Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 10 miles from Sydenham, via Catford, Lewisham and the river tunnels. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 30–50 minutes.
A taxi from Sydenham to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 10 miles and 30 min off-peak, or 50 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Sydenham, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Sydenham → London City | London City → Sydenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 through Catford and Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and crosses to the airport.
By rail it is the Overground 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 50–60 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 30 min, or 50 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Sydenham (SE26) the route runs through Catford and Lewisham to the Blackwall or Silvertown Tunnel and on to the airport. Coming back from London City the driver follows the tunnel, Lewisham and Catford back to SE26. That is about 10 miles: reckon 30 min off-peak and 50 min when Catford, 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. Catford and Lewisham are busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 30 to 50 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Sydenham runs from Cobb's Corner and the High Street to Kirkdale and Upper Sydenham on the ridge, with Sydenham Wells Park and Mayow Park, and Lower Sydenham and Bell Green to the east.
Upper Sydenham's roads are steep and some are narrow. Give us your exact address and the driver will plan the approach and call when outside.
We also cover nearby Forest Hill, Crystal Palace, Penge, Lower Sydenham, Bell Green, Catford, Upper Sydenham and Dulwich.
Local tip: For a same-day business trip, book both legs together. The return is 10% off.
£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 30 to 50 minutes over about 10 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 10 miles by road: 30 minutes off-peak and up to 50 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.