London City Airport Transfers to and from Central London
Book a private transfer between London City Airport (LCY) and Central London with MisterFare. Enter your date, time and party to see a live fare and the vehicles that fit before you book.
London City is the closest of London's main airports to Central London on our route data.
Operated by MISTERFARE LTD — TfL private hire operator licence 11969.
At a glance
- Airport
- London City Airport (LCY)
- City
- London
- Direction
- Both directions
- Base fares from
- £35.00
- Typical journey times
- 35–37 min (listed routes)
- Vehicles
- 8 vehicle types largest seats up to 24 passengers
- Your fare
- Shown for your exact journey before you book
MisterFare provides pre-booked private transfers between London City Airport and Central London for individuals, families and groups, priced from the live route and vehicle data. The final price for your exact journey is shown before you pay.
Why London City is different
London City Airport is within London itself and is served directly by the Docklands Light Railway, unlike the airports outside the capital. On MisterFare's own route data it is by far the shortest of the main London airport runs to Central London — the typical journey times shown above for the listed routes reflect that — which is also why its base fares start lower than the other airports'.
That short distance makes London City practical for tight schedules: day trips, short business visits and late arrivals going straight to a hotel or home. The route pages below show live base fares for every vehicle; for another London address, use the fare form above.
London City transfer or the DLR?
London City Airport has its own DLR station. TfL lists it in fare zone 3 and says on its airport transfers guide that trains run every 8 minutes on weekdays and every 10 minutes at weekends, taking around 20 minutes to Bank.
A private transfer takes you from the terminal straight to your exact address without changing onto the Underground — useful with luggage, children or a group, or for a destination away from the DLR. For a single traveller with hand luggage going near Bank, the DLR may be the simpler choice.
Pickups and drop-offs at London City
London City Airport sets its own rules for dropping off and picking up at the terminal, so for your collection follow the meeting instructions supplied with your booking. Your pickup uses the date and time you book and is not changed automatically if your flight is early or late; any waiting options available for London City pickups are shown during booking, before you pay.
For departures, choose a pickup time that suits your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Because the journey is short, give yourself a realistic margin for traffic rather than cutting it fine.
How your London City fare is calculated
Base fares come from MisterFare's live route and vehicle pricing. Your final fare depends on your exact address, date, time, vehicle and party size, and any charge that applies — such as the Central London Congestion Charge during charging hours — is shown as a separate line before payment. A baby seat can be added as an optional extra during booking.
Popular London destinations from London City Airport
From London City Airport
To London City Airport
Vehicles for passengers, luggage and family travel
Vehicle options are matched against the passenger and luggage details entered during booking. Capacities below are the current settings for each active vehicle type.
Saloon
- Up to 3 passengers
- Up to 2 suitcases
- Up to 2 trolley bags
- Up to 1 pushchairs
Listed routes from £35.00
Mercedes Benz E Class or Similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Up to 3 suitcases
- Up to 3 trolley bags
- Up to 2 pushchairs
Listed routes from £80.00
Mercedes Benz S Class or Similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Up to 2 suitcases
- Up to 3 trolley bags
- Up to 2 pushchairs
Listed routes from £100.00
Mercedes Benz V Class or Similar
- Up to 6 passengers
- Up to 5 suitcases
- Up to 5 trolley bags
- Up to 5 pushchairs
Listed routes from £130.00
Range Rover Autobiography
- Up to 4 passengers
- Up to 4 suitcases
- Up to 4 trolley bags
- Up to 4 pushchairs
Listed routes from £180.00
8 Seater Vehicle
- Up to 8 passengers
- Up to 8 suitcases
- Up to 8 trolley bags
- Up to 8 pushchairs
Listed routes from £150.00
9 Seat Vehicle
- Up to 9 passengers
- Up to 9 suitcases
- Up to 9 trolley bags
- Up to 9 pushchairs
Listed routes from £170.00
12-24 Seater Bus
- Up to 24 passengers
- Up to 24 suitcases
- Up to 24 trolley bags
- Up to 24 pushchairs
Listed routes from £200.00
Larger parties or more luggage may need more than one vehicle — the booking step works this out for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private transfer from London City Airport to Central London?
Is London City the closest airport to Central London?
Where will I meet my driver at London City Airport?
Is waiting time included for London City pickups?
Which vehicle do I need for my party and luggage?
Can I book a child or baby seat for a London City transfer?
Can the Congestion Charge apply to a London City transfer?
Is MisterFare a licensed private hire operator?
Sources: Transport for London — London City Airport DLR station; Transport for London — London airport transfers (checked 28 Oct 2026).