Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 6 miles from Leytonstone, through Forest Gate and along the A13. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 20–35 minutes.
A taxi from Leytonstone to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 6 miles and 20 min off-peak, or 35 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Leytonstone, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Leytonstone → London City | London City → Leytonstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 south through Forest Gate to the A13 and on to Silvertown, a short run across east London.
By rail it is the Central line to Stratford and then the DLR, changing at Canning Town if needed.
By public transport: Central line to Stratford, then the DLR, about 35–45 min. The catch is a change at Stratford and possibly Canning Town. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 20 min, or 35 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Leytonstone (E11) the route runs south through Forest Gate and along the A13 to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and Forest Gate back up to Leytonstone. That is about 6 miles: reckon 20 min off-peak and 35 min when Forest Gate and the A13 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.
London City only needs you there about an hour before most flights, so a pickup 75 to 90 minutes before departure is usually enough.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 20 to 35 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Leytonstone stretches from the Central line station, famous for its Alfred Hitchcock mosaics, along the High Road to Whipps Cross Hospital and Hollow Ponds, with Wanstead Flats to the south and the Victorian streets of Bushwood and Harrow Green in between.
We collect from homes, flats and Whipps Cross Hospital. Tell us the exact entrance and the driver will meet you there.
We also cover nearby Leyton, Wanstead, Snaresbrook, Forest Gate, Walthamstow, Cann Hall, Whipps Cross and Stratford.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, 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 20 to 35 minutes over about 6 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 6 miles by road: 20 minutes off-peak and up to 35 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.