hi everyone, I've seen the older threads about flying from LCA and how arriving about 2 hours early seems ok, given the airport's size. Wanted to make sure and see if anyone has recent experience. We, 3 senior women, have a late morning flight in about a week to Florence. I'm happy to aim for 2.5 or 3 hours early, but we can shave some of that if it's too early.
And, any other tips?
thanks all! We have five days in London before Italy, so excited to get back to that great city!
Randi
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11183 posts
https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/airport-information/london-city
If you are there 90 minutes ahead you would probably be fine. The do not accept checked bags until 2 hrs prior to departure
Note - the airport designator is "LCY"
Posted by
Freedonia
15061 posts
LCA is the airport code for Larnaca, Cyprus.
LCY--London City Airport--is a very small airport. No need to get there three hours ahead of time. Two will give you plenty of time in the small waiting area that never seems to have enough seats. The gate areas are also small.
Be prepared to take steps down to the tarmac and up into the plane.
Posted by
OP
Sebastopol, California, United States
85 posts
thank you so much. This info really helps. Yes, as I abbreviated the airport name I realized later that it wasn't the official initials..Such things matter in terms of airports!