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London City is the Docklands airport: one runway on a former Thames dock, minutes from Canary Wharf and ExCeL, used mostly by business travellers on short flights. Zonetransfers sends a chauffeur to the hall where you exit customs before the run to London City from €109 per vehicle.
By road, LHR to London City is roughly 42 km, normally 1 h door to door. Zonetransfers quotes from €109 for the car and up to four people, agreed before you fly.
| Fare | from €109 per vehicle |
|---|---|
| Distance | 42 km |
| Drive | 1 h |
| 5–8 people | minivan |
Compact building: drop-off by the departures entrance.
Hotels and the exhibition centre five minutes away.
Office towers and business hotels across the dock.
Conferences at ExCeL: peaks on opening days.
Business flights at rush hour: leave Heathrow with margin.
From ExCeL to the O2 across the Thames in a few minutes.
Waterside restaurants.
One of the world's busiest arenas.
Planning excursions with stops? Book a car with driver in London by the hour.
Bankers heading to Canary Wharf, exhibitors at ExCeL and passengers connecting to a London City flight all make this cross-London run. One car, one driver who reads the traffic, and you arrive with your bags at the right door.
The transfer crosses London west to east via the A4 and the Embankment or the A406 North Circular, depending on traffic, to the Royal Docks. In about an hour you are at the London City terminal door.
A4 or M4 out of Heathrow.
The Embankment or the North Circular (A406).
Into the Docklands.
London City Airport, ExCeL or Canary Wharf.
Airlines occasionally move terminal. Because we follow the flight number, your chauffeur is always in the correct arrivals hall with a name board. Up to an hour of waiting is included from the moment the wheels touch the runway.
Should the chauffeur not be visible, wait by the arrivals barrier and ring the helpline on your booking; WhatsApp +34 654 381 547 is answered too.
| Hotel | Location | Why stay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza London Docklands | Royal Victoria Dock | On the dock, a few minutes from ExCeL. | Conferences |
| Hilton London Canary Wharf | South Quay | Next to the Canary Wharf offices with dock views. | Business |
| Novotel London ExCeL | Royal Victoria Dock | Linked to the exhibition centre. | Trade fairs |
Crossing London end to end depends on the time of day. The driver chooses between the Embankment and the North Circular on live traffic; leave a margin if your second flight departs at rush hour.
The great movable flood barrier on the river.
Former docks turned into offices and waterside walks.
The port's history in a Georgian warehouse.
Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory across the river.
For a Heathrow arrival and a London City departure, we recommend a minimum of 3 h 30 min. It leaves room for border control, bags, the motorway and check-in.
Full refund for cars and minivans cancelled two days or more in advance. Booking terms.
Yes, if you tell us. We pick the vehicle by boot space, so declare golf bags, bikes or extra cases when booking.
Yes. You can also use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Maestro, all online at the time of booking.
We recommend at least 3 h 30 min between landing at Heathrow and your departure from London City.
About an hour for 42 km across London, from €109 per vehicle.
Not at all. Heathrow has four passenger terminals (2, 3, 4 and 5) and we go to whichever your flight uses on the day.
Type your arrival flight and where you are staying in London City and choose between saloon, executive car or minivan.
Page reviewed in October 2026.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker