Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 8 miles from Catford, via Lewisham and the river tunnels. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 25–45 minutes.
A taxi from Catford to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 8 miles and 25 min off-peak, or 45 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Catford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Catford → London City | London City → Catford |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 north through Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and crosses to the airport.
By rail it is Southeastern from Catford Bridge to London Bridge, the Jubilee line to Canning Town and then the DLR.
By public transport: Southeastern to London Bridge, Jubilee line to Canning Town, then the DLR, about 50–60 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 25 min, or 45 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Catford (SE6) the route runs north through Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and on to the airport. Coming back from London City the driver follows the tunnel and Lewisham back to SE6. That is about 8 miles: reckon 25 min off-peak and 45 min when Lewisham and the 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.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure. Lewisham and the tunnel approaches are busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 25 to 45 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Catford is Lewisham's civic centre, with the Broadway Theatre, the Town Hall and the famous cat above the Broadway, Rushey Green, two railway stations, Ladywell Fields, and the streets of Bellingham, Hither Green and Downham around it.
The South Circular and the A21 meet in the centre of Catford, and the junction is often busy. Give us your exact address and the driver will choose the best approach.
We also cover nearby Rushey Green, Bellingham, Hither Green, Ladywell, Lee, Forest Hill, Crofton Park and Downham.
Local tip: London City is Catford's closest airport. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
£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 25 to 45 minutes over about 8 miles.
Yes. Any tolls or charges on the route are included in the fixed fare.
About 8 miles by road: 25 minutes off-peak and up to 45 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.