Book Your London City to Gatwick Transfer
Airportbee runs fixed-price, licensed transfers between London City and Gatwick, with your driver tracking your inbound flight so pickup happens when you actually land. One vehicle, no changes, and no working out which crossing or which Gatwick terminal you need.
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Quick facts
- Distance: around 35 miles direct; the road route via the A2 and M23 (crossing the Thames via the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel) is typically 45–50 miles
- Typical journey time: 70–100 minutes in normal traffic, longer if the river crossings are congested
- No direct train — reaching Gatwick by rail means routing through central London first
- Pickup: London City Airport terminal (single terminal)
- Drop-off terminals: Gatwick North or South Terminal
Crossing the Thames: Blackwall or Silvertown
Getting from London City to Gatwick means crossing the river early in the journey, then heading south on a fairly direct run. There are two ways to make that crossing: the older Blackwall Tunnel, which is narrow and prone to closures, or the newer Silvertown Tunnel, which opened in 2025 and runs alongside it — both now carry a toll, included in Airportbee’s fixed fare either way. After that, the route continues south via the A2 and onto the M23 towards Gatwick.
By road, London City and Gatwick are around 35 miles apart direct, or 45–50 miles by the standard route, with journey time typically 70–100 minutes. This is one of the harder Airportbee journeys to predict precisely, since river-crossing conditions can shift faster than ordinary motorway traffic.
Getting There Without a Car
There’s no direct train between London City and Gatwick — the rail option means routing through central London first, adding at least one change. It’s possible if you’re travelling light and have time to spare, but it isn’t a genuine shortcut on this particular route.
Pickup at London City
London City has a single, compact terminal, so there’s no terminal choice to confirm, and the walk from gate to arrivals is short. With Meet & Greet, your driver monitors your flight and adjusts to your actual landing time. Meet & Greet costs £17, and as an express-pickup airport you get 10 minutes of free waiting rather than the standard 5. Worth knowing if you’re timing this around a weekend: London City operates under a curfew, with no flights between roughly 12:30pm Saturday and 12:30pm Sunday. See the full London City Airport transfers guide for more.
Drop-off at Gatwick
Gatwick has two terminals — North and South — so confirm which one your onward flight uses at booking; they’re a short shuttle-train ride apart, not walking distance. See the full Gatwick Airport transfers guide for more.
Connecting Between Separately Booked Flights
Because London City and Gatwick have no shared airline network, any same-day connection between the two is a self-transfer — clear immigration if arriving internationally, collect your baggage, travel across London, then check in and clear security again. Given how unpredictable the river crossing can be compared with a straightforward motorway journey, it’s worth building in more margin than the road time alone suggests. Many travellers with checked luggage allow a minimum of around 4–5 hours between scheduled landing and departure, more during peak traffic.
If your inbound London City flight runs late, flight monitoring means your driver adjusts to your actual landing time automatically, so a delay doesn’t mean a missed pickup.
Fixed Price, Confirmed Before You Travel
Airportbee runs fixed fares for every booking channel — phone, app, live chat, email or online — so the price you’re quoted is the price you pay, regardless of traffic or tunnel conditions on the day. Get your live fixed quote through the booking engine below.
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Choosing Your Vehicle
A Saloon covers most solo and business journeys on this route. Families or anyone with more luggage should look at an Estate or 6-Seater; groups can use the 8-Seater. For a business transfer where comfort matters more than boot space, the Executive option is available.
Why Book Airportbee
- Fixed price agreed before you travel — traffic and tunnel conditions on the day don’t change what you pay
- Flight monitoring on your London City landing and your booking details
- Meet & Greet available at both London City and Gatwick
- Fully licensed, TfL-authorised vehicles and PCO-certified drivers
- 24/7 booking and support, 365 days a year
London City to Gatwick FAQs
How far is London City from Gatwick?
Around 35 miles direct. By road, via the A2 and M23 through the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel, it’s typically 45–50 miles.
How long does it take to get from London City to Gatwick?
Usually 70–100 minutes in normal traffic. River-crossing conditions are the main source of unpredictability on this route, more than typical motorway traffic elsewhere.
Is there a direct train from London City to Gatwick?
No. Rail options route through central London first, adding at least one change.
Which Gatwick terminal will I be dropped at?
Confirm North or South at booking — they’re a short shuttle-train ride apart, not walking distance.
Does London City Airport fly on weekends?
Not in the early-to-mid part of Saturday afternoon — London City operates under a curfew with no flights between roughly 12:30pm Saturday and 12:30pm Sunday.
How much does a transfer from London City to Gatwick cost?
Airportbee runs fixed fares agreed before you travel, so the price doesn’t change with traffic or tunnel conditions on the day. Get a live quote through the booking engine for your exact route and vehicle.
What happens if my flight into London City is delayed?
Airportbee tracks your flight and adjusts your pickup to your actual landing time, so a delay doesn’t mean a missed pickup.
Book your fixed-price London City to Gatwick transfer today — flight-monitored, door-to-door, no surprises at the terminal.
