London City Airport to Central London Transfersand central London to London City Airport
London City Airport to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End or any central address at a fixed fare: the shortest airport transfer in London.
- Distance
- About 7 miles to the City, further to the West End
- Typical journey
- Usually 20–50 minutes
- Fixed fare
- From £45 in a Saloon
- Free waiting
- 60 minutes from when your flight lands
London City Airport to central London: what to know
London City is the only airport inside London itself, a few miles from the City and next to Canary Wharf, which is why it is the business traveller's airport.
The DLR runs from the terminal, and for one person going to Bank it is quick. For the West End, a group, or an early meeting with a case, a car to the door is simpler.
The usual route is the A13 and the Highway into the City, or along the river.
Short, but not always quick
Seven miles to the City can take twenty minutes or fifty. We track your flight and plan around the time of day.
Small airport, fast exit
London City is quick to get through, so we time the pickup for a short walk from the gate to arrivals.
Business accounts
Regular travel through City for your company? See our corporate transfers for account booking.
London City Airport to Central London: car or public transport
An honest comparison. The cheapest option is not always the one that gets you there on time with your luggage.
| Option | How it works | Your luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private car | Door to door, leaving when you are ready. Fixed fare from £45 for the whole car. | In the boot, carried for you | Families, groups, heavy luggage, tight connections |
| DLR | From the terminal to Bank or Canary Wharf, then onward | With you on the DLR and any change | Solo travellers going to the City or Canary Wharf |
London City Airport to Central London fares, in every vehicle
One way, in either direction, for the vehicle rather than per passenger. A return booked at the same time takes 10% off with our introductory offer until 31 December 2026, in place of the usual 5%.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £45 |
| Executive Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £63 |
| Luxury Saloon | Up to 2 | 2 suitcases, 2 cabin bags | £90 |
| MPV 7 Seater | Up to 6 | 3 suitcases, 3 cabin bags | £53 |
| V-Class | Up to 5 | 5 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £68 |
| V-Class 8 Seater | Up to 7 | 5 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £90 |
| Vito 9 Seater | Up to 8 | 8 suitcases, 5 cabin bags | £61 |
London City Airport to Central London: common questions
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Other journeys from London City Airport and central London
- Heathrow to London City Airport
- Gatwick to London City Airport
- Stansted to London City Airport
- Luton to London City Airport
- Heathrow to Central London
- Gatwick to Central London
- Stansted to Central London
- Luton to Central London
- Southend Airport to Central London
- London to Southampton Cruise Terminal
- London to Portsmouth International Port
- London to Dover Cruise Terminal
- London to Tilbury Cruise Terminal
- All London City Airport transfers
Contact us about a London City Airport to Central London transfer
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