You’ve got your classic business routes, sure—Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Zurich. But don’t yawn yet. These aren’t just for spreadsheet warriors. Think of Amsterdam: you can be cycling along the canals and munching on stroopwafels within two hours of leaving your flat. How wild is that?
Then there’s Edinburgh. Yes, it’s not continental Europe, but it feels like a different kingdom. A quick hop up north, and you’re sipping whisky on the Royal Mile. The plane itself is often a tiny thing—like a flying mini-bus—and the approach into Edinburgh is jaw-dropping. You practically fly through the castle.
Don’t sleep on Dublin, either. It’s a pub crawl in the sky—a short, friendly flight to a city that’s basically one giant chat. And because LCY has a strict noise-and-size limit for planes, you’re flying on modern, quiet aircraft. It’s a smoother, quieter ride than most big airport flights.
Sun, Sea, and… Switzerland?
Okay, here’s where it gets interesting. You might not think of London City as a beach holiday hub, but it totally is. Ibiza? Yes. Palma de Mallorca? Absolutely. You can fly straight to the Balearic sunshine in under three hours, skipping the airport chaos entirely. Imagine the smugness of being on the beach while your friends are still arguing about which terminal they’re in at Stansted.
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But the real hidden gem? Nice and the French Riviera. The flight is dreamy—you literally fly over the Alps sometimes, with snowy peaks below. And landing in Nice feels like arriving in a movie set. Yachts, palm trees, and rosé. All from a little airport in the middle of London’s financial district.
And let’s talk about Switzerland again—Geneva and Zurich. Sure, they’re business hubs, but they also get you straight to the Alps for skiing or hiking. A morning in the office in London, an afternoon on a mountain trail. That’s not a commute; that’s a superpower.
