A taxi from Gatwick to London City Airport costs £116.32 in a saloon with Onward Travel Solutions, and London City to Gatwick is the same fixed price. The saloon takes three passengers and three large cases, the fare is the same from the North and South Terminals, and any airport fees shown in your quote are already included. You pay the driver on the day.
Gatwick sits south of London and London City is in the Royal Docks to the east, about 35 miles apart by road. The people who book this transfer are usually connecting: flying into City on a short business hop and out of Gatwick on a holiday or long-haul flight, or the reverse. Below are the fares, how the drive compares with the train, and what to plan for if you’re connecting on the same day.
Gatwick to London City Airport Taxi Prices
Live fares from the OTS Taxi booking system, per vehicle and fixed before you travel.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Gatwick ↔ London City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £116.32 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £129.99 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £149.52 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £149.52 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £164.17 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | £199.18 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | from £334 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | from £392 |
Minibus prices vary slightly by terminal. Enter your exact pickup in the form at the top of the page to see the final price for each vehicle.
Cost per person
| Group | Vehicle | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 people | Saloon | £116.32 | £38.77 |
| 4 people | Estate | £129.99 | £32.50 |
| 6 people | People carrier | £149.52 | £24.92 |
| 8 people | 8-seater minivan | £164.17 | £20.52 |
Book the return at the same time and the return leg is 5% off. A saloon there and back comes to £226.82 instead of £232.64.
Business Travel Between Gatwick and City
A lot of this route is corporate travel. If you’re travelling for work, the Executive option gives you a quieter car with more room to take a call or work on the way. Your booking confirmation shows the fixed fare in writing, which makes expenses straightforward. If someone else is booking on your behalf, put your mobile number in the passenger details so the driver can reach you directly.
Taxi or Train?
The fastest train route goes into London Bridge, onto the Jubilee line to Canning Town, and then the DLR to the airport. That’s two changes, and on a good run it takes about 50 minutes to an hour. Going via Victoria and Bank takes longer. For one person with hand luggage the train is quick and cheaper. With heavy cases, children or a group, or late at night when connections thin out, the taxi saves you the stairs and the changes.
| OTS Taxi | Train + Jubilee + DLR | |
|---|---|---|
| Journey time | About 1h 10m off-peak, up to 2h at peak | About 50m–1h 10m |
| Changes | None | Two |
| Cost | £116.32 per saloon (up to 3) | Per person |
| Luggage | Space for 3 large cases in a saloon | Carried through stations |
Route and Journey Time by Road
Drivers choose the route on the day. Usually it’s either across south-east London to the Blackwall Tunnel, or the M25 round to the Dartford Crossing and back in along the A13. Off-peak, expect a little over an hour. The Blackwall Tunnel approach and the Dartford Crossing both queue at rush hour, so on a weekday morning or evening allow up to two hours.
Connecting Between Flights
London City is small, and check-in closes closer to departure than at Gatwick, but it closes overnight and its first flights leave early. If you’re catching one of those from Gatwick, book an early pickup rather than relying on the first trains. For a same-day connection, leave enough room for passport control, baggage reclaim and a possible two-hour drive. Onward Travel Solutions tracks your inbound flight and gives you one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands.
Pickup at Gatwick
Tell us whether you land at the North or South Terminal. Your driver meets you in arrivals; their name and phone number come with your booking confirmation.
Pickup at London City
London City’s arrivals hall is compact and you’re usually through quickly, so your driver will be waiting when you come out. The same flight tracking and hour of free waiting apply.
Paying and Changing Your Booking
Nothing is paid online. You pay the driver the agreed fare on the day. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking; inside 24 hours, call the OTS team.
Other Airport Connections
- Heathrow to London City Airport taxi
- Stansted to London City Airport taxi
- Heathrow to Stansted taxi
- Heathrow to Gatwick taxi
- Gatwick Airport taxi: all routes and fares
- London City Airport taxi: all routes and fares
Gatwick to London City Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to London City Airport?
£116.32 in a saloon for up to three people with Onward Travel Solutions, airport fees included. An estate is £129.99 and a people carrier for six is £149.52.
Is London City to Gatwick the same price?
Yes, the fixed fare is the same in both directions and from both Gatwick terminals.
How far is Gatwick from London City Airport?
About 35 miles by road.
How long does the journey take?
A little over an hour off-peak, and up to about two hours at weekday rush hour.
Is the train quicker?
Often, yes, at around 50 minutes to an hour with two changes. The taxi is the easier option with luggage, children or a group.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it lands.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day. Nothing is taken online.
Book Your Gatwick to London City Airport Taxi
Enter your terminal, flight number and passengers in the form at the top of the page to see the OTS Taxi price for every vehicle and book. Official airport information is on the London City Airport website.