London City Airport

Airport is very handy to central London but this is marred by long queues at security, severe overcrowding in the departures lounge and lack of room to circulate. Perhaps less space should be devoted to shopping. If you are claustrophobic avoid this airport as being a frequent traveller it has been getting worse over the past six months. Arrivals are not much better with frequent waits on the aircraft before being allowed off. It is normally fairly quick once you reach the arrivals area.

I was in a hurry to get to St Pancras for a Eurostar connection, so was suggested to fly via LCY. In all I have no reason to complain or be worried. It was a quick and painless arrival from DUB, my baggage was out in a reasonable time in the albeit small hall. Once out into the main hall I was able to grab a quick breakfast from one of the coffee shops and I was away into the city in no time on the Docklands Light Railway. Effectively it is an efficient regional style airport in a major international city.

Its great to find an airport with friendly staff who know the meaning of customer service at the airports in London. The arrival and security checks were no hassle and the staff were friendly and helpful. The wait was pleasant and from the windows you were able to watch the comings and goings. At the departure gate there was no hassle and the staff member was very friendly.

Fantastic experience compared to other London airports such as Heathrow Gatwick and especially Stansted. Arrived from Dublin. Short walk from runway to luggage carousel. Then a 10 minutes wait and then straight out the door. No border control checks (assumed this was all done at departure point). Lastly another 10 minutes waiting on DLR platform. So from plane to train about 30 minutes. This would be impossible at any of the above airports. Some of the walks from the plane alone at those would take up a fair part of the time! Cannot comment on airport facilities but seriously who cares when an airport experience is like this? Most don't really wants to go to an airport to enjoy shopping bars lounges etc unless it has to be so. Many just want the train station experience ie get to the station get on the train and go! The only compulsory facilities would be a bathroom and a cafe which I am sure the airport has! If only more airlines and destinations were serviced by this great airport!

My partner and I travelled to Florence on Friday 3 April. This was the first time that we'd flown from London City and I hope it will be the last. The airport was full and so the food outlets could not cope. The flight was delayed as a result of the late arrival of catering goods and so we were kept waiting at a gate (for at least 15/20 minutes) that was not designed to take the number of people that were using it. Cityjet state that only 15 minutes is required from check-in to boarding (hand luggage only) but other than the fact that the flight was delayed it would have been impossible to check-in 15 minutes before the flight and still catch the flight.

Currently sat in the departure lounge at LCA this must be the worst airport I have been in for a long time. It is very hot there are too few seats security is packed out there were no seats in check-in. There are no club lounges. Dreadful fly from any other London airport and avoid this one like the plague.

Was flying to Dublin for the day. On the way out quick progress through security but severe lack of seating for the number of flights this airport is starting to handle shops also extremely expensive (£2 for a 500ml bottle of coke). Departure gate very rudimentary with small stools you would find in a primary school. I can however see the appeal of the airport for its central location and efficiency by which you can pass through. On return leg was made to check my hand luggage in by the airline. Disembarking at LCY took 15mins due to adjacent aircraft getting ready to taxi. Luggage look an extra 20 minutes of queuing to arrive at the belt crazy knowing that the aircraft was only the other side of the wall and there were a total of 10 bags maximum.

Have not travelled though London City Airport for some time but I must say what a refreshing change. The airport is modern functional and works like clockwork. Security on the way out was busy but well managed and moved quickly. Adequate seating even when busy. Coming back is a dream. From airplane to DLR in 5 minutes. I'll use this airport more now.

Don't waste your money on Business Class here! There is no priority security which is okay but also no lounge the guys at the British Airways desk when I asked were rude and we struggled to find a seat it is an overcrowd airport and would much rather go through Heathrow in the future and relax in a lounge when you have paid really good money for your seat. Never again.

Flew from London City for the first time. Terrific. Left my hotel in Covent Garden took public transport (tube/DLR) to LCY checked-in checked my bag and was through security 1 hour 10 minutes after leaving my hotel. Would definitely use again.