Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 15 miles from Putney, along the Embankment and through the City. A fixed £70 saloon each way, usually 50–75 minutes.
A taxi from Putney to London City Airport is £70 in a saloon, £85 in a 6-seat MPV and £95 in an 8-seater. It is about 15 miles and 50 min off-peak, or 75 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Putney, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Putney → London City | London City → Putney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £70 | from £70 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £85 | from £85 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £95 | from £95 |
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 river through Fulham and Chelsea, along the Embankment and through the City to the Limehouse Link and Silvertown.
By rail it is a train from Putney to Waterloo, the Jubilee line to Canning Town and the DLR to the airport.
By public transport: Train to Waterloo, Jubilee line to Canning Town, then the DLR, about 55–70 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 50 min, or 75 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Putney (SW15) the route runs along the Embankment, through the City and down the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and Limehouse Link, then the Embankment back to Putney. That is about 15 miles: reckon 50 min off-peak and 75 min when the Embankment 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.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure. The Embankment is busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 50 to 75 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Putney runs south from the river at Putney Bridge, up the High Street to Putney Heath, with rowing clubs along the Embankment and family houses and mansion flats across SW15. Roehampton and its university lie to the west.
Putney High Street is often congested, so for addresses on or just off it we may suggest a side-street pickup. The driver will call when outside.
We also cover nearby Fulham, Wandsworth, Roehampton, Barnes, Southfields, Wimbledon, East Sheen and Earlsfield.
Local tip: For a same-day return from Europe, book both legs together. The return is 10% off and follows your real landing time.
£70 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £70 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 50 to 75 minutes over about 15 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 15 miles by road: 50 minutes off-peak and up to 75 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £85 and an 8-seater is £95, 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.