Central London to London City Airport Transfer
Heading from Central London to London City Airport? Fixed price from £45 · 25 minutes · 24/7 service with door pickup and luggage handling. The outbound leg of our London City Airport to Central London route.
- Distance
- 8 miles
- Duration
- 25 min
- From
- £45
- Direction
- Outbound
Travelling from Central London to London City Airport
Heading from Central London out to London City Airport? We cover the 8-mile journey door-to-terminal in approximately 25 minutes off-peak, with door pickup, luggage assistance and a chauffeur who knows the route. Fixed price, no surge.
Our drivers know every postcode and pickup zone in Central London — hotels, residential blocks, office complexes — and every terminal entrance at London City Airport. We monitor live traffic conditions and adjust the route in real time, so you arrive at the terminal with plenty of time for check-in and security.
Why book with Get London Transfer?
- Door pickup — no need to wait at a rank
- Driver tracks your departure time
- Fixed price — no surge
- 60 min free waiting
Fleet & pricing for Central London → London City Airport
| Class | Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | From included rate |
| Executive | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 | +£35 |
| MPV (6-seat) | Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle | 6 | 6 | +£25 |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter | 8 | 8 | +£45 |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Specialist WAV | 4 | 2 | Quote on request |
All prices include door pickup, luggage handling, 15 minutes free waiting time, live traffic monitoring and all tolls. No card fees. No surge pricing.
Outbound transfer timing
For a flight departing from London City Airport:
- Short-haul (European): Aim to arrive at the terminal 2 hours before departure
- Long-haul: Arrive 3 hours before departure
- Driving time from Central London: Approximately 25 minutes off-peak
- Recommended pickup: 115 minutes (short-haul) / 175 minutes (long-haul) before your flight departs
- Peak-time buffer: Add 30-45 minutes for weekday mornings or Friday evenings
We'll confirm the optimal pickup time when you book, based on your specific flight.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I leave Central London for my flight from London City Airport?
For short-haul: arrive at London City Airport 2 hours before departure. For long-haul: 3 hours. Our drive time is approximately 25 minutes — add a 30-60 minute traffic buffer at peak times.
How much is a private taxi from Central London to London City Airport?
Fixed price from £45 in a saloon (up to 3 passengers, 2 large cases). Executive Mercedes S-Class from £80. MPV for groups of 6 from £70.
Where do you pick up from in Central London?
Wherever you are — hotel reception, residential address, office, restaurant. The driver calls 5 minutes before arrival, then handles your luggage.
Do you offer return transfers?
Yes — and round-trip bookings typically save 5% versus two one-ways. See our reverse route (London City Airport to Central London) for the inbound details.
Travelling from Central London to a different London airport?
If you're flying out from a different airport, here are our other transfers from Central London:
Other outbound transfers to London City Airport
We cover London City Airport departures from across London and the Home Counties:
Looking for the inbound direction? See our London City Airport to Central London transfer page, or the full London City Airport Transfers hub.
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