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TfL Licensed · Since 2013

London City Airport Taxi
£55 Fixed to Central London

London's closest airport to the City and Canary Wharf. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board, and we track your flight so a delay costs you nothing.

✓ Single terminal ✓ No meter, no surge ✓ Meet & greet included ✓ 60 min free waiting
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4.8 / 5
From 2,400+ passengers
9 miles
London City to central London
60 min
Free waiting after landing
Since 2013
PCO No. 008740101
Fixed Prices

What a London City transfer costs

Every fare below is fixed at booking and covers the whole vehicle, not each seat. Nothing is added at the end of the journey.

VehiclePassengersLuggageFixed fare
Saloon CarToyota Prius or similar42 large, 2 hand£55
Estate CarSkoda Superb or similar43 large, 2 hand£61
MPV5Compact SUV or similar44 large, 2 hand£67
Business SaloonMercedes E-Class or similar42 large, 2 hand£70
Business EstateMercedes E-Class Estate43 large, 2 hand£74
People CarrierVW Caravelle or similar55 large, 3 hand£75
8 SeaterMercedes Vito or similar88 large, 8 hand£99

Fares shown are to central London. Enter your exact postcode in the form above for your own fixed quote. All road charges, including the London City drop-off charge and the congestion charge where it applies, are already included — there is nothing to pay on the day beyond the quoted fare.

Where To Find Your Driver

Meeting your driver at London City

London City has one compact terminal and is one of the quickest airports in Europe to get through. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board.

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Meet inside the arrivals hall
One terminal, so there is no wrong-building risk. Your driver waits in arrivals with your name on a board and takes the bags from there.
BA
Mostly short-haul Europe
British Airways CityFlyer, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss and other European carriers. Give us your flight number and we track it live.
Distance to central London
9 miles
20–40 minutes by car via the A13 or the Limehouse Link
Free waiting time
60 min
Counted from when your flight actually lands
Terminals
One
Compact and fast — often a few minutes from plane to arrivals
Worth Knowing

Fixed price against the rank

London City is close to the centre, so a metered black cab is not wildly expensive — but the fare still climbs with traffic, and the queue at the rank can be long after a busy arrival bank.

Black cab rank or surge rideshare

£40–£70
  • Metered fare rises in City and West End traffic
  • Rideshare surge kicks in exactly when flights land in waves
  • Queue at the rank after a long flight
  • Nobody is tracking whether your flight is late

Express Airport Cars

£55 fixed
  • Agreed at booking and printed on your confirmation
  • Same fare at 6am, at midnight, and on a bank holiday
  • Driver waiting inside arrivals with your name
  • Flight tracked — a two-hour delay costs you nothing
Popular Routes

London City to your part of London

Fixed fares from London City to the areas we cover most often. Every route includes flight tracking.

Why Choose Us

Not just a taxi. A proper welcome to London.

Here is what you get on every London City booking.

TfL licensed and insured
Licensed by Transport for London under PCO No. 008740101, with full private hire insurance on every journey.
Fixed price, always
What we quote is what you pay. No surge, no meter, no fuel or airport surcharges bolted on afterwards.
We track your flight
Your driver watches the actual flight, not the timetable. Delayed two hours? They adjust, and you pay nothing extra.
Drivers who know London City
DBS checked and familiar with the Docklands, the City and the Blackwall Tunnel alternatives at rush hour.
Room for the luggage
Saloon through to 8 seater. Child, infant and booster seats are available on request at no extra cost.
A real person on the phone
Call 0203 865 1942 at any hour and someone answers. No chatbot, no voicemail loop.
Simple Process

How your London City transfer works

From booking to your front door in four steps.

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Book online
Enter your flight, terminal and destination. You see the fixed price before you confirm anything.
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We track your flight
Your pickup time moves with the actual arrival time. You do not need to call or message anyone.
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Your driver meets you
Walk into arrivals and look for your name. Your driver takes the bags from there.
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Straight to the door
Direct to your hotel or home. No shared stops, no detours, nothing extra to pay.
Common Questions

London City transfer FAQ

Everything worth checking before you book.

How much is a taxi from London City Airport to central London?
A fixed £55 for a Saloon car carrying up to 4 passengers. Larger vehicles are available at the quote stage. The price is agreed at booking and does not change with traffic.
Is a pre-booked taxi cheaper than a black cab from London City?
London City is close to the centre, so a metered black cab typically runs £40 to £70 depending on where you are going and the traffic. Our price is fixed before you travel, includes meet & greet, and there is no queue at the rank.
Where does my driver meet me at London City Airport?
Inside the arrivals hall, holding a name board. London City has one terminal, so there is no risk of waiting at the wrong building. Give us your flight number when booking.
How long does it take from London City Airport to central London?
London City is about 9 miles from central London, which takes 20 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic. Canary Wharf is around 10 minutes away.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your actual flight rather than the scheduled time, so your driver adjusts automatically at no extra charge. You also get 60 minutes of free waiting from the moment you land.
Can you take me to Canary Wharf or the City?
Yes — Canary Wharf, the City, Mayfair, Westminster or anywhere else in London. London City Airport is ideal for business trips to the financial districts.
How many terminals does London City Airport have?
London City has one terminal, and it is one of the fastest airports in Europe to get through.
Do you offer return transfers to London City Airport?
Yes, and booking both journeys together gives you a combined rate. Select Return Journey on the booking form.
Can you take me from London City to Heathrow or another airport?
Yes, we provide airport-to-airport transfers between London City and Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and Southend for connecting flights.

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