Book a private London City airport taxi to or from with a fixed price confirmed before you travel. Transfers 247 provides direct, door-to-door journeys between LCY, Central London, Canary Wharf, hotels, other UK airports and destinations across the country.
London City Airport has one compact terminal in the Royal Docks, East London, making it easier to meet your driver after landing. Your booking can include flight tracking, meet and greet, luggage help and a vehicle selected for your group and baggage needs.
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London City Airport's IATA code is LCY. The airport is on Hartmann Road, London E16 2PX, in the Royal Docks area of the London Borough of Newham.
The airport sits close to Canary Wharf, the ExCeL London exhibition centre, Greenwich and the City of London. It has one terminal, an adjoining DLR station and a licensed black cab rank outside the terminal.
| IATA Code | LCY |
|---|---|
| Address | Hartmann Road, London E16 2PX |
| Area | Royal Docks, London Borough of Newham |
| Terminal | Single terminal |
| Drop-off charge (from 6 Jan 2026) | £8 for the first five minutes, £1 per additional minute, maximum 10 minutes |
| Congestion Charge Zone | Outside — airport journeys in East London do not incur the charge |
| Ultra Low Emission Zone | Inside ULEZ — vehicles must be compliant or pay £12.50 daily |
| Saturday operations | Flight operations normally stop at 12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday operations | No scheduled flights from Saturday 12:30 p.m. to Sunday 12:30 p.m. |
| Terminal hours (weekday) | 4:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Terminal hours (Saturday) | 4:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Terminal hours (Sunday) | 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Transfers 247 availability | 24 hours a day, even when the airport is closed |
Pre-booking gives you a confirmed driver, meeting point, vehicle and fare before you land. Transfers 247 does not raise the price because airport demand increases. Your booking confirmation also keeps journey details clear for expenses or group travel.
For airport pickups, the driver tracks your flight and adjusts for delays. You can choose a vehicle based on the number of passengers and bags. Options include saloon cars, estate cars, people carriers and minibuses.
The fare agreed at booking is the fare paid. It does not change because it is a busy morning or because demand at LCY has increased.
The driver adjusts for delays using live flight data. You do not need to call to update the arrival time.
Booking confirmation provides a clear record of the journey, vehicle and cost — useful for business expenses and group travel.
The cost depends on the collection address, destination, travel time, vehicle class, passenger count and any route-specific road charges.
Transfers 247 calculates the price from the details entered during booking. You see the fixed quote before confirming the journey, rather than relying on a broad estimate that may not match your route.
Your quote should make clear whether these costs apply:
From 6 January 2026: London City Airport charges vehicles £8 for the first five minutes in the terminal drop-off zone. Each additional minute costs £1, and vehicles may remain for no more than 10 minutes. A full 10-minute visit therefore costs £13. The charge applies throughout the day and uses automatic number plate recognition cameras rather than entry barriers.
There is no free terminal forecourt option for a standard vehicle drop-off. The zero-cost alternative is generally public transport, including the DLR station connected to the terminal.
Stopping on an unsuitable road can leave the passenger walking beside traffic with luggage and may breach local parking or stopping restrictions.
Eligible UK and European Economic Area Blue Badge holders can apply for a 100% discount. The exemption is not activated simply by displaying a badge in the vehicle.
| Charge from | 6 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| First 5 minutes | £8 |
| Each extra minute | £1 |
| Maximum stay | 10 minutes |
| Full 10-minute cost | £13 |
| Payment system | Barrierless ANPR — pay online by midnight the following day |
| Blue Badge | Exempt — pre-registration required online |
| Black cabs | Temporarily exempt pending TfL consultation |
| Free alternative | None — DLR only zero-cost option |
London City Airport has one compact terminal, so the arrivals process is simpler than at airports with several terminals. Your booking confirmation should state the meeting location and provide contact details for the day of travel.
For a meet-and-greet collection, the driver enters the agreed arrivals meeting area and displays the passenger's name or booking code. The driver then assists with luggage and guides the passenger to the vehicle.
Turn on your phone after leaving the aircraft and check for a call, text or message from the driver. Complete passport control and collect all checked baggage before moving to the agreed meeting point.
Remain inside or near the stated meeting point and contact Transfers 247 using the number in your confirmation.
Transfers 247 asks for the flight number so the arrival can be checked against current flight information. The driver can then plan the collection around the revised landing time.
Flight tracking matters because an aircraft's scheduled arrival does not show when the passenger will reach the arrivals hall. The plane must land, taxi to its stand and allow passengers to leave. International travellers may then need to pass through passport control and baggage reclaim.
Flight tracking also helps with early arrivals. When an aircraft lands ahead of schedule, the driver can review the new arrival time rather than relying only on the time entered when the journey was booked.
A diversion changes more than the arrival time. It may move the passenger to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or another UK airport.
London City Airport has stricter weekend flight restrictions than other major London airports. Its long-standing weekend respite period normally prevents scheduled flight operations from 12:30 p.m. on Saturday until 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The UK government rejected a proposal to extend Saturday afternoon flight operations when it approved an increase in the airport's annual passenger capacity in 2024. The Saturday restriction therefore remains an important part of journey planning.
No. This does not mean Transfers 247 stops operating. The taxi service remains available for hotel journeys, long-distance travel and connections to other airports. It means passengers should check whether their supposed Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning LCY flight is correct.
London City Airport is outside the Congestion Charge Zone. A journey that remains in East London does not incur the charge simply because it begins or ends at LCY.
The route may still enter the charging zone when the passenger is travelling to or from an address in Central London. Journeys involving Westminster, Soho, Mayfair or parts of the City of London may cross the boundary, depending on the exact address and route.
The Congestion Charge and the airport drop-off fee are separate charges. One is a TfL road-user charge for entering a defined area of Central London. The other is an airport forecourt fee recorded by the airport's cameras.
TfL raised the standard daily Congestion Charge to £18 from 2 January 2026. Whether it applies depends on the route, date, time and vehicle exemption status.
| Congestion Charge Zone | LCY is outside — East London journeys are not charged |
|---|---|
| Congestion Charge (2026) | £18 per day if route enters Central London |
| Ultra Low Emission Zone | LCY is inside ULEZ — £12.50/day for non-compliant vehicles |
| Are these the same charge? | No. They are separate. Your quote will show which apply to your specific route. |
Journey times change with roadworks, peak traffic, weather and events at ExCeL London or The O2. The times below are planning ranges rather than guarantees.
Canary Wharf is one of the closest major business districts to LCY. A road transfer can take around 10 to 20 minutes in lighter traffic, although queues around the Royal Docks, Lower Lea Crossing or local events can extend the journey.
The City of London, also called the Square Mile, is not the same place as London City Airport. Depending on traffic and the exact address, allow roughly 20 to 40 minutes.
Journeys to Mayfair, Soho, Covent Garden, Marylebone or Oxford Street cross busier parts of Central London. A transfer may take 35 to 60 minutes, with longer times possible during evening events or peak commuting periods.
A taxi between LCY and Heathrow is useful for passengers connecting between flights with heavy luggage or a group. Allow around 75 to 120 minutes in normal planning and add more time during peak traffic.
A private transfer to Gatwick avoids carrying luggage through several rail connections. The route may use the Silvertown or Blackwall Tunnel before continuing south. Journey time often ranges from 60 to 100 minutes but can increase when tunnel traffic is heavy.
Stansted is northeast of London City Airport. A road transfer may take around 45 to 75 minutes, depending on the A406, M11 and local traffic.
Transfers 247 accepts long-distance bookings across the UK. Passengers can request direct travel from London City Airport to destinations such as Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Oxford, Bristol or other towns and cities.
Vehicle choice should be based on luggage as well as passenger seats. Four passengers with four large suitcases may not fit safely in a standard saloon, even when the vehicle has four passenger seats.
A saloon works for many solo travellers, couples and small business trips. An estate car provides more luggage space. A people carrier suits families and small groups, while a minibus is better for larger parties or passengers carrying equipment.
Tell Transfers 247 about child seats, pets, foldable wheelchairs, golf bags, exhibition equipment or unusually large cases before the booking is confirmed. These items affect the space calculation and may require a different vehicle.
Booking a vehicle that is too small can delay the journey and may require a second car. Giving accurate baggage details at the start is usually cheaper and easier than solving the problem at the terminal.
| Saloon Car | Solo travellers, couples, small business trips with standard luggage |
|---|---|
| Estate Car | Extra luggage space for airport runs and family travel |
| People Carrier | Families and small groups with multiple bags |
| Minibus | Larger parties or passengers with equipment or exhibition cases |
Child seats, pet-friendly travel and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available on request. Mention these when booking.
Booking takes three main steps.
Enter your journey detailsYour pickup address, destination, travel date, flight number and passenger count.
Select the right vehicleChoose based on passenger count and luggage. Add child seats, pet-friendly or extra luggage options here.
Review and confirm the fixed fareThe price shown is the price paid. Confirm and receive instant booking confirmation.
Transfers 247's online system provides instant confirmation, while phone and WhatsApp support are available for questions or changes.
Common questions about London City Airport taxi bookings with Transfers 247.
The price is a fixed quote based on your exact collection point, travel date, vehicle and route. A journey from Canary Wharf normally costs less than one from the West End or Heathrow because it covers less distance.
Yes. London City Airport charges £8 for the first five minutes in the terminal drop-off zone, followed by £1 for each extra minute. The maximum stay is 10 minutes.
When Transfers 247 confirms that the £8 drop-off cost forms part of the fixed fare, the driver handles the airport payment.
Transfers 247 sends the agreed meeting location and contact details in advance, helping passengers avoid confusing the black cab rank with the private transfer collection point.
Add the correct flight number when booking and keep your phone switched on after landing. When a flight is diverted or cancelled, contact Transfers 247 because the airport, route, driver allocation and fare may need to change.
Transfers 247 operates 24 hours a day, but London City Airport normally has no passenger flight operations during the Saturday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime curfew.
Yes. Transfers 247 provides long-distance journeys from London City Airport to destinations across the UK.
Get a fixed quote before you travel and choose a vehicle that fits your passengers and luggage. Transfers 247 can arrange LCY collections, terminal drop-offs, Central London journeys, airport connections and long-distance travel across the UK.
Enter your route, travel date and flight details online. You will receive a booking confirmation and clear instructions for meeting your driver.