Okay, brace yourself. You can fly from City to New York (JFK) on British Airways. I know—it sounds bonkers. But they use an Airbus A321neo with a flat bed, so you can nap all the way across the Atlantic. And you skip the Heathrow security nightmare. Little secret: the boarding gate is a 5-minute walk from the check-in desk. No shuttle train. No sweat.
Also on the list: Dublin (obvious, but charming), Milan (Linate, which is closer to the city than Malpensa), and Prague. Each one feels like a cheat code because you’re in the city center within 20 minutes of landing. Try doing that from Stansted.
The Flybe Legacy and Regional Surprises
Before the pandemic, Flybe was the king of niche routes from City—like Dusseldorf and Guernsey. While that specific carrier is gone, other airlines (hello, Loganair) have stepped in. You can now reach Isle of Man, Jersey, and even Luxembourg. These aren’t exactly party destinations, but they’re perfect if you have a weird fascination with tax havens or lighthouses.
And don’t sleep on Rotterdam. It’s a 45-minute flight, and the airport is basically a train station with wings. You’ll be inside a Dutch museum or eating bitterballen before your friends have even left Heathrow security. Talk about efficiency.
Airport & Easy Access
