London City Airport (LCY) is located in the Royal Docks, just minutes from our Ilford base. It's a popular choice for business travellers and we regularly provide corporate minibus hire to LCY. Quick access via the A13 and A406 makes this one of our fastest airport routes.
All our airport transfer coaches come with a DBS-checked driver who monitors your flight and adjusts pick-up or drop-off times accordingly. Airport fees and terminal charges are always included in your all-inclusive quote.
London City Airport (LCY) is a compact business-focused airport in the Royal Docks, East London — perfect for corporate groups travelling to European financial centres. Just a short journey from Canary Wharf, the City, and East London.
Tell us your pickup address, group size, and travel date to London City Airport. We'll reply within the hour with a fixed all-inclusive price.
Receive a fixed, all-inclusive price with no hidden fees. We assign your DBS-checked driver and confirm full journey details.
As London City is in East London, journey times from central London are typically just 20–45 minutes. Your driver arrives on time and coordinates any multi-stop pickups.
A short, efficient transfer directly to London City Airport in the Royal Docks — E16. Ideal for business groups heading to European financial centres.
Your driver drops you at the terminal kerbside and assists with luggage — leaving you to check in and clear security with ease.
Arrived at London City from a European business destination? Here's how our seamless corporate arrivals transfer service works — from landing to your office, hotel, or home.
Provide your arrival flight number, group size, and destination. We confirm your booking and assign your driver.
Your driver monitors your flight in real-time. If your flight is delayed or early, the driver adjusts automatically — no extra charge.
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board. No searching, no waiting outside — we meet you at the terminal doors.
Your driver assists with loading all luggage. Cabin bags, suit carriers, or full cases — all handled efficiently.
Relax in a professional coach or minibus for a direct transfer — to the City, Canary Wharf, a hotel, or anywhere across London and Essex.
All-inclusive pricing · 8 to 63 seats · Royal Docks LCY · 24/7 availability
London City Airport is the UK's most centrally located airport — compact, fast, and built for business.
Airlines operating from London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) is located in the Royal Docks, East London — postcode E16 2PX. It sits very close to Canary Wharf and is just a short distance from the City of London. This makes it one of the most convenient airports for business travellers working in or around London's financial districts.
Yes — London City Airport is ideally suited for corporate groups. It has a compact, single terminal with fast check-in and short security queues, meaning your team can be airside quickly. Its proximity to Canary Wharf and the City of London makes it the natural choice for financial sector travellers heading to European business destinations.
Our drivers use real-time flight tracking to monitor your flight status at LCY. If your flight is delayed, the driver adjusts the pickup or drop-off time accordingly at no extra cost. We'll keep you updated by phone or message throughout.
We accommodate groups from 8 to 63 passengers. London City Airport primarily serves smaller groups due to the aircraft types operating there — our 8 to 19 seat minibuses are popular for LCY corporate transfers. We can also coordinate larger coaches for bigger groups attending events or conferences.
Yes — your quoted price is completely all-inclusive. It covers the driver, vehicle, fuel, airport access fees, and any applicable charges. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote is the price you pay.
We serve all of London for London City Airport transfers. We're particularly well-suited for pickups from the City of London, Canary Wharf, East London, and Essex — as our base in Ilford means very quick access to the A13 and A406 routes to LCY. Central and West London pickups are also available.
Absolutely. We offer return journey bookings for London City Airport transfers — outbound to LCY and inbound on your return. Booking both legs together often means a better overall rate. Just mention you need a return transfer when you request your quote.
Transfer times vary depending on your pickup location. From central London, expect approximately 20–45 minutes. From East London and Essex — including our base in Ilford — journey times can be as short as 10–25 minutes. We factor in sufficient time for traffic and ensure you arrive well ahead of your flight.
Tigers Transport isn't just a company that serves London City Airport (LCY) — our depot is at 469 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, ~8 miles from Ilford via the A13 — the closest major airport to our depot. That means no deadhead mileage charges to reach you, no coach repositioning fees, and response times measured in minutes rather than hours. Every job is handled by our own fleet and employed drivers — we never subcontract.
Our drivers know the local roads, parking restrictions, and fastest routes. That knowledge is most valuable at 4am for an early flight, on a tight corporate schedule, or when coordinating multi-stop pick-ups across the area.
The most common pick-up locations for London City Airport (LCY) coach transfers are the Ilford and Redbridge IG postcodes, followed by Romford (RM postcodes), Stratford, Hackney, and East Ham — all within 30 minutes of Tigers Transport's depot. Multi-stop collections across east London and Essex are also standard, particularly for early-morning departures when individuals share a single coach to the airport. Corporate clients regularly book same-vehicle return transfers: outbound to the terminal and inbound to pick up arriving colleagues.
We provide fully all-inclusive quotes for all of these routes — driver, fuel, tolls, and any parking fees are always included. Multi-stop pick-ups and flexible return timings are available at no extra charge.
Times are estimates and depend on traffic conditions, time of day, and number of stops.
Every group is different, so we don't publish fixed prices — but here's a realistic guide to what coach hire from London City Airport (LCY) typically costs. All quotes are fully all-inclusive.
Minibus Transfer
8–19 seat minibus for a local transfer or short airport run. Price based on journey distance and group size.
Coach Hire
24–53 seat coach for airport transfers, day trips, or events. Best value for groups of 20+.
Full-Day / Long-Distance
Full-day hire or long-distance UK routes. Price depends on mileage, hours, and group size.
Prices shown are indicative starting points — your actual quote depends on group size, journey distance, pick-up location, and date. We respond to all quote requests within 1 hour with a fixed, all-inclusive price. We also offer a price-match guarantee on like-for-like quotes.
Fill in our quote form or call 0208 050 5180. Tell us your pick-up address, group size, destination, and travel date. We respond within 1 hour.
You receive a fixed, all-inclusive price with full journey details. No hidden fees. Your driver and vehicle are confirmed — we never subcontract.
Your professional driver arrives at your pick-up point on time, ready to assist with boarding and luggage. For multi-stop collections, we coordinate all pick-ups efficiently.
Relax in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with your group. Flexible drop-off, luggage space, and a professional driver who knows the route.
London City Airport (LCY) is the closest major airport to central London, located on the Royal Docks in the London Borough of Newham — just 8 miles from the City. Served by the Elizabeth Line at Custom House and within 15 minutes of Tigers Transport's Ilford base, it is uniquely accessible from east London. Primarily serving business travellers with short-haul European routes, it handles approximately 5 million passengers annually.
Tigers Transport serves London City Airport (LCY) as part of its core east London and Essex operating area. Our Ilford-based fleet and locally employed drivers means we provide genuinely local service — faster response, better local knowledge, and competitive pricing without national operator overhead.
