Flights to New York from London City

Do you want to book a London-to-New York flight? Take a look at this page to find out the necessary and useful information on London City Airport.

London City Airport

London City Airport is an international airport located in the Royal Docks of the London Borough of Newham. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) east of the City of London. London City is the fifth-busiest airport; it has only one terminal, so travel is quicker than at other London airports. Several major airlines operate flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Please find below a list of airlines operating flights from London City to New York:

Airline	Direct/stopover	Destination
Aer Lingus	1 stopover in Dublin (DUB)	JFK/Newark
BA Cityflyer	1 stopover in Zurich (ZRH)	Newark
British Airways	1 stopover in Dublin (DUB)	JFK/Newark
Delta Airlines	1 stopover in Amsterdam (AMS)	JFK
Helvetic	1 stopover in Zurich (ZRH)	Newark
Iberia	2 stopovers in Malaga (AGP) and Madrid (MAD)	JFK
KLM	1 stopover in Amsterdam (AMS) or 2 stopovers in Amsterdam (AMS) and Boston Logan International (BOS)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia
LOT	2 stopovers in Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and Vilnius International Airport (VNO)	JFK/Newark
Lufthansa	1 stopover at Frankfurt am Main (FRA)	JFK/Newark
SWISS	1 stopover in Zurich (ZRH)	JFK/Newark
Virgin Atlantic	1 stopover in Amsterdam (AMS) or 2 stopovers in Amsterdam (AMS) and Detroit Wayne County (DTW)	JFK/Newark/LaGuardia

The average flight time from London City to New York is just over 7 hours. However, this depends on factors such as weather conditions and which airline you fly with.

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For most of the year, when British Summer Time (BST) is not in effect, London is 5 hours ahead of New York. Whereas when this is in effect, London is 4 hours ahead of New York City. You can read more about the time difference between the UK and New York here.

Price for a flight from London City to New York City (LCY)

There are no direct flights from London City to New York, so you will have to transfer at least once during your journey. The price of airline tickets to New York varies by season. If you book in advance and avoid travelling during busier months, you can find return tickets for around £500 from London City Airport. Flexibility is also a key to saving money on flights.

The most expensive periods in New York are the summer months and the end of the year (including the holiday season, which includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve). To get the best rates, I advise booking your flight at least 6 months in advance.

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Directions to the airport

There are several ways to get to London City; you can find more information below.

• Underground: You can get the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to London City Airport. Services run every eight to 15 minutes. Fares on the DLR are the same as those on the Tube.
• Car: You can take your own car or grab a taxi. You can ask the driver or cab company how much your journey will cost beforehand.
• Bus: local bus routes serving the airport are the 473 (Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich, and Prince Regent DLR Station) and the 474 (Canning Town, North Woolwich and East Beckton via Silvertown). Standard bus fares apply. Oyster and Travelcards are accepted.

Airport Parking

London City Airport offers several options for securely parking your car, including short-term, long-term, valet, and economical parking. Visit the London City website to book a parking space or request a quote for your vehicle.

London City Airport Map

It can be difficult to find your way around. I have included the airport map below. Click on the picture to enlarge.

Image source: London City Airport