Airport Transfers from London City Airport (LCY) to Ilford

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One-Way Transfer

A one-way transfer covers one journey between two addresses: the terminal to a flat by Ilford station, the airport to Goodmayes for an appointment at King George Hospital, or a home in Gants Hill to London City for a lunchtime flight. On arrival, the chauffeur tracks your flight and plans the pick-up around the real landing time; for the trip back, you set the pick-up time yourself, and the confirmation shows it.

Round-Trip Service

Round-Trip Service books both directions in one reservation: London City to a house near Valentines Park for a family visit and back to the Royal Docks ten days later, or the airport to an Ilford hotel before a week at ExCeL and back to the terminal when the stands come down. During big exhibitions, cars nearby are taken early. With both directions in one booking, the return is secured from the start; you set both pick-up times yourself, and the confirmation lists them.

Hourly Service

Hourly service keeps one chauffeur and one vehicle with you for a set number of hours. When you book, you set the start at LCY, the final address and the hours you need, and you add the day's plan to the reservation so the chauffeur has it before your flight lands. It suits an arrival day with appointments, not a straight run to one hotel.

London City Airport to Ilford: Route and Drive Time

Ilford, Redbridge's principal town, lies north-east of the Royal Docks. It is 6 miles by road, normally 20–30 minutes, so the time of your landing affects the ride more than the mileage. The car heads north through east London and reaches the town from the south-west.

Your drop-off depends on the part of town. Redbridge Town Hall and The Exchange mall anchor the High Road centre; Valentines Park and its mansion sit just north; Gants Hill sits further up, towards the A12 Eastern Avenue; Seven Kings and Goodmayes, home of King George Hospital, are to the east. Journey times vary with traffic and weather.

London City Airport to Ilford: Route and Drive Time

Meeting Your Chauffeur at London City Airport

London City has just the one terminal, so there is no choice to make on arrival. If you have a car booked, your route after landing leads to Short Stay parking for the collection.

For your arrival, the chauffeur tracks your flight and plans the pick-up around the real landing time. Your booking confirmation tells you where to meet, and the exact spot follows the airport's own pick-up rules.

ExCeL is about 1 mile from the terminal. If you are exhibiting there and staying in Ilford, and you land on the morning of the show, the car can take you to the halls first and a second booking can bring you to the hotel in the evening.

Meeting Your Chauffeur at London City Airport

Arriving at Your Address in Ilford

Ilford moved from Essex into Greater London in 1965, yet its postcodes keep the IG prefix. The town's Elizabeth line station, a Zone 4 stop, adjoins the centre.

If your address is in a pedestrian part of the centre, send the full address with the booking and we will tell you how close the car can go. For the Kenneth More Theatre on Oakfield Road, the theatre name is enough; for a family home near Valentines Park, give the house number and street.

A visit to King George Hospital in Goodmayes needs the hospital name and, if you know it, the department.

From Ilford Back to London City Airport

Plan on 20–30 minutes for the run back to the airport on an ordinary day, more in the rush hour on the A406 and the A12. You set the pick-up time yourself, and the confirmation shows it.

Two December 2026 dates matter here. From 17 to 21 December the ExCeL halls next to the airport host the London International Horse Show; then Christmas Day and the Boxing Day substitute make 25 and 28 December bank holidays. If you fly home in that week, leave extra time around the docks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your airport transfer with Bookinglane.

How many minutes does the car need between London City Airport and Ilford?

Ilford is 6 miles away, normally 20–30 minutes, which makes it one of the shorter runs from this airport. Give the street or venue in the booking.

My flight to London City is postponed until the next morning. Do I need a new booking?

Send the new flight details to support so the booking follows them. After that, the chauffeur tracks your flight and plans the pick-up around the real landing time.

Where at London City does the chauffeur pick me up?

From Short Stay parking, which you reach on foot from the airport's only terminal. Your booking confirmation tells you where to meet, and the exact spot follows the airport's own pick-up rules.

Is Ilford still in Essex?

No. Since 1965 Ilford has belonged to Greater London as the chief town of Redbridge borough. Its postcodes start with IG.

A youth theatre group of 25 is performing at the Kenneth More Theatre. What should we book?

For the group on one flight, a Sprinter van carries up to 12 people with their bags, and bigger groups go by coach, with up to 56 seats. Teachers or parents on another flight are booked separately.

What do you need to know about London City Airport in 2026–2027?

ExCeL, beside the airport, stages the London International Horse Show on 17–21 December 2026. Then, in 2027, London City celebrates 40 years since its first flights.