Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 16 miles from Winchmore Hill, east round the North Circular. A fixed £135 saloon each way, usually 40–60 minutes.
A taxi from Winchmore Hill to London City Airport is £135 in a saloon, £150 in a 6-seat MPV and £160 in an 8-seater. It is about 16 miles and 40 min off-peak, or 60 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Winchmore Hill, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Winchmore Hill → London City | London City → Winchmore Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | from £135 | from £135 |
| MPV | up to 6 passengers, 4 large cases | from £150 | from £150 |
| 8-seater | up to 7 passengers, 7 large cases | from £160 | from £160 |
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 east through Edmonton and Walthamstow to Beckton, then the A13 to Silvertown.
By rail it is Great Northern to Moorgate, the Northern line one stop to Bank and then the DLR.
By public transport: Great Northern to Moorgate, Northern line to Bank, then the DLR, about 65–80 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 40 min, or 60 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Winchmore Hill (N21) the route runs east along the North Circular to Beckton, then the A13 to Silvertown. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13 and the North Circular back to N21. That is about 16 miles: reckon 40 min off-peak and 60 min when the North Circular through Edmonton and Walthamstow 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. The North Circular is busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 40 to 60 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Winchmore Hill keeps its village green and station at the heart of the area, with Grovelands Park, the large houses of Broad Walk, the Highlands Village development and quiet streets out to Grange Park and Bush Hill Park.
The roads around The Green are narrow, with limited stopping. Give us your exact address and the driver will choose the best approach.
We also cover nearby Palmers Green, Southgate, Grange Park, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Edmonton, Highlands Village and Hazelwood.
Local tip: For a same-day return, book both legs together. The return is 10% off and follows your real landing time.
£135 in a saloon for up to four passengers, fixed at booking.
The same £135 fixed fare, with meet and greet and flight tracking.
Usually 40 to 60 minutes over about 16 miles.
Yes. Choose the Executive vehicle class when you book to see the fixed price.
About 16 miles by road: 40 minutes off-peak and up to 60 minutes in heavy traffic.
A 6-seat MPV is £150 and an 8-seater is £160, 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.