Airport Transfer

London City Airport Taxi — Fixed-Fare Business Transfers

Pre-booked London City Airport (LCY) transfers from £30 — the closest London airport at 8–12 miles from central.

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CabsOn runs London City Airport taxi transfers — the closest London airport to central, sitting in Docklands just 8–12 miles east. LCY is the business-traveller airport of choice (BA CityFlyer, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa CityLine) with quick check-in, single terminal, and fast journey times. Pre-booked fixed-fare from £30 saloon — executive Mercedes options for corporate and Canary Wharf pickups.

London City journey times from London

  • Canary Wharf (E14) — 4 miles, 12–20 minutes — practically next door
  • City of London (EC1–EC4) — 6 miles, 20–35 minutes via Limehouse Link
  • Central London (W1, WC1) — 9 miles, 30–45 minutes
  • Greenwich (SE10) — 5 miles, 15–25 minutes via Blackwall Tunnel
  • Stratford (E15) — 4 miles, 12–20 minutes
  • Shoreditch (E1, E2) — 6 miles, 20–35 minutes

LCY is uniquely positioned for east London and Canary Wharf — the journey is much shorter than to Heathrow or Gatwick.

Why pre-book LCY?

LCY is small (single terminal, single runway) but operates at peak business hours. Tap-and-go ride hailing apps charge surge multipliers at peak times. Pre-booked fixed fares from £30 saloon, with executive Mercedes E-Class for corporate or business travellers landing at LCY.

LCY corporate and Canary Wharf transfers

Canary Wharf banks, law firms, and consultancies use LCY heavily for European business travel. Our executive Mercedes E-Class with suited driver handles corporate pickups direct to office or hotel — water and wifi included.

Licensed drivers Greater Manchester or TfL Private Hire (PHV) licensing on every booking
DBS-checked Background-checked drivers with airport access permits
ULEZ & Clean Air ready Modern fleet meeting London ULEZ and Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone standards
Fixed fare guarantee Drop-off charge, congestion charge and ULEZ bundled into the quote, no surge pricing
Vehicle classes

What you can book for London

Saloon

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 2 standard suitcases
  • Most economical option

Default choice for solo travel, couples and pairs heading to the airport. Modern petrol-hybrid or fully electric saloons across the fleet.

Estate

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 4 suitcases
  • Family-friendly

Choose this when bags outnumber people. A standard family of four with full check-in luggage fits cleanly in an estate where a saloon would not.

Executive

  • Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Suited driver
  • Water and wifi included

Business class transport for corporate travellers, visiting clients and hotel transfers. The default for premium-postcode airport runs.

8-seater MPV

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 8 suitcases capacity
  • Mercedes V-Class or Vito

Single-vehicle transport for groups of up to 8. Common on hen and stag bookings, sports teams, family airport runs and corporate group transfers.

Chauffeur

  • Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series
  • Suited driver
  • VIP and wedding work

Flagship class for VIP travel, weddings, premium events and corporate visiting directors. Hourly hire from 4 hours minimum or fixed-route.

Every booking includes

What is in the fixed fare

Flight tracking on every airport pickup

Pickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.

60 minutes free waiting on arrivals

Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs at the busiest airport hours.

Drop-off charge included

The £5 forecourt fee at every UK airport is in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.

Optional meet and greet

Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. No extra charge.

Card, PayPal, corporate invoice

Pay how you want. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and VAT receipts.

Child and booster seats

Available on request, fitted before pickup. Confirm seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.

Coverage

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a London City Airport taxi?

Fixed fares from central London to LCY typically start around £30–£45 saloon. Canary Wharf is from £25. Quote online for an exact price.

How long is the journey?

Typically 25–45 minutes from central London. Canary Wharf is just 12–20 minutes; Stratford is similar.

Is LCY good for business travellers?

Yes — LCY has the fastest check-in of any London airport (typically 15 minutes from kerb to gate) and serves European business routes.

Can I book an executive Mercedes for LCY?

Yes — select executive class for a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series with suited driver, popular for Canary Wharf corporate pickups.

Is the LCY drop-off charge included?

Yes. The LCY forecourt drop-off fee is bundled into our fixed fare.

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