Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 15 miles from Hammersmith, along the A4 and the Embankment and through the City. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 50–75 minutes.
A taxi from Hammersmith to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 15 miles and 50 min off-peak, or 75 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Hammersmith, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hammersmith → London City | London City → Hammersmith |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 follows the A4 and the Cromwell Road into town, runs along the Embankment, crosses the City and drops through the Limehouse Link to Silvertown.
By rail it is the Hammersmith & City line to Liverpool Street, the Elizabeth line to Custom House and the DLR to the airport.
By public transport: Hammersmith & City line to Liverpool Street, Elizabeth line to Custom House, then the DLR, about 60–75 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 50 min, or 75 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Hammersmith (W6) the route runs along the A4, the Embankment and through the City to the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and Limehouse Link, the City, the Embankment and the A4. That is about 15 miles: reckon 50 min off-peak and 75 min when the Cromwell Road and the Embankment 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 Cromwell Road and the Embankment are busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 50 to 75 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Hammersmith is a busy hub at the western end of central London, with the Broadway's stations and bus terminal, the Apollo and Lyric theatres, offices along the flyover and quieter residential streets around Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park running down to the river.
The gyratory around the Broadway is one of London's busiest junctions. For pickups nearby we agree a clear point, such as a hotel entrance or a side street, so the driver can stop safely.
We also cover nearby Chiswick, Fulham, Shepherd's Bush, Barons Court, Brook Green, Ravenscourt Park, West Kensington and Barnes.
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 50 to 75 minutes over about 15 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 15 miles by road: 50 minutes off-peak and up to 75 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.