United Kingdom London IFS Cloud Cable Car Entry Tickets

Yes. The IFS Cloud Cable Car may suspend operations without notice if there is a threat of lightning or thunder in the immediate area, or during extremely strong winds above the Thames. Before visiting it is recommended to check the TfL service status online or via the TfL app. River tides do not affect the service but strong Thames winds can cause temporary suspensions regardless of published opening times.

Yes, the IFS Cloud Cable Car is a wonderful experience for families and children of all ages. The gondolas are spacious and fully enclosed making them safe and comfortable for young visitors. The aerial views of the Thames and The O2 tend to captivate children enormously. Parents should note that the service may close at short notice due to weather so having a flexible plan is recommended.

Yes. The IFS Cloud Cable Car is operated by Transport for London and Travelcard holders receive a significant discount on the standard fare. Oyster card holders can also pay the reduced fare by tapping in and out at the cable car terminals. The discounted Travelcard fare makes the cable car an excellent addition to any day of sightseeing across London.

The cable car has two terminals. The Greenwich Peninsula terminal is adjacent to North Greenwich Underground station on the Jubilee line. The Royal Docks terminal is a short walk from Royal Victoria DLR station. The 188 bus from central London also serves North Greenwich. Both terminals are clearly signposted and easily accessible from across London.

From the cable car at 90 metres above the Thames you can see The O2 Arena directly below, the towers of Canary Wharf across the water, the skyscrapers of the City of London, the River Thames winding through the capital, the ExCeL Centre, Greenwich Peninsula, the Royal Docks, and on a very clear day the towers and landmarks of central London stretching towards the horizon.

The Night Flight is an extended evening experience on the IFS Cloud Cable Car available on Friday and Saturday evenings when the gondola speed is reduced to extend each crossing to approximately 12 to 13 minutes. As London's lights illuminate the city skyline below, the Night Flight transforms a standard cable car crossing into one of the most spectacular and atmospheric urban views available anywhere in London.

A single one-way journey on the IFS Cloud Cable Car takes approximately 10 minutes. A round trip therefore takes approximately 20 minutes. During the Night Flight experience on Friday and Saturday evenings the gondola speed is reduced, extending the journey to approximately 12 to 13 minutes each way for a more leisurely and atmospheric experience.

Yes. A Glass Floor cable car experience is available as an upgrade, placing visitors in a specially equipped gondola with a transparent floor. The glass floor provides a direct view down to the Thames 90 metres below, creating a thrilling and unique perspective of the river crossing. The Glass Floor experience must be booked separately and in advance as it is available on specific gondolas only.