Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 9 miles from Forest Hill, via Lewisham and the river tunnels. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 30–50 minutes.
A taxi from Forest Hill to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 9 miles and 30 min off-peak, or 50 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Forest Hill, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Forest Hill → London City | London City → Forest Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and crosses to the airport.
By rail it is the Overground to Canada Water, the Jubilee line to Canning Town and then the DLR.
By public transport: Overground to Canada Water, Jubilee line to Canning Town, then the DLR, about 45–55 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 30 min, or 50 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Forest Hill (SE23) the route runs 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 SE23. That is about 9 miles: reckon 30 min off-peak and 50 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 30 to 50 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Forest Hill climbs from the station and the shops on London Road and Dartmouth Road up to the Horniman Museum and its gardens, with Honor Oak and One Tree Hill to the north and Perry Vale and Sydenham to the south.
Forest Hill's streets are steep and some are narrow. Give us your exact address and the driver will plan the approach and help with the bags.
We also cover nearby Honor Oak, Sydenham, Crofton Park, Brockley, Catford, Dulwich, Perry Vale and East Dulwich.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, book both legs together. 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 30 to 50 minutes over about 9 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 9 miles by road: 30 minutes off-peak and up to 50 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.