London City Airport
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- Recent third-party observation indicates ~4 min at security (steady)
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Tips for London City Airport
- Arrive at least 150 minutes before your flight to allow time for check-in, security, and immigration.
- Security is typically busiest 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
- Check in online and use mobile boarding passes to skip the check-in counter and head straight to security.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically have the lightest passenger traffic. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are usually the busiest.
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Security wait times at London City Airport (LCY) currently average 15 minutes. Check-in typically takes 44 minutes, and immigration processing averages 7 minutes.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
About London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) serves London in United Kingdom. Travelers flying through LCY should plan for variable security wait times depending on time of day and season.
International travelers arriving at LCY should plan ahead for immigration processing. United Kingdom uses a dual-lane passport control system with separate queues for UK/Irish Citizens and All Other Nationalities passport holders. UK/Irish Citizens queues are typically 40-60% faster.
The busiest travel periods at LCY are Jul, Aug, Dec. During these months, wait times can be 30-50% longer than average. Arriving early is always recommended during busy periods.