London City Airport taxi and transfers

Fast transfers to London’s business airport

London City Airport (LCY) sits in the Royal Docks in Newham, only three miles from Canary Wharf and seven from the Bank of England. Its short runway serves British Airways CityFlyer, KLM, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Luxair and ITA Airways, mostly on business routes to Amsterdam, Zurich, Dublin, Frankfurt and Milan. Because check-in closes as little as 20 minutes before some flights, a punctual London City Airport taxi matters more here than at any other UK airport.

Pickup and drop-off at LCY

London City has a compact single terminal. Arriving passengers usually clear passport control quickly, so we time the driver’s arrival closely to your landing. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board and the car waits in the short-stay car park a minute’s walk away. For departures we use the terminal forecourt on Hartmann Road.

Popular London City routes

• **London City to Canary Wharf:** around 10–15 minutes via the A1020 and Aspen Way
• **London City to the City of London:** Bank, Liverpool Street, Moorgate and St Paul’s in 20–35 minutes
• **London City to Westminster, Victoria and Whitehall** along the Embankment
• **London City to Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Kensington** for West End hotels
• **London City to Stratford and the Olympic Park** in under 15 minutes
• **London City to Greenwich, the O2 and Excel London** for conferences
• **London City to Heathrow** for onward long-haul connections, about 60–80 minutes
• **London City to Gatwick, Stansted and Luton** for split itineraries

London City Airport to the Home Counties

We also drive further out. London City to Chelmsford and Brentwood via the A12 takes about 45 minutes, and London City to Sevenoaks, Bromley or Dartford crosses the river through the Blackwall Tunnel or the Dartford Crossing. Hertfordshire towns like St Albans and Watford are about an hour away via the M25.

Executive cars for business travellers

Most London City passengers are travelling for work, so executive vehicles are our most-booked option here. Mercedes E-Class and S-Class cars, V-Class people carriers for small teams, and drivers in suits who know the quickest way to every Canary Wharf tower and City office are standard. Your receipt is emailed automatically for expense claims, and company accounts can be invoiced monthly.

Leisure trips from London City

London City is not just for business. Weekend breaks to Florence, Edinburgh, Ibiza and Mykonos are popular in summer, and families from East London, Essex and Kent use the airport to skip the larger terminals. A saloon or estate is ideal for couples, and an MPV handles families with pushchairs.

Docklands hotels and venues

We regularly collect from the Sunborn yacht hotel, the Aloft and Novotel at Excel, the Hilton Canary Wharf and the InterContinental O2. Conference organisers can book several cars at once to move delegates between Excel London and the airport.

London City airport taxi fares

Fares depend on distance and vehicle class. A transfer to Canary Wharf is short and inexpensive, while a run to Surrey or Hertfordshire takes longer and costs more. Executive cars and late-night journeys cost more than standard daytime trips. The fare shown at booking is fixed, so a slow Embankment or Limehouse Link will not change the price.

Tips for flying from London City

• Check-in can close 20 to 30 minutes before departure, so book your pickup with time to spare
• Liquids rules are strict, so pack toiletries in a clear bag
• Add your flight number so delays caused by fog or wind are tracked

Frequently asked questions

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