Here’s the thing: City Airport is amazing, but it’s tiny. That means fewer flights, so if you miss your 7am to Edinburgh, the next one might be at 4pm. You’ll be stuck with a £8 sandwich and a view of the Docklands skyline. Not the worst fate, but still.
Also, baggage restrictions are real. The runway is short, so planes have weight limits. If you try to bring a gigantic suitcase, they might literally ask you to leave it behind. I’ve seen it happen. It’s funny until it’s your perfume collection getting confiscated.
The Verdict: City Airport Is a Gatekeeper
So where can you fly from City Airport? Pretty much everywhere a medium-haul jet can reach—plus New York if you’re feeling fancy. It’s the airport for people who hate airports. You get the same destinations as the big boys, but with less walking, less queuing, and more suspiciously good coffee.
My advice? Next time you need a city break or a quick work trip, check City first. You might end up in a place you never expected, and you’ll almost definitely laugh at the irony of it all. Just pack light, okay?
