How far is London City Airport from city Centre?

London City Airport is only around 6 miles (9.6km) from the centre of London, the closest airport to the city centre.



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Bus from London City Airport The bus is definitely the cheapest option, but might not be the most convenient from London City Airport depending on your destination. Cost: A ticket costs £1.50. Journeys cannot be paid in cash, you must have a contactless card or an Oyster card.

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A single DLR train ticket from City airport (zone 3) to the Bank DLR station in the city centre of London (zone 1) costs just €5.10 (£4.50). Tickets can be bought at the DLR station at City airport from the ticket desks or automated ticket machines.

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Closest Airports to London by Travel Time
  • Heathrow Airport – 15 minutes by Heathrow Express train to London Paddington.
  • London City Airport – ~20 minutes to most destinations in London.
  • Gatwick Airport – 30 minutes by Gatwick Express to London Victoria.
  • Luton Airport – 35 minutes by train + shuttle bus to London St.


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From the London railway stations, the airport is easily accessible by the London underground. The nearest underground station to the airport is Canning Town. Canning Town is on the Jubilee Line, and DLR services are available between the airport and this station.

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With space limited in the London Docklands area, and comparatively low passenger volumes, London City Airport is small compared with several other airports serving London, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southend and Luton.

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If you are travelling into Central London from City Airport then the only realistic public transport option (apart from a taxi) is the Docklands Light Railway. There are frequent London red bus services that visit City Airport but they are only for the immediate local area.

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Catch a ride just outside our terminal There is a cab rank with licensed London Black Taxis outside the terminal building, many with built-in wheelchair access. Fares can vary according to time of day and traffic conditions – ask your driver for details.

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Major airports in London. In 2022, four of the airports in London served more than 10 million passengers: London-Heathrow, London-Gatwick, London-Stansted and London-Luton. While much smaller than the others, London-City is also worth mentioning as it's perhaps the most convenient London airport.

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As was perhaps to be expected, London City Airport, the closest airport to the City, is also the most expensive.

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Tube. The Piccadilly line runs to Heathrow Airport terminals 2,3 and 5.

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Heathrow Airport on the Tube and on the Elizabeth line. Gatwick Airport on Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink train services. London City Airport on the DLR.

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Buses Are The Cheapest Public Transport In London As long as you scan the same card on each journey you will not be charged again within an hour. Daily caps on buses are £4.95, and if you have the time, travelling by bus is easily one of the best and cheapest ways to see some of London's landmarks.

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