JFK airport.

London City Airport can be accessed by taxi, bus or Underground/DLR. Its single terminal incorporates shops, information and taxi desks, a bureau de change and left luggage facility.

London City Airport by Docklands Light Railway

Catch the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to London City Airport. Services run every seven to ten minutes. Fares on the DLR are the same as those on the Tube and Travelcards are accepted.

London City Airport by Bus

Local bus routes serving the airport are the 473 (Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich, and Prince Regent Station) and the 474 (Canning Town, North Woolwich and East Beckton via Silvertown). Standard bus fares apply (£1 Oyster/£1.50 cash) and Travelcards are accepted.

London City Airport by Tube

London City Airport is well-connected to the Tube network. Take the Jubilee Line to Canning Town or Canary Warf, or take the Central Line to Bank, and change to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).

For more information visit the Transport for London (TfL) website or call TfL's 24-hour information line on +44 (0)20 7222 1234.

London City Airport by Taxi

There are usually taxis queuing for customers at London City Airport. The cost of the cab is metered and displayed inside the cab. A metered trip to/from Central London will cost about £20. Only use a reputable mini-cab and never use unauthorised drivers. Ask the driver or mini-cab company how much your journey will cost beforehand.

London City Airport - Accessible Transport

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) was the UK's first fully-accessible railway for wheelchair users. There are lifts, escalators and/or ramps on every station platform of the DLR and all platforms are level with the trains for step free access. There is also a designated wheelchair/pram bay on every train.

Disabled travellers should be aware that a significant number of Tube stations are not equipped with lifts. You should plan your journey in advance.

Go to the Transport for London website or call the information line on +44 (0)20 7222 1234.