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London City Airport (LCY) is London's most central airport, located in the Royal Docks area of East London — just 3 miles from Canary Wharf and 7 miles from the City of London. It's the preferred airport for business travellers due to its proximity to the financial district and its quick check-in times (passengers can arrive just 20 minutes before departure for domestic flights).
The airport serves major European business destinations via airlines like British Airways (CityFlyer), KLM, Lufthansa CityLine, and Swiss. While smaller than Heathrow or Gatwick, London City Airport processes over 5 million passengers per year and is rapidly growing.
London City Airport is unique among London's airports. While Heathrow is 15 miles west, Gatwick 30 miles south, and Stansted 42 miles northeast, City Airport is just 7 miles from Bank station — right in the heart of London's financial district.
This makes taxi journeys significantly shorter than from any other London airport. A taxi to the City of London takes just 15-20 minutes. To Canary Wharf, it's under 10 minutes.
| Destination | Saloon Car | Estate Car | MPV (6 Seater) | 8 Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Airport to Canary Wharf | £15 | £20 | £25 | £35 |
| City Airport to City of London | £25 | £30 | £35 | £45 |
| City Airport to Mayfair/West End | £35 | £45 | £50 | £65 |
| City Airport to Heathrow | £75 | £85 | £95 | £115 |
| City Airport to Gatwick | £75 | £85 | £95 | £115 |
| City Airport to Watford | £65 | £75 | £85 | £100 |
| City Airport to Rickmansworth | £65 | £75 | £85 | £100 |
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| Feature | Rapid Airport Transfers (Taxi) | DLR (Docklands Light Railway) |
|---|---|---|
| To Canary Wharf | 10 min, £15 | 15 min, £3.50 |
| To City of London | 15-20 min, £25 | 25-30 min (change at Bank), £3.50 |
| To West End | 25-35 min, £35 | 40-50 min (2 changes), £5.10 |
| Luggage Help | Driver assists | Self-service |
| Door-to-Door | Yes | Walk to station |
London City Airport is predominantly used by business travellers. We offer corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, priority booking, and dedicated account managers. If your company regularly flies staff in and out of City Airport, our corporate service ensures reliable, fixed-price transfers every time.
London City Airport has restricted operating hours due to its location in a residential area:
We cover all operating hours. For the last flight of the day, your driver will always be waiting regardless of minor delays.
Common questions about London City Airport taxi services