London City Airport drop-off charges
Yes, this is current information: London City Airport's drop-off charge was verified on 22 June 2026 against the official London City page.
Dropping off at London City costs £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute (maximum stay 10 minutes); drop-off charge introduced 6 January 2026.
- Free alternative: Docklands Light Railway (DLR) (public transport)
- Pay by: Midnight the following day (online, barrierless ANPR)
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What does it cost to drop someone off at London City?
London City levies a charge to use the drop-off forecourt: £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute (maximum stay 10 minutes); drop-off charge introduced 6 January 2026. A free alternative is to arrive by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which reaches the terminal without using the forecourt. All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-22.
New charge for 2026 (£8)
Is there a time limit on the London City drop-off zone?
You get up to 10 minutes for the £8 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 10 minutes. Payment is barrier-free: you can settle online by Midnight the following day (online, barrierless ANPR). This London City drop-off charge is sometimes called the London City drop-off levy, the London City airport levy charge, or the kiss-and-fly charge — they all refer to the same forecourt fee. These figures are read from the official London City page and verified 2026-06-22.
The free alternative: Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
How long will you stop?
£8
- Docklands Light Railway (DLR) reaches the terminal without using the paid forecourt.
If you don't pay
After the first 5 minutes the charge is £1 per minute up to the 10-minute maximum stay; a Parking Charge may apply for non-payment but no amount is confirmed on the official page Payment deadline: Midnight the following day (online, barrierless ANPR).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the drop-off charge at London City Airport?
£8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute (maximum stay 10 minutes); drop-off charge introduced 6 January 2026 (verified 2026-06-22, per the official London City page).
How much does it cost to drop off at London City?
It costs £8 to drop off at London City Airport — £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute (maximum stay 10 minutes); drop-off charge introduced 6 January 2026 (verified 2026-06-22, per the official London City page).
Is there a time limit on the London City drop-off zone?
You get up to 10 minutes for the £8 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 10 minutes.
Can I pay the London City drop-off charge after I leave?
Yes — pay by Midnight the following day (online, barrierless ANPR). After the first 5 minutes the charge is £1 per minute up to the 10-minute maximum stay; a Parking Charge may apply for non-payment but no amount is confirmed on the official page
Can I pay the London City drop-off charge online?
Yes — London City Airport's drop-off charge is paid online (barrierless ANPR), not at a barrier. You can pay before your visit, on the day, or after you leave, by Midnight the following day. After the first 5 minutes the charge is £1 per minute up to the 10-minute maximum stay; a Parking Charge may apply for non-payment but no amount is confirmed on the official page
What happens if you don't pay the London City drop-off fee?
After the first 5 minutes the charge is £1 per minute up to the 10-minute maximum stay; a Parking Charge may apply for non-payment but no amount is confirmed on the official page
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the London City drop-off fee?
Blue Badge holders are exempt from the drop-off charge (register/sign in to the drop-off system to apply the exemption)
How much is pick-up at London City Airport?
Pick-up uses the same forecourt as drop-off, so the same charge applies: £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute (maximum stay 10 minutes); drop-off charge introduced 6 January 2026. For a free pick-up, arrive by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) instead of the forecourt. Verified 2026-06-22 against the official London City page.
How do I avoid the London City drop-off fee?
Arrive by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) instead of using the forecourt. The DLR serves London City Airport directly: a lift connects the London City Airport DLR station platforms to the main terminal, so arriving by train reaches the terminal without ever using the paid drop-off forecourt.
How does London City compare to other UK airports for drop-off charges?
London City Airport charges £8 to drop off, for up to 5 minutes. Here's how that compares to the UK's busiest airport and the nearest other airports — every figure read from that airport's own official page.
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Sources & method
- Official London City drop-off page — verified 2026-06-22
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