London City Airport — the most strategically positioned airport in England
London City Airport (LCY) occupies a uniquely advantageous position just 3 miles from Canary Wharf and 6 miles from the City of London — making it the fastest, most convenient and most intelligently designed airport for business passengers, commuters and visitors to East and central London. In 2026, it primarily serves European business routes (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Geneva, Dublin) operated by British Airways, KLM and Aer Lingus.
🚕 London City Airport (LCY) → Canary Wharf / City
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2026 London City Airport taxi fares
| Route | Saloon | MPV | Time | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf / Docklands | From | From | 12–22 min | Book → |
| City of London | From | From | 15–28 min | Book → |
| Central London (W1, WC) | From | From | 22–42 min | Book → |
| Mayfair / W1 | From | From | 25–45 min | Book → |
| Shoreditch / E1 | From | From | 14–25 min | Book → |
| Heathrow Airport | From | From | 55–85 min | Book → |
| Gatwick Airport | From | From | 55–90 min | Book → |
| Stratford / Olympic Park | From | From | 12–22 min | Book → |
London City's compact single-terminal layout means you're airside in 15 minutes and through security in under 10. Combined with our instant taxi from to Canary Wharf, door-to-door business travel from E16 to Amsterdam Schiphol can be achieved in under 3 hours.
Frequently asked questions
From to Canary Wharf, from to the City of London, from to central London (W1, WC). These are fully fixed fares — no meters, no surge, no extras.
Absolutely — 3 miles away, taxi in 12–22 minutes from . No other London airport comes close for Docklands and East City destinations.
For solo travellers heading directly to Canary Wharf or central London stations on the DLR, the train is excellent (–). For 2+ passengers or anyone with luggage, our taxi is typically comparable or better value.