Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 11 miles from Belgravia, along the Embankment and through the City to Silvertown. A fixed £55 saloon each way, usually 35–60 minutes.
A taxi from Belgravia to London City Airport is £55 in a saloon, £70 in a 6-seat MPV and £80 in an 8-seater. It is about 11 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 60 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Belgravia, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Belgravia → London City | London City → Belgravia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £55 | from £55 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £70 | from £70 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £80 | from £80 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Airport drop-off and pick-up charges, tolls and waiting after landing are inside the price, and it does not change on the day. Book both directions together and the return is 10% off.
The driver follows the Embankment, crosses the City and drops through the Limehouse Link to the airport.
By rail it is the District or Circle line to Monument, a walk through to Bank and the DLR to the airport.
By public transport: District or Circle line to Monument, walk to Bank, then the DLR, about 40–50 min. The catch is a walk between stations with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 35 min, or 60 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Belgravia (SW1X / SW1W) the route runs along the Embankment, through the City and down the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and Limehouse Link, then the Embankment back to Belgravia. That is about 11 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 60 min when the Embankment and the City is busy.
London City is small and quick. Your driver meets you just outside arrivals with a name board, usually within minutes of you leaving the aircraft.
London City is quick to leave. Your driver waits just outside arrivals, and you are usually home within the hour.
London City needs you there about an hour before most flights. The Embankment is busy before 09:30, so allow the full hour then.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 35 to 60 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Belgravia is the grid of white stucco squares between Hyde Park Corner, Sloane Square and Victoria. Eaton Square and Belgrave Square are lined with embassies and private residences, and Motcomb Street and Elizabeth Street have small boutiques and cafés.
Many Belgravia addresses have a porter, a mews entrance or a residents-only square. Tell us how to reach the door and the driver will call ahead so your luggage can be brought down.
We also cover nearby Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Pimlico, Victoria, Mayfair, Westminster, Sloane Square and South Kensington.
Local tip: For a same-day return from Europe, book both legs together. The return is 10% off and follows your real landing time.
£55 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £55 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 35 to 60 minutes over about 11 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 11 miles by road: 35 minutes off-peak and up to 60 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £70 and an 8-seater is £80, each way. Both are fixed at booking.
Yes. Add child seats, boosters and buggies on the booking form and they are fitted before the driver arrives.
No. The fare is fixed when you book. Traffic, tolls and the hour are our problem, not a line on your bill.
Fares are fixed at booking and shown per vehicle. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and the exact pickup address. Page reviewed 28 September 2026.