GM Rides specializes in transfers to and from London City Airport, perfectly located in the heart of London's business district. Our professional service ensures you travel in style and comfort.
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London City Airport is in the Royal Docks in east London, 5 miles from the City of London, and all its flights use a single terminal building. GM Rides collects arriving passengers there and takes departing ones to the forecourt, with the price fixed and shown before you book.
Every flight uses the same terminal (postcode E16 2PX), built on an old seaport site and open since 1987. It is small and quick: the airport quotes 20 minutes from entry to gate, 3 minutes through security and 15 minutes from plane to train. Your driver meets you in arrivals holding a name board, so it is a short walk to the car.
British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa (flown by Air Dolomiti), SWISS, ITA Airways, Luxair, Loganair and Aurigny, flying to more than 30 destinations.
Drop-offs happen on the forecourt in front of the terminal; pick-ups happen in the Short Stay car park.
It costs £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 a minute, and the longest stay is 10 minutes: going over brings a £100 enforcement charge, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days. Cameras log number plates, and the charge is paid online after the visit, by midnight the next day. Waiting on the forecourt, or leaving a car there, is not allowed.
Collections use the Pick-Up area in the Short Stay car park, never the forecourt. It charges £10 for up to 20 minutes, £16.90 for up to 30 minutes and £21.90 for up to an hour, card only; for a longer wait the airport asks drivers to move to the Main Stay car park. Its own advice is to pre-book a licensed minicab or executive car to collect you from the Pick-Up area.
The drop-off, pick-up and car parks are reached from the west over Connaught Bridge and from the east via Redgrave Bridge and Albert Road.
Charges and rules as published on londoncityairport.com, as of September 2026. The airport can change them, so check its website before you travel.
Canary Wharf is about 4 miles west by road, usually 10 to 15 minutes. The City is about 5 miles away and the West End about 8½, typically 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, heading west past Canary Wharf on the A1261 and A1203.
The airport has no direct shuttle to the other London airports. By car, Heathrow is about 26 miles across London; allow 75 minutes or more, and longer at rush hour. Gatwick is about 47 miles by the M25 and M23, usually 1½ hours or more.
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Choose your journey in seconds through our website or app. Fixed pricing means you know exactly what to expect.
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Meet Your Driver
Receive your driver’s details in advance and enjoy a professional meet & greet at your pickup point.
Travel with Confidence
Sit back and enjoy a comfortable, stress-free journey to your destination.
Select from our premium fleet vehicles
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Seven Seater
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All prices are fixed and include meet & greet service
From the moment you contact us, we do everything we can to ensure your booking and transfer run smoothly. An experienced driver with proven customer service skills and extensive local knowledge will meet you in a vehicle matched to your party size and luggage needs.
Professional chauffeurs with proven customer service skills and a commitment to safe, courteous travel.
Extensive knowledge of routes, traffic patterns, and the local area for efficient airport transfers.
Air-conditioned vehicles tailored to your passenger count and luggage requirements.
Reliable London City airport transfers for businesses, hotels, airlines, and international clients who expect punctuality, comfort, and professional service.
Corporate Clients
Hotels & Resorts
Airlines
International Clients
Average travel times to popular destinations
London City Airport is close to well-known landmarks, hotels, and visitor destinations in the area.
10 min drive
London's modern financial district with shops and riverside dining
15 min drive
Major entertainment venue for concerts, sports, and events
20 min drive
UNESCO World Heritage site with the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark
5 min drive
Leading exhibition and conference centre on the Royal Docks
London City Airport’s forecourt rules, pick-up area and journey times.
Plans change — we get it. Here's our fair and transparent cancellation terms.
Before 24 hours of pickup
Cancel your journey up to 24 hours before pickup time and receive a full refund. No questions, no fees.
100% Full Refund
Within 24 hours of pickup
Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee. This covers driver allocation and preparation costs.
50% Partial Charge
Complete transparency — no surprises, just honest pricing for extended waiting times.
Included in your fare. Time to collect luggage & clear customs
After the free 30 minutes at airport pick up point. £8 per 30 minutes
If driver needs to wait while en-route to destination. £20 per 1 hour
Traveling from a location not listed? Our team is ready to arrange your transfer 24/7.
