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ExCeL London → LCY · after-show airport transfers

ExCeL London to London City Airport taxi - collected at your entrance after the show, fixed £102.

A taxi from ExCeL London to London City Airport costs from £102 in a saloon, fixed at booking (MPV £120, V-Class £174, 9-seater £156). Allow 8-15 min for about 2 miles. Your driver is waiting at the ExCeL entrance you choose - or your Royal Docks hotel - before the show-close queue forms.

ExCeL to London City Airport at a glance
Fixed fare, saloonfrom £102 per car
Journeyabout 2 miles · 8-15 min
PickupExCeL West/East entrance or your hotel
Leave ExCeL byabout 1h 30m before take-off
Drop-offLondon City Airport departures
Return trip10% off when booked together
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Fixed fares · per vehicle

ExCeL London to London City Airport taxi prices

ExCeL London to London City Airport fixed fares
VehicleCapacityFixed fare (one way)
SaloonUp to 4 passengers · 2 large cases£102Book →
MPVUp to 6 passengers · 4 large cases£120Book →
Mercedes V-ClassUp to 7 passengers · 6 large cases£174Book →
9-seater minibusUp to 8 passengers · 8 large cases£156Book →

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Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and include tolls, the Silvertown/Blackwall tunnel or Dartford charges where used, airport drop-off/pick-up fees and luggage. Book the return at the same time and save 10%. 30% deposit online, balance on the day; free cancellation up to 6 hours before pickup.

Timing your flight

When to leave ExCeL for London City Airport

For an international flight from London City Airport we suggest leaving ExCeL about 1h 30m before departure; on the last afternoon of a big show, add 20-30 minutes because every exhibitor leaves at once and the A1020 and A13 slow down. Breakdown day? Tell us roughly when your stand will be packed and we will hold the car - waiting is agreed up front, not a surprise.

Where we collect you

Pickup at ExCeL London

ExCeL is more than a kilometre end to end. Choose the West entrance (Custom House, Elizabeth line end) or the East entrance (Prince Regent DLR end) when you book, or simply give your hall number. The driver texts the exact spot and car registration, and you text back when you are walking out. Staying at Aloft, Novotel, DoubleTree, Sunborn or another ExCeL hotel? We collect from the hotel door instead.

The route

ExCeL to London City Airport by road

London City Airport is ExCeL's neighbour - the drive is along Hartmann Road and the A1020 to Western Gateway, usually under 15 minutes. It is the obvious airport for European and domestic delegates. (in reverse). The driver checks live traffic before setting off and builds in a buffer for your flight time.

Taxi or train?

Honest comparison

The DLR from London City Airport with a change at Canning Town reaches Prince Regent or Custom House in about 15-20 minutes. With light luggage the DLR is fine; the car is for groups, heavy cases, exhibition kit and anyone heading on to a hotel before the show.

Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from ExCeL London to London City Airport?

From £102 in a saloon, £120 in an MPV, £174 in a V-Class and £156 in a 9-seater - fixed per vehicle, including tolls and airport drop-off charges.

How early should I leave ExCeL for a flight from London City Airport?

Around 1h 30m before take-off for an international flight; add 20-30 minutes on the final day of a large show.

Where does the driver pick up at ExCeL?

At the West or East entrance taxi and pick-up area on Western Gateway, or your hotel. You get the exact point and the registration by text.

What if the show runs late or I am still packing the stand?

Message the driver or our 24/7 desk. Short delays are fine; for breakdown days we agree the waiting time when you book so the price stays fixed.

Can several colleagues share one car to the airport?

Yes - an MPV takes 6, a V-Class 7 and a 9-seater 8 passengers with luggage. Larger teams travel in several cars dispatched together.

Do you also do London City Airport to ExCeL?

Yes - see London City Airport to ExCeL London taxi, and book both directions together to save 10%.

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ExCeL London to London City Airport, fixed at £102.
Waiting at your entrance.

Flight and train tracking, a named driver and the registration by text before pickup. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay; VAT receipts and company invoices on request.

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