Need a taxi to London City Airport? Onward Travel Solutions runs pre-booked London City airport taxis from across London, Essex and Kent, 24 hours a day. Most London routes have a fixed fare by postcode, the airport fee is included, and you pay the driver on the day. Use the form above to price every vehicle, including executive cars for business trips.
London City Airport Taxi Prices
These are live one-way quotes from our booking system to London City Airport, taken on 10 October 2026 for a weekday daytime pickup. Each price already includes the £5 airport parking and drop-off fee. Put your own address in the booking form for an exact figure.
| From | Saloon (3 passengers, 3 cases) |
Estate (4, 4) |
People carrier (6, 5) |
8-seater (8, 8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford | £45.04 | £50.90 | £57.73 | £81.17 |
| Canary Wharf | £49.92 | £55.78 | £62.61 | £86.05 |
| Stratford | £49.92 | £55.78 | £62.61 | £86.05 |
| Romford | £52.85 | £59.68 | £68.47 | £92.89 |
| Greenwich | £54.80 | £60.66 | £67.50 | £90.93 |
| King’s Cross | £55.78 | £62.61 | £71.40 | £98.74 |
| Liverpool Street | £58.71 | £68.47 | £76.28 | £101.67 |
| Paddington | £59.68 | £66.52 | £76.28 | £100.70 |
| Bromley | £62.61 | £69.45 | £79.21 | £105.58 |
| London Bridge | £63.59 | £69.45 | £77.26 | £103.63 |
| London Victoria | £67.50 | £74.33 | £83.12 | £107.53 |
| Croydon | £71.40 | £80.19 | £91.91 | £117.30 |
| Chelmsford | £72.38 | £82.14 | £96.79 | £114.37 |
| Wimbledon | £79.21 | £88.98 | £101.67 | £124.13 |
| Basildon | £84.87 | £96.11 | £113.34 | £150.82 |
Many of these are fixed route fares set by postcode district, so the price is the same whenever you travel. Where no fixed fare is set, the booking system calculates the price from the actual driving distance and time for your trip, and shows you the breakdown before you confirm. Book the return at the same time and the return leg is 5% cheaper.
Getting to London City Airport
London City Airport is in the Royal Docks in Newham, E16, a short drive east of Canary Wharf. It is London’s closest airport to the City and has one compact terminal, so the walk from the drop-off point to check-in is short. That makes it a favourite for business trips and short European breaks.
Don’t rely on the airport’s size to cut it fine: work to your airline’s check-in cut-off and allow extra time on weekday mornings, when the roads through east London and the Blackwall Tunnel approaches are slow.
Arriving at London City: Your Pickup
Add your flight number when you book. We track the flight and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands, so a delay in the air or a slow passport queue doesn’t cost you anything extra. Your driver’s details and contact number come with your booking confirmation.
London City Airport Taxi or the DLR?
The airport has its own DLR station with trains to Canary Wharf, Bank and Stratford. For one person with hand luggage going into the City, the DLR is hard to beat. A taxi makes more sense for families, groups, large cases, late arrivals and anywhere that would mean changing trains. From Canary Wharf or Stratford, a saloon is £49.92.
Taxi from London City Airport
Fixed route fares apply in both directions, so a taxi from London City Airport into town costs the same as the trip out. Canary Wharf, Stratford and Greenwich are the quickest to reach; the West End and Paddington take longer, especially at rush hour.
Business Travel
A large share of London City passengers are on business. Book for colleagues or visitors, add a reference in the booking notes, and choose an executive car or executive minivan. The driver’s details are sent before pickup, so your guest knows who to look for.
Which Vehicle Do You Need?
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Hand luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | — |
Our saloons seat three, not four, so that there is room for everyone’s cases. A family of four should book an estate. For client pickups, the executive car is the usual choice.
Paying and Changing Your Booking
- Pay the driver. You don’t pay anything online. The fare is agreed at booking and paid to the driver on the day.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking. Inside 24 hours, call us.
- Returns booked together get 5% off the return leg.
London City Airport Transfer Routes
- Ilford to London City taxi
- Canary Wharf to London City taxi
- Stratford to London City taxi
- Romford to London City taxi
- Greenwich to London City taxi
- Croydon to London City taxi
- Chelmsford to London City taxi
- Basildon to London City taxi
See every route we cover on the London City transfer routes page.
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London City Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi to London City Airport from Canary Wharf?
£49.92 in a saloon from our booking system.
How much is a taxi to London City Airport from central London?
A saloon is £55.78 from King’s Cross, £58.71 from Liverpool Street and £67.50 from London Victoria.
Is the airport fee included?
Yes. A £5 airport parking and drop-off fee is in every quote.
Can I book an executive car?
Yes. Choose Executive or Executive minivan in the booking form.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking.
Book Your London City Airport Taxi
Enter your pickup and drop-off in the form at the top of the page to see the price for every vehicle. Official airport information is on the London City Airport website.