Gatwick Airport to London City Airport Transfer
Heading from Gatwick Airport to London City Airport? Fixed price from £100 · 85 minutes · 24/7 service with door pickup and luggage handling. The outbound leg of our London City Airport to Gatwick Airport route.
- Distance
- 50 miles
- Duration
- 85 min
- From
- £100
- Direction
- Outbound
Travelling from Gatwick Airport to London City Airport
Connecting from Gatwick Airport to London City Airport? Our inter-airport transfers cover the 50 miles in around 85 minutes off-peak. Timed precisely around your connecting flight, with international luggage capacity.
Our drivers know every postcode and pickup zone in Gatwick Airport — hotels, residential blocks, office complexes — and every terminal entrance at London City Airport. We monitor live traffic conditions and adjust the route in real time, so you arrive at the terminal with plenty of time for check-in and security.
Why book with Get London Transfer?
- International luggage capacity
- Timed for your connecting flight
- M25 traffic monitoring
- TfL-licensed drivers
Fleet & pricing for Gatwick Airport → London City Airport
| Class | Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | From included rate |
| Executive | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 | +£35 |
| MPV (6-seat) | Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle | 6 | 6 | +£25 |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter | 8 | 8 | +£45 |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Specialist WAV | 4 | 2 | Quote on request |
All prices include door pickup, luggage handling, 15 minutes free waiting time, live traffic monitoring and all tolls. No card fees. No surge pricing.
Outbound transfer timing
For a flight departing from London City Airport:
- Short-haul (European): Aim to arrive at the terminal 2 hours before departure
- Long-haul: Arrive 3 hours before departure
- Driving time from Gatwick Airport: Approximately 85 minutes off-peak
- Recommended pickup: 175 minutes (short-haul) / 235 minutes (long-haul) before your flight departs
- Peak-time buffer: Add 30-45 minutes for weekday mornings or Friday evenings
We'll confirm the optimal pickup time when you book, based on your specific flight.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I leave Gatwick Airport for my flight from London City Airport?
For short-haul: arrive at London City Airport 2 hours before departure. For long-haul: 3 hours. Our drive time is approximately 85 minutes — add a 30-60 minute traffic buffer at peak times.
How much is a private taxi from Gatwick Airport to London City Airport?
Fixed price from £100 in a saloon (up to 3 passengers, 2 large cases). Executive Mercedes S-Class from £135. MPV for groups of 6 from £125.
Where do you pick up from in Gatwick Airport?
Wherever you are — hotel reception, residential address, office, restaurant. The driver calls 5 minutes before arrival, then handles your luggage.
Do you offer return transfers?
Yes — and round-trip bookings typically save 5% versus two one-ways. See our reverse route (London City Airport to Gatwick Airport) for the inbound details.
Travelling from Gatwick Airport to a different London airport?
If you're flying out from a different airport, here are our other transfers from Gatwick Airport:
Other outbound transfers to London City Airport
We cover London City Airport departures from across London and the Home Counties:
Looking for the inbound direction? See our London City Airport to Gatwick Airport transfer page, or the full London City Airport Transfers hub.
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