Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 5 miles from Blackheath, through the Blackwall Tunnel. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 15–30 minutes.
A taxi from Blackheath to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 5 miles and 15 min off-peak, or 30 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Blackheath, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Blackheath → London City | London City → Blackheath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £115 | from £115 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £130 | from £130 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £140 | from £140 |
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 heads down to the Blackwall Tunnel and along to Silvertown, a short run straight across the river.
By rail it is Southeastern from Blackheath to Woolwich Arsenal and then the DLR under the river to the airport.
By public transport: Southeastern to Woolwich Arsenal, then the DLR, about 35–45 min. The catch is a change at Woolwich Arsenal. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 15 min, or 30 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Blackheath (SE3) the route runs down to the Blackwall Tunnel and along to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows Silvertown and the Blackwall Tunnel back to SE3. That is about 5 miles: reckon 15 min off-peak and 30 min when the Blackwall Tunnel approaches 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 half an hour.
London City only needs you there about an hour before most flights. The Blackwall Tunnel approaches are busy before 09:30, so allow the full 30 minutes.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 15 to 30 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Blackheath is a village around its station and Tranquil Vale, set beside the open heath and Greenwich Park, with Georgian terraces such as The Paragon, big Victorian houses towards Lee and Kidbrooke, and All Saints' Church on the heath.
Roads across the heath have limited stopping. For houses facing the heath, the driver will pull into your road or the nearest side street and call when outside.
We also cover nearby Greenwich, Lee, Kidbrooke, Lewisham, Charlton, Westcombe Park, Hither Green and Eltham.
Local tip: London City is Blackheath's closest airport. For same-day business trips, book both legs together for 10% off the return.
£115 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £115 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 15 to 30 minutes over about 5 miles.
The driver uses the Silvertown Tunnel instead. The fare stays the same.
About 5 miles by road: 15 minutes off-peak and up to 30 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £130 and an 8-seater is £140, 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.