Airport transfers · both directions
London City is only about 8 miles from Walthamstow, straight down the North Circular. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 20–40 minutes.
A taxi from Walthamstow to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 8 miles and 20 min off-peak, or 40 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Walthamstow, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Walthamstow → London City | London City → Walthamstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 follows the North Circular south to Beckton and takes the A13 a short way to Silvertown, with no central London driving.
By public transport it is a bus to Stratford and then the DLR, with a change at Canning Town.
By public transport: Bus to Stratford, then the DLR with a change at Canning Town, about 50–60 min. The catch is a bus and two trains with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 20 min, or 40 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Walthamstow (E17) the route runs down the North Circular to Beckton and along the A13 to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and the North Circular back up to E17. That is about 8 miles: reckon 20 min off-peak and 40 min when the North Circular south of Waterworks Corner 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, so a pickup 90 minutes before departure is usually enough.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 20 to 40 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Walthamstow runs from the long street market on the High Street and Walthamstow Central station to the old streets of Walthamstow Village, the William Morris Gallery in Lloyd Park, the Wetlands and the new flats along Blackhorse Lane.
The low-traffic streets around Walthamstow Village and the market limit where cars can go. Give us your exact address and the driver will plan the approach and call when outside.
We also cover nearby Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford, Highams Park, Wood Street, Blackhorse Road, Snaresbrook and Tottenham Hale.
Local tip: London City is Walthamstow's closest airport by far. For a same-day trip, book both legs together for 10% off the return.
£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 20 to 40 minutes over about 8 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 8 miles by road: 20 minutes off-peak and up to 40 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.