Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 6 miles from Eltham, through Woolwich and under the river. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 20–35 minutes.
A taxi from Eltham to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 6 miles and 20 min off-peak, or 35 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Eltham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Eltham → London City | London City → Eltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 through Woolwich and crosses the river by the Silvertown Tunnel or the Woolwich Ferry, arriving at the terminal within minutes.
By public transport it is a bus to Woolwich and then the DLR from Woolwich Arsenal direct to the airport.
By public transport: Bus to Woolwich, then the DLR from Woolwich Arsenal, about 40–50 min. The catch is a bus with luggage and a change. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 20 min, or 35 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Eltham (SE9) the route runs through Woolwich and under the river by the Silvertown Tunnel, or across on the Woolwich Ferry. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Silvertown Tunnel or the Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich back to Eltham. That is about 6 miles: reckon 20 min off-peak and 35 min when Woolwich and the river crossing 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, so a pickup 90 minutes before departure is usually enough.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 20 to 35 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Eltham runs from its High Street and the Tudor and art deco buildings of Eltham Palace to Well Hall Pleasaunce, Avery Hill Park and the suburban streets of Mottingham, New Eltham and Falconwood.
Eltham sits between the A2 and the A20, so the driver can reach the motorways quickly. Give us the full address and we will plan the best approach.
We also cover nearby Mottingham, New Eltham, Kidbrooke, Lee, Blackheath, Sidcup, Falconwood and Welling.
Local tip: London City is Eltham'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 20 to 35 minutes over about 6 miles.
Yes. Any tolls or charges on the route are included in the fixed fare.
About 6 miles by road: 20 minutes off-peak and up to 35 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.