Here’s the thing about LCY: it’s not Heathrow. You don’t need to arrive three hours early like a nervous parent on a school trip. The airport is so compact that 45 minutes to an hour before your flight is usually plenty. You can walk from security to your gate in under ten minutes.
That means you can grab a coffee, do a little people-watching, and still have time to browse the tiny duty-free. It’s the airport equivalent of a quick, satisfying errand, not a whole-day event. You’ll feel smug watching others rush past while you sip your flat white.
