Airport transfers · both directions
London City is just 4 miles from Poplar, along Aspen Way and the Lower Lea Crossing. A fixed £85 saloon each way, usually 10–20 minutes.
A taxi from Poplar to London City Airport is £85 in a saloon, £100 in a 6-seat MPV and £110 in an 8-seater. It is about 4 miles and 10 min off-peak, or 20 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Poplar, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Poplar → London City | London City → Poplar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £85 | from £85 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £100 | from £100 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £110 | from £110 |
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 along Aspen Way and crosses the Lower Lea to Silvertown. It is one of the shortest airport runs in London.
By rail the DLR runs direct from Poplar to London City Airport, a simple option for one traveller with a small bag.
By public transport: DLR from Poplar direct to London City Airport, about 15–20 min. The catch is station stairs and lifts with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 10 min, or 20 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Poplar (E14) the route runs along Aspen Way and the Lower Lea Crossing to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows Silvertown Way and Aspen Way back to Poplar. That is about 4 miles: reckon 10 min off-peak and 20 min when Aspen Way at rush hour 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 home in under half an hour.
London City only needs you there about an hour before most flights, and the drive is short, so a pickup 75–90 minutes before departure is usually enough.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 10 to 20 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Poplar lies just north of Canary Wharf, from Chrisp Street Market and Poplar High Street to the new riverside flats at Blackwall, East India Dock and Leamouth. Many residents work in Canary Wharf, a short walk south.
We collect from any address in Poplar and the Blackwall and Leamouth developments. For apartment towers, give us the building name and entrance.
We also cover nearby Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Bow, Isle of Dogs, Blackwall, Bromley-by-Bow, Leamouth and Canning Town.
Local tip: For families or anyone with heavy cases, the car avoids the stairs and lifts at the DLR stations.
£85 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £85 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 10 to 20 minutes over about 4 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 4 miles by road: 10 minutes off-peak and up to 20 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £100 and an 8-seater is £110, 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.