Olympic News

London City Airport’s executive centre, in line with Biggin Hill, says that there are still plenty of slots available for the period of the Olympic Games but these are likely to be taken up, although they are on a first come first served basis.  The private jet base is totally separate from the main terminal with its own security and lounge areas.

The airport’s largest operator, British Airways CityFlyer, reports that bookings for the period are running at normal levels but expects a rush for seats as the event gets closer.  Besides the Olympic Park itself, London City is the nearest airport for Excel (boxing, fencing, judo, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting and wrestling), Millennium Dome Centre (artistic gymnastics, basketball final and trampoline), the equestrian events at Greenwich and even the beach volleyball at Horse Guards Parade.  Via DLR to Canning Town and the Jubilee Line, Westminster Underground, the nearest station, is just 30 minutes, much nearer than Heathrow.

By DLR direct to Stratford the journey time can be as little as 12 minutes.  The most direct road journey is just 4.5 miles, a minimum of 15 minutes. www.londoncityairport.com

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