Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 22 miles from Hayes, across London via the A40 and the City. A fixed £149 saloon each way, usually 55–90 minutes.
A taxi from Hayes to London City Airport is £149 in a saloon, £164 in a 6-seat MPV and £174 in an 8-seater. It is about 22 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 90 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Hayes, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hayes → London City | London City → Hayes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £149 | from £149 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £164 | from £164 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £174 | from £174 |
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 A40 and the Westway into town, crosses the City and takes the Limehouse Link to Silvertown.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line to Custom House and then the DLR via Canning Town.
By public transport: Elizabeth line to Custom House, then the DLR via Canning Town, about 70–85 min. The catch is a long ride and two changes. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 90 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Hayes (UB3 / UB4) the route runs along the A40 and the Westway, through the City and down the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Limehouse Link, the City and the A40 back to Hayes. That is about 22 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 90 min when the A40, the Westway and the City 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.
The A40, the Westway and the City are the slow points. Allow the full 90 minutes on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 55 to 90 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Hayes runs from the Elizabeth line station and the Old Vinyl Factory by the canal up through Hayes Town to Botwell, Hayes End and Yeading, with Stockley Park's offices to the west and Harlington and the airport to the south.
Hayes is minutes from Heathrow, and many local roads carry airport traffic. We also collect from hotels and the business parks at Stockley Park.
We also cover nearby Harlington, Yeading, Hayes End, Botwell, Southall, West Drayton, Northolt and Cranford.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, book both legs together. The return is 10% off.
£149 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £149 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 55 to 90 minutes over about 22 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 22 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 90 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £164 and an 8-seater is £174, 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.