Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 20 miles from Southall, via the A40 and the City. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 55–85 minutes.
A taxi from Southall to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 20 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Southall, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Southall → London City | London City → Southall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 in along the A40 and the Westway, crosses the City and takes the Limehouse Link to Silvertown.
By rail it is the Elizabeth line across London and then the DLR for the last stretch to the airport.
By public transport: Elizabeth line across London, then the DLR, about 65–80 min. The catch is a long ride and a change with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 55 min, or 85 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Southall (UB1 / UB2) the route runs along the A40 and the Westway, through the City and down the Limehouse Link. Coming back from London City the driver follows the Limehouse Link, the City and the A40 back to Southall. That is about 20 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when the A40, the Westway 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.
The A40, the Westway and the City are the slow points. Allow the full 85 minutes on weekday mornings.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 55 to 85 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Southall is one of London's liveliest South Asian centres, with the shops and restaurants of The Broadway and King Street, the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, the market, Southall Park and the quieter streets of Norwood Green and Dormers Wells.
The Broadway is very busy with buses and shoppers. For addresses on or near it, we pick up on a side street, and the driver calls when outside.
We also cover nearby Hanwell, Norwood Green, Hayes, Greenford, Heston, Dormers Wells, Cranford and Osterley.
Local tip: Heathrow is on Southall's doorstep. If your airline flies from both, Heathrow is usually much quicker.
£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 55 to 85 minutes over about 20 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 20 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 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.