Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 12 miles from South Norwood, via Lewisham and the river tunnels. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 40–60 minutes.
A taxi from South Norwood to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 12 miles and 40 min off-peak, or 60 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to South Norwood, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | South Norwood → London City | London City → South Norwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 through Beckenham and Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and crosses to the airport.
By rail it is the Overground from Norwood Junction to Canada Water, the Jubilee line to Canning Town and then the DLR.
By public transport: Overground to Canada Water, Jubilee line to Canning Town, then the DLR, about 50–65 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 40 min, or 60 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of South Norwood (SE25) the route runs through Beckenham and Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel. Coming back from London City the driver follows the tunnel, Lewisham and Beckenham back to SE25. That is about 12 miles: reckon 40 min off-peak and 60 min when Lewisham and the tunnel 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.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure. Lewisham and the tunnel approaches are busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 40 to 60 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
South Norwood centres on Norwood Junction and the High Street clock tower, with Portland Road, South Norwood Lake and the Country Park, Selhurst Park, and residential streets towards Woodside, Selhurst and Anerley.
On Crystal Palace home match days, the roads around Selhurst Park are very busy. Tell us if you are travelling on a match day and we will plan the pickup around it.
We also cover nearby Selhurst, Woodside, Thornton Heath, Anerley, Upper Norwood, Addiscombe, Crystal Palace and Croydon.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, 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 40 to 60 minutes over about 12 miles.
Yes. Any tolls or charges on the route are included in the fixed fare.
About 12 miles by road: 40 minutes off-peak and up to 60 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.