Crystal Palace to London City Airport Transfers (Route, Time, Distance)
The journey is about 11 miles. Drivers head east through Sydenham and Catford or Lewisham, join the A2 and then the A102 towards the Greenwich Peninsula. From there, there are two ways under the Thames.
The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April 2025 and comes up close to the Royal Docks, which suits LCY well. The Blackwall Tunnel is the older option and leads onto the A1020 towards the airport. Both tunnels now carry a user charge. Your driver will pick the crossing that looks quickest on the day.
In light traffic, a Crystal Palace to London City Airport transfer can take around 35 minutes. At peak times, allow 50 to 55 minutes. These are typical times, so please check your route on the day and leave a margin.
London City Airport Pickups with Meet and Greet
Most people fly into City for business or a short break, and they want to get home fast. We track your flight number so the driver is ready when you land, even if you are early.
With meet and greet, your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board and walks you to the car. Without it, the driver phones you after landing and tells you where the car is parked. Because LCY is small, the walk to the car is usually short.
LCY Airport Drop-Off and Pickup
London City has one compact terminal on Hartmann Road. There are no terminals to choose and the building is easy to get around.
Minicab to London City Airport Departures
For departures, the driver uses the drop-off area in front of the terminal. City Airport is known for short check-in times, but security queues still build up on busy mornings. We suggest arriving at least an hour before a short-haul flight unless your airline tells you otherwise.
Minicab from LCY Arrivals
For arrivals, pickups take place close to the terminal. The driver will confirm the exact spot when they call, or meet you inside with a name board if you booked meet and greet.
Executive Cars to City Airport
Many City Airport passengers are on business trips. If you want a more polished arrival at the departures door or a quiet car to work in on the way home, book an executive car. It seats up to four passengers with room for cabin bags and a couple of cases.
Business Travel Cars to LCY
Companies book us for regular staff trips to LCY. We can take bookings for several travellers on different flights, track every one and keep a record of each journey for expense claims. Receipts are sent by email after the trip. Call us to talk about regular business travel.
Why City Airport Suits South-East London
From SE19, SE20 and SE26, London City Airport is often the quickest airport to reach. There is no long motorway run, and the new tunnel has made the river crossing simpler. For short business trips to Europe, many of our customers now choose City over the bigger airports for that reason alone.
Crystal Palace to London City Airport Phone Number
Call 020 8659 9000 at any hour to book or amend an LCY transfer. If you are rushing to a meeting and your flight changes, a quick call is often easier than a form. Have your flight number and pickup address ready.
Airport Minicab Service Crystal Palace
City Airport is one of five London airports we cover. Holiday travellers often use our Crystal Palace to Heathrow Airport transfer or the minicab to Gatwick Airport, while budget flights often leave from the airports covered by our Stansted transfers and Luton Airport minicab pages.
LCY Airport Cars from Crystal Palace
Pickups come from right across SE19, SE20 and SE26. We regularly collect City-bound travellers from Sydenham, Beckenham and Upper Norwood. If your day starts in central London instead, we also run the London Bridge Station transfer for trains and meetings in the City.
Vehicle Types
Choose the car that fits your group and bags. City flights often mean light luggage, but family trips can still bring big cases.
Standard Car
A saloon carries up to four passengers with around two large cases. Most solo and couple trips to LCY use this car.
Estate
An estate carries up to four passengers with a larger boot for extra bags or sports kit.
MPV
Our 6 seater minicab carries up to six passengers and around four large cases.
Minibus Hire (8 Seater)
Our 7 seater minicab carries seven or eight passengers for teams and families travelling together.
Book London City Airport Minicabs in Seconds
Use the form on this page to see your fixed fare. Enter your pickup address, select London City Airport, add your flight number and choose the car. You can pay by card or cash and add child seats on request.
