Airport transfers · both directions
London City is about 13 miles from Wood Green, through Tottenham and down the North Circular. A fixed £115 saloon each way, usually 40–65 minutes.
A taxi from Wood Green to London City Airport is £115 in a saloon, £130 in a 6-seat MPV and £140 in an 8-seater. It is about 13 miles and 40 min off-peak, or 65 min in traffic. The same fixed fares apply from London City back to Wood Green, and every price covers airport charges, flight tracking, waiting time and your luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Wood Green → London City | London City → Wood Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 east through Tottenham to the North Circular, follows it south to Beckton and takes the A13 to Silvertown, without crossing central London.
By rail it is the Piccadilly line to King's Cross, the Northern line to Bank and the DLR to the airport.
By public transport: Piccadilly line to King's Cross, Northern line to Bank, then the DLR, about 55–70 min. The catch is two changes with luggage. A car does the whole trip door to door in about 40 min, or 65 min when the roads are full, with your bags in the boot.
Out of Wood Green (N22) the route runs east through Tottenham to the North Circular, then south to Beckton and the A13. Coming back from London City the driver follows the A13, the North Circular and Tottenham back to N22. That is about 13 miles: reckon 40 min off-peak and 65 min when Tottenham and the North Circular 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. Tottenham and the North Circular are busy before 09:30.
Check-in guide for London City Airport: one hour for most European flights. Add 40 to 65 minutes on the road and a small margin, and the booking page suggests a pickup time for your flight.
Wood Green is one of north London's big shopping centres, with the High Road and The Mall, the Victorian Noel Park estate, Turnpike Lane and Bounds Green at either end, and Alexandra Palace up the hill to the west.
Wood Green High Road has bus lanes and loading bays. For addresses on it, we pick up on the nearest side street, and the driver calls when outside.
We also cover nearby Turnpike Lane, Bounds Green, Alexandra Park, Hornsey, Bowes Park, Noel Park, Palmers Green and Tottenham.
Local tip: Two changes on the Tube make London City awkward from Wood Green. The car goes round the edge of London instead.
£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 40 to 65 minutes over about 13 miles.
Yes. Book both legs together and the return is 10% off.
About 13 miles by road: 40 minutes off-peak and up to 65 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.