London City Airport’s focus on business travel ensures that there is not such a wide range of pre-departure stores as you might find elsewhere, but there are still plenty of chances to pick up your essentials before you fly. There is a large newsagent before the security checkpoint where you can pick up a magazine to read, while after passport control you can find a large duty-free shopping area at London City Airport, which offers a huge range of goods at several shops including Bally, Bewley’s, and Hughes and Hughes. Check in for flights from London City Airport is located to the right of the main entrance to the terminal building. All departures, both domestic and international use the one building, and you should arrive at the airport around two hours before your flight. London City Airport is in Docklands, about 7 miles east of London. The simplest way of getting there is on the A13, leave at the A117 Junction then follow the signs for London City Airport. |