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London City Airport (LCY), located in the Royal Docks district, is the closest airport to central London—just 11 kilometres away—and primarily serves European routes and domestic connections.
London City’s strategic location makes it the ideal choice for those heading to the financial district of Canary Wharf (just 15 minutes away) or the City of London, though it’s genuinely convenient for anywhere in central London. The journey from central London takes approximately 22 minutes using the DLR (Docklands Light Railway).
Its proximity to the city centre and streamlined procedures make it particularly popular with business travellers and those keen to minimise travel time. The airport operates with a single, modern and efficient terminal designed to keep transit times to a minimum: from check-in to boarding often takes less than 20 minutes.
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is the main transport link to the airport. The “London City Airport” station is directly connected to the terminal and offers frequent services to Bank (22 minutes), Canary Wharf (15 minutes), Stratford (17 minutes) and Canning Town (6 minutes, with connections to the Jubilee Line).
Trains operate from approximately 05:30 to 00:30, with services every 8–15 minutes.
London’s iconic black cabs are available from the airport’s taxi rank. Journey times vary from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your destination and traffic conditions.
An alternative to TAXIs is to book in advance a private transfer to or from London City Airport airport. A driver will pick you up at the airport arrivals (thus avoiding taxi queues), at your hotel or wherever you prefer, to take you to the desired address.
It is the best solution if you do not want to waste time, do not want to use public transport, have a lot of luggage or are travelling in a group. To book a private transfer to or from London City Airport airport visit this site.
Bus services connect the airport with various areas of East London. Key routes include line 473 (towards Stratford) and line 474 (towards Canning Town).
Buses offer a budget-friendly option, though journey times are longer than the DLR.
Driving is convenient thanks to good access to East London’s main road networks. However, be aware that the airport falls within the Congestion Charge Zone and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
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