London City Airport, the capital’s most centrally located airport, is gearing up for a dynamic winter season with an exciting new route, expanded services, and a renewed focus on leisure travel. British Airways CityFlyer will launch a new 11-times-per-week service to Madrid, starting 1st December, offering Londoners direct access to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
In addition, British Airways will resume partial winter services to Innsbruck ahead of the Christmas holidays and bring back popular ski connections to Geneva and Chambery – perfect for those seeking alpine adventurers. Passengers can also reach ski destinations via routes to Milan and Zurich. For getaways to warmer climates, year-round services to San Sebastian and Ibiza remain available, while demand for festive travel to Dublin and Rome continues to surge.
To support its airline partners and spotlight new destinations like Madrid, London City has launched a targeted winter campaign through channels including SkyScanner, Google, Meta and other digital platforms. The initiative aims to generate additional traffic interest and inspire spontaneous getaways.
Andrew Hodges, Chief Commercial Officer at London City Airport, said: “We’re excited to expand our winter schedule with British Airways, offering even more options for passengers seeking city escapes, ski adventures, or winter sun.
“The launch of Madrid and return of popular ski routes are a clear response to growing demand for leisure travel from London City. With existing capacity available, we’re actively in discussions with both new and existing airlines to broaden our network and unlock more destinations for our passengers.”
Named London’s Best Airport this summer by Which? and The Daily Telegraph, London City continues to offer unrivalled convenience. With journeys from the terminal door to the gate taking as little as 10 minutes, and 75% of passengers arriving via the DLR, London City remains the quickest, easiest, and most affordable airport to access in the capital.
Leisure travel now accounts for 60% of the airport’s traffic and this is set to grow even further. In January, London City submitted an Airspace Change Proposal to the Civil Aviation Authority to enable operations of the Airbus A320neo. This will broaden the range of leisure destinations and support passenger growth without increasing flight movements.
With over 30 leisure and business destinations already on offer – and existing capacity to grow – London City Airport is ready to welcome winter travellers with open arms and new horizons.
