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Getting to & from London City Airport

LCY · Transport, directions & city-centre hotels

~9 miles
approx. to Central London
By car

About 30–45 minutes by car to central London, traffic depending.

Distance is a straight-line estimate adjusted for typical roads and is approximate. Journey times and fares below are indicative — always check with the operator before you travel.

Transport to & from London City Airport

Ways to travel between London City Airport and Central London. All options work in both directions.

Metro / Underground
DLR (Docklands Light Railway)
Journey
22 min to Bank
From
£3
Frequency
Every 5–10 min

Direct DLR from the terminal; connects to the Tube at Bank and Canning Town.

Taxi
Airport taxi
Journey
30–45 min
From
£40
Frequency
On demand

Black cabs from the rank; fares approximate.

Driving & parking

Arriving by car or being dropped off? Here is what to know.

Parking at the airport

Short-stay, long-stay and drop-off options are available. Booking in advance is usually cheaper than turning up on the day.

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Taxis & drop-off

Licensed taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals, and ride-hailing apps operate at most airports. If someone is dropping you off, follow signs for the designated drop-off zone — many airports now charge a fee for this.

Book an airport taxi online

Prefer a door-to-door transfer? Book a private airport taxi in advance with a fixed price and a driver waiting when you land.

Airport taxis & transfers

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City-centre hotels for arriving passengers

Flying into London City Airport and staying over? Browse hotels in Central London to be close to the action when you land.

Hotels in Central London

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