Smooth sailing to London City Airport
Glide on water and air via London City Airport with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and British Airways Cityflyer!
Are you looking for a hassle-free and scenic journey to/from LCY? Look no further! Partnering with British Airways Cityflyer, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers offers a seamless and convenient way to reach your destination via Royal Wharf Pier.
Whether you're staying in the capital or just stopping by, why not make the most of your travel time? It's better by boat.
Keep an eye on British Airways Cityflyer communications for more special offers.
- Terms & Conditions
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- This offer is exclusively available for passengers holding a valid ticket for a British Airways flight departing from or arriving at London City Airport.
- This offer can only be redeemed when travelling with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers on the same date as the flight.
- To redeem the 25% discount, use the discount code provided by British Airways Cityflyer when booking a single ticket via thamesclippers.com/booking.
- Passengers may be required to present their British Airways boarding pass as proof of eligibility for the discount.
- To redeem the free hot drink, passengers must present their British Airways boarding pass when ordering at the onboard café bar.
- Only valid for one discounted single ticket and one 12oz hot drink per British Airways passenger.
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers reserves the right to suspend, cancel or amend this offer at any time without giving prior notice.
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Standard Conditions of Carriage apply.
About Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is London’s River Bus service on the Thames, stopping at 24 piers across the capital between Putney in the West and Barking Riverside in the East. Key piers include Battersea Power Station, Embankment, London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Royal Wharf Pier for London City Airport.
Take to the river and enjoy personal space, fresh air, onboard café bar, and iconic city views. You can even collect Avios when booking your ticket via the Uber app!
Onboard facilities
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Guaranteed seat
Comfortable seats in climate controlled cabins or enjoy the fresh air on the outside back deck.
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Café bar
Pick up a coffee and a snack, sit back and relax. A whole range of refreshments are available.
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Luggage permitted
Bring your luggage on board at no extra charge.
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Toilets
There are toilets with accessible facilities on board most of the fleet. Our larger boats also have baby changing tables.
Royal Wharf Pier
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Royal Wharf Pier, Bonnet Street, Royal Docks, London, E16 2SZ
East River Zone
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This pier is accessible
Accessible entrance: ///forks.ends.eating
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RB1 calls at Royal Wharf
Services stop here from early morning till late at night, 7 days a week
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Getting between pier and airport
Get between Royal Wharf Pier and LCY via Uber (7 min), DLR (14-15 min, via West Silvertown or Pontoon Dock) or public footpaths (30 min)
Times
The times below indicate the first and last departures from this pier and average service frequency and journey times. These times may vary. Please always check the timetable before travelling.
Westbound departures (to central London):
| First boat | Service frequency* | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 06:31 | every 30-60 minutes | 21:41 |
| Weekends | 08:26 | every 30 minutes | 20:56 |
Eastbound arrivals (from central London):
| First boat | Service frequency* | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 08:07 | every 30-60 minutes | 23:51 |
| Weekends | 09:44** | every 30 minutes | 23:51 |
*Service frequency can vary depending on the time of day, or which piers you wish to travel between. Please check the timetable for full details.
**The first weekend arrival requires an interchange at North Greenwich Pier. The first direct weekend service arrives at 10:27.
Average journey times from Royal Wharf Pier:
| North Greenwich | 4 minutes |
| Canary Wharf | 25 minutes |
| London Bridge City | 41 minutes |
| Embankment | 56 minutes |
| Battersea Power Station | 74 minutes |