Our Happy Customers
4.9 out of 5
London City Airport Taxi
Pre-book a fixed-price London City Airport taxi. Flight tracking, 45 minutes free wait from touchdown, and a driver waiting at the Short Stay pickup zone.
4.9 out of 5
Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
Ahmed R
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
Noel D
Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
Daniel H
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
Hannah S
Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman ALondon City Airport Taxi & Transfers
UK Airport Taxi runs pre-booked LCY transfers 24 hours a day, every day. Your fare is fixed when you book, not when the meter stops. We cover taxi to London City Airport for early departures, taxi from London City Airport for arrivals, and inter-airport transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Every London City Airport taxi service booking includes, at no extra cost:
- Driver waiting in the Short Stay pickup zone with SMS confirmation before landing
- 45 minutes free waiting time from actual touchdown
- Live flight tracking, so early or late landings need no phone call
- Free child seats on request, fitted before pickup
- Fixed fare with no surge pricing and no drop-off fee added on the day
Optional add-on: meet and greet inside arrivals with a name board, £20.
Taxi to London City Airport
Book your taxi to London City Airport at least 12 hours before pickup for the best fare and vehicle choice. Your driver arrives 5 to 10 minutes early and helps load luggage from your door.
LCY's first departures leave at 06:00. Most business travellers book pickups between 04:15 and 04:45 to clear bag drop and security with time to spare. Pre-dawn pickups carry no night premium with us.
Where we pick up for a taxi to London City Airport:
- Central London hotels: Mayfair, Marylebone, West End, South Bank
- East London: Canary Wharf, Docklands, Stratford, Shoreditch
- City of London: Liverpool Street, Bank, Moorgate, London Bridge
- Home counties: Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Surrey
Taxi from London City Airport
We track your flight from wheels-up to touchdown, so an early or late arrival triggers an automatic adjustment with no phone call needed. Your 45 minutes of free waiting time starts from actual landing, not scheduled arrival.
Standard pickup (included in every fare)
Your driver waits in the Short Stay pickup zone, a two-minute walk from arrivals. About 15 minutes before you land, you get an SMS with the vehicle registration and the exact bay number. Walk out of arrivals, cross to the Short Stay bay, find your vehicle, and skip the black cab queue.
Meet and greet upgrade (£20 add-on)
Prefer to be met inside the terminal? Add meet and greet for £20 at the booking stage. The driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board bearing your name, helps with your luggage, and walks you to the vehicle in the Short Stay car park. Ideal for arriving with children, oversized luggage, or after a long-haul connection.
Travelling with a family, group, or oversized luggage? Book an MPV 6 or MPV 8 at the quote stage and we send a vehicle sized for the load, not a saloon that leaves bags on the kerb.
London City Airport Taxi Prices
London City Airport taxi prices are fixed at the moment you book. What you see on the quote is what you pay. No meter, no 05:00 surge multiplier, no luggage supplement, no card surcharge.
Sample fixed fares from LCY (saloon, one-way):
| Route | From (Saloon) |
|---|---|
| LCY to Canary Wharf | £35 |
| LCY to Central London | £94 |
| LCY to Heathrow | £132 |
| LCY to Gatwick | £111 |
| LCY to Stansted | £78 |
| LCY to Luton | £97 |
| LCY to Cambridge | £109 |
Fares include the £8 LCY forecourt drop-off charge that came into force on 6 January 2026. You do not pay it separately on the day, we absorb it into the fixed fare and the driver settles it with the airport.
For a full breakdown across every airport we cover, see our airport taxi prices page.
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Popular London City Airport Taxi Routes
The routes below are the ones we run most from LCY. Each page shows journey time, distance, sample fixed fare and route detail.
- London City Airport to Heathrow taxi
- London City Airport to Gatwick taxi
- Cambridge to London City Airport taxi
- London City Airport to Stansted taxi
- Luton to London City Airport taxi
- London City Airport to Paddington taxi
- London City Airport to Kings Cross taxi
- Waterloo to London City Airport taxi
- London City Airport to Victoria Station taxi
Why Book with UK Airport Taxi?
Three things sit behind every LCY transfer booking:
Fixed fare, quoted before you book
No meter running while a driver takes the scenic route. No surge at 05:00 for the earliest departure. No card fee at checkout. The number on the quote is the number you pay.
Optional meet and greet with name board
Add meet and greet to any LCY arrival for £20. The driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with bags, and walks you to the vehicle in the Short Stay car park. Standard Short Stay bay pickup is included on every arrival at no extra cost, with 45 minutes of free waiting time from touchdown covering passport control and baggage reclaim on both options.
TfL-licensed drivers, checked and insured
Every driver holds a current PCO badge, carries full hire and reward insurance, and passes a DBS background check before their first job. Vehicles are TfL-plated and inspected annually.
For inter-airport transfers we also run dedicated hubs for the Heathrow Airport taxi service, the Gatwick Airport taxi, the Stansted Airport taxi< and the Luton Airport taxi service.
London City Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off Information
LCY has one terminal at Hartmann Road, London E16 2PX, in the Royal Docks. The taxi rank for licensed black cabs sits directly outside the terminal exit.
Where pre-booked minicabs pick up
Pre-booked minicabs, including UK Airport Taxi, meet passengers at the designated pick-up area in the Short Stay car park, a two-minute walk from arrivals. Your driver sends an SMS with vehicle registration and exact meeting point about 15 minutes before your flight lands.
LCY drop-off charge (from 6 January 2026)
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 minutes | £8.00 |
| Each additional minute | £1.00 |
| Maximum stay | 10 minutes |
| Blue Badge holders | Exempt (pre-registration required) |
Pre-booked customers of UK Airport Taxi do not pay this charge separately - the driver settles it and the fee is already inside your fixed fare.
Getting to LCY by road
Main road access is via the A1020 Lower Lea Crossing and the A13 for direct routes into and out of central London. The A406 North Circular connects to the M11 north and the M25 for onward routes across the UK. The Blackwall Tunnel (A102) is the fastest cross-river link for pickups from south London.
Nearest DLR station
London City Airport DLR station sits adjacent to the terminal. Trains run to Bank in 22 minutes and to Canary Wharf via Poplar in 13 minutes. If you have luggage or two-plus passengers, a pre-booked minicab is usually faster door-to-door and cheaper per person than combined DLR tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi to London City Airport?
A pre-booked taxi to London City Airport starts from £35 for a saloon from central London and around £45 from further zones. Fares are fixed at booking and include the £8 LCY drop-off charge. Meet and greet at arrivals is an optional £20 add-on. Larger vehicles (MPV 6 and MPV 8) carry a small supplement above the saloon rate.
Can I book a taxi from London City Airport in advance?
Yes. We recommend booking at least 12 hours ahead for the best price and guaranteed vehicle. Same-day bookings are accepted if a driver is available in your area, but pre-booking locks in the fixed fare and lets you add the £20 meet and greet upgrade.
Do you provide meet and greet at London City Airport?
Yes, meet and greet at London City Airport is available as a £20 add-on at the booking stage. The driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board and walks you to the vehicle. Standard pickup is included at no extra cost: the driver waits at the Short Stay bay and sends you an SMS with vehicle details about 15 minutes before landing.
Are London City Airport pick-up and drop-off charges included in the price?
Yes. The £8 LCY drop-off charge introduced on 6 January 2026 is absorbed into your fixed fare. There is no extra to pay on the day, no surprise line item, and no cash payment to the driver at the airport.
Do you offer London City Airport to Heathrow transfers?
Yes. A fixed-price taxi from London City Airport to Heathrow starts from £132 and takes around 60 to 90 minutes depending on terminal and traffic. The route runs via the A13, A406 North Circular and M4. We also cover the return leg, Heathrow to LCY, at the same fixed fare.
How far in advance should I book my London City Airport taxi?
At least 12 hours ahead is ideal, particularly for weekday morning pickups between 04:00 and 06:00 when LCY's earliest departures leave. Weekend and off-peak bookings can often be confirmed a few hours out. For return trips, book both legs together to lock in both fares.
Can I book a return taxi from London City Airport?
Yes. Outbound and return can be booked together in a single quote, which fixes both fares at the point of booking. Return trips include the same 45-minute free waiting time and live flight tracking as outbound trips. Meet and greet on the return leg is available as the same £20 upgrade.
Do you provide child seats for London City Airport transfers?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and booster seats are provided free of charge on request at booking. Please specify the age and weight of each child so we fit the correct seat before pickup. Rear-facing infant seats and Group 2/3 booster cushions are both available.
What happens if my flight to London City Airport is delayed?
Your driver adjusts automatically. We track your flight from wheels-up to touchdown, so a delay or an early landing does not affect your pickup. There is no extra charge for delays. Your 45 minutes of free waiting time starts from actual landing, not scheduled arrival.
Are your drivers licensed and insured?
Yes. Every driver holds a current TfL PCO (Private Hire) licence, passes an enhanced DBS check before their first job, and drives a TfL-plated vehicle carrying full hire and reward insurance. Vehicles pass an annual TfL inspection above the standard MOT.
Do you operate 24 hours a day at London City Airport?
Yes, we run a 24/7 dispatch for LCY. Bookings for the earliest 06:00 departures and for late-night arrivals are handled without a night surcharge. Our booking form accepts pickups at any time of day, seven days a week.
See all our airport transfer answers on the frequently asked questions
Book Your London City Airport Taxi Today
Get a fixed-price quote for your London City Airport taxi in 60 seconds. Enter your pickup point, destination and time, pick your vehicle, and confirm. Booking confirmation, driver photo and vehicle registration land in your inbox within two minutes.
Prefer to talk? Call our 24/7 dispatch or get a quote through the online form.
Ready to Book Your Gatwick Airport Taxi?
Get an instant Gatwick taxi quote — one fixed fare, both terminals, every UK postcode.
Book in just 2 minutes. Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pickup.