Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 10 miles from Dulwich, via Lewisham and the Blackwall Tunnel. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 35–55 minutes.
A taxi from Dulwich to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 10 miles and 35 min off-peak, or 55 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Dulwich, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Dulwich → London City | London City → Dulwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 east via Lewisham and the A2 to the Blackwall Tunnel and across to Silvertown.
By rail it is a train to London Bridge, the Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR to the airport.
By public transport: Train 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 35 min, or 55 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Dulwich (SE21 / SE22) the route runs east via Lewisham and the A2 to the Blackwall Tunnel and Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows Silvertown, the Blackwall Tunnel and Lewisham back to Dulwich. That is about 10 miles: reckon 35 min off-peak and 55 min when Lewisham and 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.
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 35 to 55 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Dulwich covers the leafy village around Dulwich Village and the Picture Gallery, the big family houses near Dulwich College and Dulwich Park, and the busier streets of East Dulwich around Lordship Lane.
Dulwich has no Tube station, and some roads, such as College Road, have a toll gate. Tell us your address and the driver will plan the approach.
We also cover nearby East Dulwich, Herne Hill, West Dulwich, Peckham, Camberwell, Sydenham, Forest Hill and Crystal Palace.
Local tip: For a same-day return, book both legs together. The return is 10% off and follows your real landing time.
£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 35 to 55 minutes over about 10 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 10 miles by road: 35 minutes off-peak and up to 55 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.