What it costs to stop outside the terminal, how pick-ups work, the DLR option, and the easier way.
London City is small and the forecourt is tight. A short drop-off costs £8 and is meant for a stop of about 5 minutes — longer stays cost more. It is for unloading only, not for waiting.
How you pay can change — check the London City Airport website for the current method and deadline before you travel. Forget to pay, and the registered keeper can receive a Parking Charge Notice.
The free option: the DLR station is right next to the terminal, so many travellers come by train instead — easy if you are travelling light and staying near the DLR line.
Picking someone up? You cannot wait outside the terminal. Use the short stay car park and meet inside arrivals, or book a car: your driver tracks the flight and meets the passenger inside the terminal, with parking included in our fixed price.
With a pre-booked car, any drop-off charge and parking are in one fixed price — from £55 from central London. The driver meets you inside arrivals and helps with the bags.
Get my fixed price ↑Charges as published for 2026 — check the London City Airport website before you travel, as prices and rules can change.
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