Airport transfers · both directions
London City is just 4 miles from Stratford, down the A12 and Silvertown Way. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 10–20 minutes.
A taxi from Stratford to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 4 miles and 10 min off-peak, or 20 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Stratford, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Stratford → London City | London City → Stratford |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 south on the A12 and along Silvertown Way to the terminal. Most of your time is spent at the airport, not on the road.
By rail the DLR runs from Stratford to London City Airport, a simple option for one traveller with a small bag.
By public transport: DLR from Stratford to London City Airport, about 20–30 min. The catch is the walk through Stratford station and the DLR with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 10 min, or 20 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Stratford (E15 / E20) the route runs south on the A12 and along Silvertown Way to the airport. Coming back from London City the driver follows Silvertown Way and the A12 back to Stratford. That is about 4 miles: reckon 10 min off-peak and 20 min when the Bow Interchange at rush hour 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, and you are usually home within half an hour.
London City only needs you there about an hour before most flights. The Bow Interchange can be slow at rush hour, but the whole trip is still short.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 10 to 20 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Stratford grew into a major hub after the 2012 Olympics, with Westfield, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London Stadium, the new neighbourhoods of East Village and Chobham Manor, and a cluster of hotels around the shopping centre. The older town centre sits around Stratford Broadway.
We collect from homes, hotels and the stations. On event days at the London Stadium, roads around the park are closed, so tell us if your trip is on a match or concert day and we will agree a pickup point.
We also cover nearby West Ham, Leyton, Bow, Forest Gate, Hackney Wick, Maryland, Canning Town and Plaistow.
Local tip: For a family with luggage or a very early flight, a car from your door avoids the walk to the DLR at Stratford.
£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 10 to 20 minutes over about 4 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 4 miles by road: 10 minutes off-peak and up to 20 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.