Now you can travel to Heathrow by boat, courtesy of Uber.
British Airways has partnered with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to offer a scenic and convenient journey to London City Airport.
Passengers can enjoy a 25 per cent discount on tickets and a complimentary drink on the Thames.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, London’s River Bus service, stops at 24 piers across the city, from Putney Pier in the west to Barking Riverside in the east.
This special offer is available to travelers flying with BA Cityflyer, British Airways’ subsidiary airline based at London City Airport.
After disembarking at Royal Wharf Pier, passengers can take a short DLR ride to London City Airport, enjoying views of iconic landmarks like Big Ben, The London Eye, The Shard, and The Cutty Sark along the way.
Tom Stoddart, CEO of BA Cityflyer, said, “Not only is flying from London City a convenient and quick way to travel, but it allows our customers to really embrace our brilliant city. With views of the Canary Wharf skyline and the River Thames, it’s an airport like no other and working with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers helps us to extend the London experience beyond the airport.”
Discounted tickets are available from £4.20 per person within the East Zone or £7.69 from central London.
British Airways customers traveling to or from London City Airport on the same day can enjoy the 25 per cent discount by booking in advance at www.ba.com/londoncity.
They can also show their boarding pass at the onboard café bar to receive a complimentary hot drink.
BA CityFlyer operates Embraer 190 aircraft, flying to more than 30 destinations across the UK and Europe. Passengers can choose between Club Europe (business class) and Euro Traveller (economy) cabins.
Timetable:
Westbound departures from Royal Wharf Pier (to central London):
- Weekdays: First boat at 06:41, every 30-60 minutes, last boat at 21:36
- Weekends: First boat at 08:26, every 30-60 minutes, last boat at 20:56
Eastbound arrivals at Royal Wharf Pier (from central London):
- Weekdays: First boat at 06:04, every 30-60 minutes, last boat at 23:41
- Weekends: First boat at 09:44, every 30-60 minutes, last boat at 23:51
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