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LCYeast London Docklands

London City Airport Transfers

Fixed-price London City Airport transfers to Canary Wharf, the City and all of London. Executive cars, meet & greet in arrivals and 24/7 booking.

Terminals
One terminal
Distance
Around 7 miles east of central London
To central London
Typically 30–45 minutes
Travellers with luggage in an airport terminal
Meet & greet in arrivals Name board and flight tracking
Arrivals and departures

Pick-up and drop-off at London City Airport

London City Airport, in the Royal Docks, is the closest airport to central London and a favourite with business travellers. It is just minutes from Canary Wharf and close to our base on the Isle of Dogs, so Britannia Minicab knows the area well.

Whether you are flying out for a meeting or landing back in London, we offer fixed-price City Airport transfers with professional drivers and executive cars available.

Arriving at London City

London City Airport is compact with a single terminal. Your driver will be waiting in arrivals with a name board, so you can be on your way within minutes of landing.

  1. Book online or call us with your flight number and destination.
  2. We track your flight, so your driver arrives for the actual landing time.
  3. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and helps with your luggage.

Flying from London City

Flying from City Airport? It is quick to get through, so we time your pick-up closely to your flight and drop you right outside the terminal.

Book your return at the same time: choose Add return trip in the booking form and both journeys are arranged together.

Terminal guide

Finding your way at London City Airport

Flights are short and the terminal is quick, so give us your flight number and we will be there as you come through.

One compact terminal

Arrivals and departures are in one small building, so you are usually through quickly.

Arrivals

Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board.

DLR next door

London City Airport DLR station is beside the terminal, for anyone in your party travelling on by rail.

Popular routes

Popular London City transfer routes

Every journey is quoted as a fixed fare before you book. Times are typical and depend on traffic and your exact address.

We also cover journeys between London City Airport and the City of London, Stratford, Greenwich, ExCeL London and Gatwick Airport, and anywhere else in the UK.

Fleet

Vehicles for London City transfers

Popular choices for London City journeys. See the full fleet for every vehicle, from saloons to coaches.

Plan your journey

Planning your London City transfer

  • Travelling for business? Our executive cars are ideal for City Airport trips to Canary Wharf and the City.
  • City Airport is quick to get through, so we time pick-ups closely to your landing.
  • Heading to an event at ExCeL London? It is only a short drive from the airport.
Why Britannia Minicab

Why book your London City transfer with us

Local to the Docklands

Our base on the Isle of Dogs is close to the airport, Canary Wharf and the City.

Executive cars

A Mercedes E-Class or V-Class (or similar) for meetings and client pick-ups.

Book for someone else

Book in a colleague's or client's name and we meet them in arrivals.

Other London airports we cover

Book your London City transfer

Ready when you land.

Free meet & greet in arrivals and live flight monitoring come with every London City booking. Get a fixed price online in a couple of minutes, or call or message us 24 hours a day.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about booking, pick-ups and payments. Can't find what you need? Our team is here 24/7.

Still have a question?

Talk to our booking team by phone or WhatsApp — any time of day.

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How far is London City Airport from Canary Wharf?

It is only a few miles – usually a short drive of around 10 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Do you offer executive cars for business travel?

Yes. Our Executive (Mercedes E-Class or similar) and Executive MPV-7 (Mercedes V-Class or similar) are popular for City Airport trips.

Can I book a transfer for a colleague or client?

Yes. Book in their name and we will meet them in arrivals with a name board.

How long does it take to get from London City Airport to central London?

Typically 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic and exactly where you are going.

Do you operate 24 hours a day?

Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round.