East London: A Hotbed of...Uh...Not Exactly Air Travel?
Let's face it, travellers these days hanker for exotic locales – Bali with its yoga retreats, Tuscany with its vineyard views, even Slough with...well, Slough has its own charm (maybe). But East London? While undeniably delightful in its own way, it's not exactly known as a major air hub.
So, How Many Airports Are We Talking About? Precisely Zero.
That's right, folks. Zilch. Nada. Unless you count that pigeon that took up residence on Big Ben for a while back in 2022 (in which case, kudos to that determined bird). East London, it seems, prefers to keep its feet firmly on the (often quite stylish) ground.
But Don't Despair, Aspiring Adventurers!
Fear not, intrepid explorers! While East London itself might be a bit shy on the whole airport front, you're not completely out of luck. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away (well, maybe a train or an Uber) lies the glorious sprawl of...
Drumroll please...
London! (Shocking, we know).
Yes, that's right. London, with its magnificent six international airports, is ready to whisk you away to all corners of the globe. Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted – pick your poison (or rather, your preferred departure lounge).
Top Tip: If you're looking for a truly East London experience to kick off your jet-setting adventure, why not grab a cheeky pint down a Brick Lane curry house before hotfooting it to the airport?
But Wait, There's More! (Because the Internet Demands It)
Here are some other, slightly less helpful, facts about airports in East London (or the lack thereof):
- There's a delightful little cafe called "The Departures Lounge" in Walthamstow. Great coffee, terrible place to actually catch a flight.
- A local group once proposed converting the roof of a disused warehouse into a "vertical airport" for drones. Last we heard, health and safety regulations put a kibosh on that one.
- If you squint really hard and have a particularly active imagination, maybe, just maybe, you could pretend the DLR is a monorail to an invisible airport?
We wouldn't recommend it, but hey, you do you.
FAQ: East London Airport Edition (The Edition That Doesn't Actually Exist)
How to get to an airport from East London?
Train, Uber, or a good old fashioned car journey will do the trick. Just remember which London airport you're headed for!
How many flights are there from East London Airport?
Trick question! There is no East London Airport. See above for nearest alternatives.
Is there a helicopter pad in East London?
There might be on top of some very fancy private residences, but unless you're best buds with a billionaire, that's probably a no-go.
Can I build my own personal airport in East London?
Theoretically? Maybe. Practically? Let's just say the planning permission process would likely be a nightmare.
Is there anything to do in East London while I wait for my (hypothetical) flight?
Absolutely! From exploring the street art scene to diving into delicious world cuisine, East London has plenty to offer. Just don't pack your bags yet.
