Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 6 miles from Ilford, down the North Circular to Beckton. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 15–30 minutes.
A taxi from Ilford to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 6 miles and 15 min off-peak, or 30 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Ilford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Ilford → London City | London City → Ilford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £135 | from £135 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £150 | from £150 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £160 | from £160 |
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 south down the North Circular to Beckton and takes the A13 a short way to Silvertown.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line to Stratford and then the DLR, with a change at Canning Town.
By public transport: Elizabeth line to Stratford, then the DLR via Canning Town, about 35–45 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 15 min, or 30 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Ilford (IG1) the route runs south down the North Circular to Beckton and along the A13 to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and the North Circular back up to Ilford. That is about 6 miles: reckon 15 min off-peak and 30 min when the North Circular at Barking 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, and you are usually home within half an hour.
London City only needs you there about an hour before most flights, so a pickup 75 minutes before departure is usually enough.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 15 to 30 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Ilford centres on the Elizabeth line station, The Exchange and the High Road, with Valentines Park and Cranbrook Road to the north, Ilford Lane to the south and residential streets running out to Seven Kings, Gants Hill and Goodmayes.
The one-way system around the town centre is busy. For flats near The Exchange and the station, give us the building name and the driver will use the nearest safe stopping point.
We also cover nearby Gants Hill, Seven Kings, Barkingside, Newbury Park, Goodmayes, Wanstead, Redbridge and Barking.
Local tip: For a same-day return, book both legs together. The return is 10% off.
£135 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £135 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 15 to 30 minutes over about 6 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 6 miles by road: 15 minutes off-peak and up to 30 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £150 and an 8-seater is £160, 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.