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Situated in the heart of the Royal Docks, London City Airport serves as the capital’s premier hub for European business travellers. REAL Transfers offers executive chauffeur transport delivering swift, confidential journeys between the airport, Canary Wharf, the City of London financial district, and Mayfair. Our premium Mercedes-Benz fleet provides a peaceful mobile working environment complete with complimentary high-speed connectivity and device charging.
Rapid business connections
When schedule efficiency is paramount, our service ensures seamless road connections across central commercial hubs.
- Canary Wharf in fifteen minutes: Fast-track executive connections straight to One Canada Square, Bank Street, and surrounding financial headquarters.
- The Square Mile in twenty-five minutes: Direct, discreet transfers serving Bank, Liverpool Street, and London Bridge.
- London City Jet Centre: Direct ground transportation liaising with private aviation handlers for seamless aircraft-to-car transfers.
✓ Rapid 15-minute transfers to Canary Wharf
✓ Real-time LCY flight radar monitoring
✓ Onboard Wi-Fi and device charging
✓ Corporate monthly invoicing accounts
London City Airport alternative travel
With car parking at airports known for high prices, the majority of passengers are looking for better value alternatives. Your flight from London City is all booked, but how do you get there?
Public Transport to London City Airport
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
The DLR connects East London directly to London City Airport, offering fast and easy access to the Underground network. For smooth travel, we recommend using an Oyster card.
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Buses and Coaches
A few bus routes serve London City Airport at budget-friendly prices. They’re generally reliable, but peak times can mean overcrowding and less comfort.
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Taxis and Private Transfers
Black Cabs
London’s iconic black cabs are convenient and reliable, but fares can be unpredictable and costly—especially during peak hours.
REAL Transfers
For a smoother, stress-free alternative, our executive car service offers fixed pricing, experienced drivers, and door-to-door comfort.
Lifts from Friends or Family
Getting a ride from someone you know is common—and free—but make sure they’re dependable and know the route. Timeliness is key when catching a flight!
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What is there to do at London City Airport
Located near the River Thames and Canary Wharf, London City Airport serves over 4 million passengers annually—mostly business travelers thanks to its central location. It offers fast, direct access to Central London, especially with a private car service.
Shops & Dining at London City Airport
Shopping
While smaller than Heathrow or Gatwick, London City still offers essentials and duty-free shopping at WHSmith, Boots, and Aelia Duty Free.
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Food & Drink
Relax before your flight with quality food choices like Pret a Manger and Panopolis—perfect for a quick bite or coffee.
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Other Facilities
London City offers free Wi-Fi, postal services, and a Silent Airport policy—so keep an eye on departure boards for flight updates.
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A Quick Guide to the Airlines which fly from London City Airport
Primarily used for business travel, London City caters for numerous airlines that can fly you to destinations including Europe to the Americas. See below just a handful of the airlines that fly from the airport.
British Airways Airline
British Airways flies to numerous destinations. Destinations include New York, Venice, Zurich and Malaga. Below are just a select few of the destinations that are served: Frankfurt, Germany; Rotterdam, Holland; Chambery, France; Madrid, Spain and New York, USA
CityJet Airlines
With CityJet offering only European flights, it means that this airline is great for continental business meetings or a short European break away. Below, you will find just a handful of flight destinations that CityJet offers: Amsterdam, Holland; Florence, Italy; Dublin, Ireland; Nantes, France and Antwerp, Belgium.
Other Airlines from London City Airport
There are other airlines that fly from London City, however, the two airlines mentioned above are the primary operators. There are multiple other destinations that you can reach through different airlines. To see a full list of the airlines and their respective destinations, click here: http://www.londoncityairport.com/travelandbooking/airlines
Where to park at London City Airport?
If your plan is to make your own way to London City airport, then you will need to pay for the parking that London City airport offers. Depending on the length of your travels away, parking can become very expensive. That is why we always try and recommend alternative methods of getting to London City airport including our luxury car services.
Parking at London City Airport
Parking at London City can cost over £100 for a two-week stay, especially if you want to be close to the terminal. For better value and a smoother start to your trip, consider a REAL Transfers door-to-door airport car service.
Valet Parking Option
London City offers a convenient valet parking service. Simply meet staff at the short-stay car park, and they’ll securely park your car—letting you head straight to the terminal with no delays.
If you decide against parking at the airport, REAL Transfers can see you door-to-door in a stylish London City Airport Luxury Car transfer. To get in touch, call us on 020 8240 4456 or fill out our online booking form. Alternatively, you can email us at bookings@realtransfers.co.uk and we will reply as soon as we can.
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Estimated London City Airport transfer times and key routes
Fast executive transit times across London’s financial and business districts with live traffic routing.
Fast transfer
~4 miles
~4 miles
London City to Canary Wharf
One Canada Square, Bank Street, Cabot Square and Wood Wharf
15 to 20
minutes (direct route)
minutes (direct route)
Corporate route
~7 miles
~7 miles
London City to the Square Mile
Bank, Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate, Moorgate and London Bridge
25 to 35
minutes (typical journey)
minutes (typical journey)
West End
~10 miles
~10 miles
London City to Mayfair & Soho
Westminster, Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Central London hotels
35 to 45
minutes (typical journey)
minutes (typical journey)
Inter-airport
~24 miles
~24 miles
London City to Heathrow Airport
Direct terminal-to-terminal cross-city executive transit
55 to 70
minutes (direct transfer)
minutes (direct transfer)
Frequently asked questions about London City transfers
Ready to book your private luxury transfer?
Booking your transfer couldn’t be easier, we have three ways to book. You can book online using our secure online booking system, alternatively, you can call us on 020 8240 4456 for your quote and we can process your booking. The last option is to email us your requirements and we will get back to you with a quote.
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