London City Airport Transfers
London City sits in the Royal Docks, closest of all the London airports to the City and Canary Wharf. Its single terminal is popular with business travellers.
- Distance
- About 10 miles east of central London
- Typical drive time
- Typically 35–60 minutes, depending on traffic
Travelling through London City
Terminals we cover
- Main Terminal
Where your driver meets you
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, unless different arrangements are confirmed on your booking.
Useful to know
- London City is the most convenient airport for the City and Canary Wharf.
- The terminal is compact, so arrivals often clear quickly — be ready to meet your driver.
- Give us your flight number so we can allow for delays on arrival.
Waiting time. Airport pickups include up to 30 minutes of waiting time from the arrival time on your booking. Where you have given us a valid flight number, a delay to the flight itself will not normally result in waiting charges. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.
SHIFT-R LONDON TRANSFER
A trading name of THE LONDON WAY GROUP LTD
450 Bath RoadLongford
West Drayton UB7 0EB
United Kingdom
Speak to us
You can talk to a member of our team about a booking, before or during your journey.
Or write to us
shiftrlondontransfer@gmail.comLondon City arrivals and departures
How a London City transfer works from booking to drop-off, based on the terms we actually operate to.
Arriving at London City
- Give us your flight number when you book. Where you do, we monitor the flight and adjust your pickup time if it lands late.
- London City has a single, compact terminal, so arrivals often clear quickly. Be ready to meet your driver in the arrivals hall, where they will be waiting with a name board unless other arrangements are confirmed on your booking.
- Airport pickups include up to 30 minutes of waiting time from your arrival time. A delay to the flight itself does not normally add a waiting charge.
- Keep your phone switched on after landing. If you cannot find your driver, contact us straight away rather than leaving the meeting area.
Departing from London City
- Tell us your flight time when you book, and we will confirm your pickup time with you.
- London City sits in the Royal Docks, about 10 miles east of central London, and the journey typically takes 35–60 minutes depending on traffic. It is the closest of the London airports to the City and Canary Wharf.
- Pickups from a home, hotel or office include 10 minutes of waiting time from your scheduled pickup time.
- Tell us how many cases you are bringing as well as how many people are travelling. Passenger capacity includes children, and child seats must be requested when you book.
The full waiting-time, no-show and cancellation rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
London City transfers to Central London and beyond
Every journey is quoted individually and the fare is agreed before you travel. These are the places we quote for from London City.
Central London and hotels
- Westminster
- Mayfair
- Kensington
- Chelsea
- The City of London
- Shoreditch
- Camden
- Canary Wharf
Stations and venues
- Paddington
- Victoria
- Waterloo
- King's Cross
- St Pancras
- Euston
- Liverpool Street
- London Bridge
- ExCeL London
- Olympia London
Greater London and nearby
- Richmond
- Hounslow
- West Drayton
- Slough
- Wembley
- Watford
- Croydon
- Greenwich
Travelling for work? See our corporate transfers. Bringing a large party? See group transfers or our vehicle fleet.
London City transfer quotes
Every journey is quoted individually. Tell us your route, date and how many of you are travelling, and we will confirm a fixed price before you book — the price we quote is the price you pay, and there is no meter.
Vehicles for London City transfers
Choose a vehicle that fits both your passengers and your luggage. Passenger capacity includes children.
SaloonSaloon
Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq or similar
Our everyday airport transfer car. Right for one to three passengers with normal airport luggage.
- Passengers
- 3Passengers
- Suitcases
- 2Suitcases
- Hand luggage
- 2Hand bags
- Air conditioning
- Comfortable seating
- Professional driver
- Ideal for solo travellers and couples
Capacities are typical for this class — we confirm before you book.
ExecutiveExecutive Saloon
Mercedes E-Class or similar
The same journey in a better car. Built for business travel, and for the long motorway runs where comfort starts to matter.
- Passengers
- 3Passengers
- Suitcases
- 2Suitcases
- Hand luggage
- 2Hand bags
- Air conditioning
- Premium interior
- Professional driver
- Suited to corporate travel
Capacities are typical for this class — we confirm before you book.
ExecutiveLuxury Saloon
Mercedes S-Class or similar
Our flagship saloon. For client collections, and for the journeys where the car is part of the impression.
- Passengers
- 3Passengers
- Suitcases
- 2Suitcases
- Hand luggage
- 2Hand bags
- Air conditioning
- Extended rear legroom
- Professional driver
- Our most refined saloon
Capacities are typical for this class — we confirm before you book.