Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 19 miles from Colindale, east along the North Circular to the Royal Docks. A fixed £85 saloon each way, usually 55–85 minutes.
A taxi from Colindale to London City Airport is £85 in a saloon, £100 in a 6-seat MPV and £110 in an 8-seater. It is about 19 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Colindale, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Colindale → London City | London City → Colindale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £85 | from £85 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £100 | from £100 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £110 | from £110 |
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 North Circular east to Beckton and into the Royal Docks, avoiding central London.
By rail it is the Northern line to Bank and the DLR to the airport, a long ride with one change.
By public transport: Northern line to Bank, then the DLR, about 65–80 min. The catch is a long Tube ride and a change at Bank. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 85 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Colindale (NW9) the route runs east along the North Circular to Beckton and the Royal Docks. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Royal Docks and the North Circular back to NW9. That is about 19 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when the North Circular through Walthamstow and Redbridge 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. The North Circular is busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 55 to 85 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Colindale has been transformed by large new developments such as Colindale Gardens, Beaufort Park and Silk Park, alongside older streets around the Edgware Road and the RAF Museum. Many residents live in apartment blocks with a concierge.
Give us your building name and entrance, and the driver will meet you at the lobby or the nearest drop-off point.
We also cover nearby Hendon, Burnt Oak, Kingsbury, Mill Hill, West Hendon, The Hyde, Edgware and Queensbury.
Local tip: For a same-day return, book both legs together. The return is 10% off and follows your real landing time.
£85 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £85 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 55 to 85 minutes over about 19 miles.
Yes. Contact our desk about account billing.
About 19 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £100 and an 8-seater is £110, 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.