London City Airport transfer guide
London City Airport is just 6 miles east of the City of London and 3 miles from Canary Wharf, in the Royal Docks — making it by far the closest of London's six airports to the capital's financial districts. Its single runway and compact terminal mean quick, predictable transfers compared with the larger London airports. When arranging the journey, the most useful details are your exact pickup point, destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage needs. Giving those details clearly helps the booking process and reduces uncertainty on the day.
What to plan before travelling
- Confirm the exact pickup and destination.
- Allow sensible time for traffic, baggage and meeting points.
- Check passenger and luggage needs before selecting a vehicle.
- Use the related airport and station pages to plan onward travel.
Getting to and from London City Airport
The DLR (Docklands Light Railway) connects the airport directly to Canary Wharf and the City, with journeys typically taking 15–25 minutes depending on your destination. By road, the short distance means transfers into the City or Canary Wharf are usually under 30 minutes outside peak traffic. Given its proximity to London's financial centre, London City Airport is popular with business travellers on tight schedules.
Airport, station and hotel connections
UK journeys often involve more than one transport point. You may travel from an airport to a city centre, from a railway station to a hotel, or between towns and airports. The related pages on this site help you move between these journey stages.
Booking guidance
Use the online booking form for the exact route and available vehicle choices. If the journey involves multiple stops, unusual luggage, accessibility requirements or a tight connection, contact the team before travel so the requirements can be discussed.