If you’re driving, LCY is tiny, which is a blessing. The car park is literally connected to the terminal. Park, grab your bags, and you’re checking in within two minutes. It’s the opposite of those massive airports where you park in a field and take a shuttle bus that smells of late regrets.
Traffic around the Royal Docks can get busy during rush hour, but it’s nothing insane. Just give yourself an extra 20 minutes and you’ll be fine. The real pro tip: pre-book your parking online. It saves you money and a bit of that last-minute scramble.