Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 13 miles from South Kensington, along the Embankment and through the City. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 45–70 minutes.
A taxi from South Kensington to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 13 miles and 45 min off-peak, or 70 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to South Kensington, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | South Kensington → London City | London City → South Kensington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 follows the Embankment through Westminster, crosses the City and drops through the Limehouse Link to Silvertown.
By rail it is the District line to Monument, a walk to Bank and the DLR to the airport.
By public transport: District line to Monument, walk to Bank, then the DLR, about 45–55 min. The catch is a walk between stations with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 45 min, or 70 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of South Kensington (SW7) 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 South Kensington. That is about 13 miles: reckon 45 min off-peak and 70 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 45 to 70 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
South Kensington is London's museum quarter, with the Natural History Museum, the V&A and the Science Museum on Exhibition Road, Imperial College and the Royal Albert Hall just to the north, and handsome white terraces around Onslow Square and Thurloe Square.
There are many hotels on the Cromwell Road, Harrington Road and around Gloucester Road. Exhibition Road is partly shared space, so we agree a pickup point the car can reach safely.
We also cover nearby Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, Earl's Court, Gloucester Road, Brompton, Belgravia and Hyde Park.
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 45 to 70 minutes over about 13 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 13 miles by road: 45 minutes off-peak and up to 70 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.