Holidays flying from london city airport

Do you fancy flying from London City Airport? Here we’ve got some top European destinations you can fly to.

London City Airport is small compared with the other four London international airports, however, since it’s close to London's Docklands and financial district, it caters for business and leisure travellers, who are looking for a city break or a longer sunshine destination.

Voted the best corporate aviation passenger handling facility in Europe by European Business Air News, London City Airport has free Wi-Fi for all its passengers throughout the terminal area and Business Centre. It’s also got loads of parking, eating and drinking options and even shoeshine services to make your journey efficient and stress free.

London City is at its busiest during the winter months, when a number of airlines, most notably British Airways, Swiss and City Jet, fly to ski resorts and sunnier or cultural destinations.

Here are some of our favourites if you want to fly from London City Airport.

Barcelona
Out of all of Spain’s wonderful cities, Barcelona seems to be one of the most popular.? From coastal views to the rich art and architectural heritage, you’ll quickly see why.? Why not get some perspective on it from the most famous site of all, the Sagrada Familia. Next, you could head for Las Ramblas, the hive of Barcelona’s cultural district. This is a great place to sit and enjoy a glass of sangria, a beer, or even try out some tapas with fresh local ingredients. Beyond Las Ramblas, you can also walk the Barri Gotic, Barcelona’s old medieval town, or pay a visit to Art Montfalcon, a souvenir shop that even the locals know has just about everything you could think of.

Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an intriguing city with many different visions. Built on 90 islands, the intricate network of canals adds a beautiful quality to the city. It is surprisingly easy to get around and also surprisingly small. To get from Dam Square to the Leidesplein should take less than a fifteen minute walk. Famous for its museums and art galleries, there is also an unrivalled range of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and nightlife, not to mention shopping options.

Zurich
The charming city of Zurich offers visitors many possibilities, from numerous sights, cultural events and luxury shopping options to more energising ones. A great option is to go skiing by train. Get your hands on a snow'n’rail ticket (train and skipass) at the Hauptbahnhof during winter months. It’s simple hop on the train in the morning, and back in the evening. Flumserberg is the closest large ski-resort, popular with people from Zurich, with a good range of runs for beginners and experts.