Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 22 miles from Stanmore, right across North London on the A406 and down the A12. A fixed £139 saloon each way, usually 55–85 minutes.
A taxi from Stanmore to London City Airport is £139 in a saloon, £154 in a 6-seat MPV and £164 in an 8-seater. It is about 22 miles and 55 min off-peak, or 85 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Stanmore, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Stanmore → London City | London City → Stanmore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £139 | from £139 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £154 | from £154 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £164 | from £164 |
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 down to the A406 and east all the way to the A12, then south to Silvertown. It is the longest airport run within London from Stanmore.
London City suits business trips to Europe. It has no flights to Israel, so Stanmore families usually fly to Tel Aviv from Luton or Heathrow.
By public transport: Overground or Tube to Stratford or Canning Town, then the DLR, about 45–75 min. The catch is two or three changes with bags. 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 Stanmore (HA7) the route runs the A406 east to the A12 and Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A12 and A406 back to Stanmore. That is about 22 miles: reckon 55 min off-peak and 85 min when the A406 eastbound 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, and your driver waits just outside arrivals with a name board.
Most London City flights need you there about an hour before departure. The A406 eastbound in the morning is the slow part, so allow the full 85 minutes.
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.
Stanmore and Canons Park are home to a large, family-focused Jewish community, with established United and Orthodox synagogues and Jewish schools close by.
With the A41, the M1 and the M25 all nearby, Stanmore has easy routes to Luton and Heathrow. We pick up anywhere in HA7, from Stanmore Broadway and Church Road to Stanmore Hill and Honeypot Lane.
Local tip: Book both legs of a business trip together and the return is 10% off.
£139 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £139 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 55 to 85 minutes over about 22 miles.
No. For Tel Aviv, use Luton or Heathrow.
About 22 miles by road: 55 minutes off-peak and up to 85 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £154 and an 8-seater is £164, 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.