Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 10 miles from Highbury, east through Hackney and down the A12. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 30–50 minutes.
A taxi from Highbury to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 10 miles and 30 min off-peak, or 50 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Highbury, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Highbury → London City | London City → Highbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 east through Dalston and Hackney to the A12 and down to Silvertown, avoiding the City.
By rail it is the Overground from Highbury & Islington to Stratford, then the DLR direct to London City Airport.
By public transport: Overground to Stratford, then the DLR to London City Airport, about 35–45 min. The catch is a change at Stratford. 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 Highbury (N5) the route runs east through Dalston and Hackney to the A12 and down to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows Silvertown, the A12 and Hackney back to N5. That is about 10 miles: reckon 30 min off-peak and 50 min when Hackney and the A12 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. Hackney and the A12 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.
Highbury centres on the green expanse of Highbury Fields, with Georgian terraces on Highbury Place and Highbury Crescent, the village shops at Highbury Barn and flats at Highbury Square on the site of Arsenal's old ground. Highbury & Islington station is one of north London's busiest hubs.
We collect from any address in N5. Highbury Corner is a busy roundabout, so for nearby addresses the driver may wait on a side street.
We also cover nearby Islington, Canonbury, Holloway, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington, Newington Green, Barnsbury and Dalston.
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 30 to 50 minutes over about 10 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 10 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.