Fixed Price £51
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Central London to London City Airport Taxi from £51
Rather than dragging a case down to Bank for the DLR, let LondonAirport‑Taxi.com collect you from your West End hotel or office and take the Embankment, The Highway and the Limehouse Link straight to the Royal Docks terminal.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every London City fare.
Looking for a reliable Central London to London City Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com picks up across the West End — the theatre streets of Covent Garden, the hotels around Trafalgar Square and the Strand, the side streets of Soho and the quieter squares of Mayfair and Marylebone — and drives you to the single terminal on Hartmann Road at a price fixed when you book. Most runs head east along the Victoria Embankment and Upper and Lower Thames Street, past the Tower and along The Highway into the Limehouse Link tunnel. When the river road is jammed, the driver can go north instead, along Euston Road and City Road, picking up the A13 at Aldgate for the run through Limehouse and Canning Town.
Landing back at City after a meeting in Zurich or a weekend in Nice? Your driver watches the flight number, so an early or late arrival simply moves the pickup, and you get 60 minutes of free waiting counted from the actual landing time. You are met inside the arrivals hall with a name board, then walked to the car rather than left to find the DLR platform with your luggage. Travelling with small children? Up to two child seats are free in any MPV or larger vehicle, fitted before you are collected; just ask when you book. The airport drop-off charge is already included in the fixed fare, and the price stays the same for a midnight landing or a bank holiday.
Why Choose Our Central London to London City Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Central London and the wider London to London City's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A13 Route
35 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Central London to London City: Distance, Drive Time & A13 Route
From the Strand, the driver drops down to the Victoria Embankment and follows the river east under Blackfriars, along Upper and Lower Thames Street and past Tower Hill onto The Highway. The Limehouse Link tunnel and Aspen Way then carry you past Canary Wharf to the Lower Lea Crossing, and the Royal Docks road leads over the Connaught Bridge to Hartmann Road and the terminal forecourt. If the Embankment is closed for an event or roadworks, the usual fallback is Euston Road and City Road to Old Street, then Commercial Street down to Aldgate and the A13 Commercial Road east to Canning Town.
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Travel Time~35 Minutes via A13
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Main RouteA13 → London City
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Pick-up AreasAll WC postcodes covered
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AirportLondon London City (LCY)
Why choose our Central London to London City taxi:
- check_circleDirect A13 route—no rail changes, no shuttle at the airport end
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Central London address, WC postcodes included
- check_circlePre-booked cars for the first and last flights of the day
- check_circleHold luggage, pushchairs and golf bags travel in the right vehicle, not on your lap
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- • Covent Garden
- • Trafalgar Square
- • Soho
- • Mayfair
- • Leicester Square
- • Strand and Aldwych
Central London to London City Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Central London to London City fares — no hidden charges, no surge pricing. Every price is door-to-door with meet & greet, flight monitoring and 60 minutes’ free waiting, and the London City airport drop off charges are handled for you.
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 3 large bags | £51 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £57 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £76 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £67 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £73 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £86 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £136 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £106 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £156 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi prices to London City airport across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current black cab fares or estimate the trip with our taxi cost calculator.
Same fixed fare at any hour, including late-night pickups and bank holidays.
London City Airport Taxi Routes Across Central and East London
Popular nearby London City routes: City of London to London City taxi, Canary Wharf to London City run, Stratford to London City taxi.
Related local taxi guides: How to get to London City Airport · London Congestion Charge and taxis · Taxi to The Savoy · London City live arrivals board
Choose Your Vehicle for the Central London to London City Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage. Every car is air-conditioned and driven by a licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £51
Estate
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From £57
Executive
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From £76
MPV 5 Seater
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From £67
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available in MPVs and larger vehicles (free of charge, max 2).
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardCentral London to London City: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Public transport from Central London to London City means changes and timetables; a private car is one fixed fare, door to door.
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Rail means DLR from Bank or Tower Gateway to London City Airport: one to two, around 30-40 min, from £3-7pp.
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Coach
By coach: Not a direct option: local bus + DLR. Around 45 min, £5-10pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 35 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £43.
Central London Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Central London and Greater London for London City transfers.
•Covent Garden
•Soho
•Mayfair
•Marylebone
•Fitzrovia
•Bloomsbury
Wider Central London Area Coverage:
We also cover every WC postcode across Greater London and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Paddington (W2), Kensington (W8), Knightsbridge (SW1X), and the region’s business parks.
London City Airport Transfers
We run transfers to and from London City's main terminal, with a dedicated pickup zone right by arrivals. Your driver meets you inside with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.
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Central London to London City Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
West End Hotels & Short Stays
Visitors staying around Covent Garden, Leicester Square or Mayfair often fly in and out of City for a long weekend in town. A pre-booked car collects from the hotel entrance with the cases loaded, so there is no walk to the Tube with luggage through crowded pavements.
Mayfair & St James’s Business Trips
Many offices in Mayfair and St James’s send staff on day trips to Frankfurt, Geneva or Luxembourg through City. A fixed fare and an emailed confirmation make the trip easy to claim, and the driver times the pickup around the morning traffic on the Embankment.
How to Book Your Central London to London City Taxi
Quote and book in one pass on the booking page — address in, fixed London City fare out, any hour of the day. Step-by-step help lives in the London City airport taxi booking guide.
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Enter Your Central London Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Central London and surrounding areas.
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Choose Your Vehicle Type
Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.
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Add Extras & Flight Details
Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.
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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation
Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.
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24/7 Customer Support
Need assistance? Visit our contact page or WhatsApp us for booking help or last-minute changes.
Quick Quote
Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Central London to London City Airport transfer.
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Central London to London City Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Central London to London City taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Central London to London City Airport?
The fare shown above is the fixed, all-in price for a saloon, and the table lists every larger vehicle. It already includes the airport drop-off charge, and it does not change at night, at weekends or on bank holidays.
How long does the drive from Central London to London City take?
Plan on the drive time shown above for the run from the West End along the Embankment and The Highway. Weekday rush hours on the river road can add to that, so for a morning flight the driver will suggest a slightly earlier pickup.
Do you pick up from Mayfair and Fitzrovia as well as Covent Garden?
Yes. We collect from any address across the West End and the WC and W1 postcodes, including Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Soho, Marylebone and Holborn, on the same fixed-fare basis.
Where will the driver drop me and meet me at London City Airport?
London City has one terminal on Hartmann Road, and the car stops in the short-stay drop-off zone right outside the entrance. On the way back the driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board.
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Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
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Book Your Central London to London City Taxi Today
Lock in a fixed £51 fare for the Central London to London City run — licensed drivers, flight tracking on pickups, and one price from door to terminal.
- Fixed Fares from £51
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service