A Gatwick to London City Airport taxi costs from £94.79 in a saloon and takes about an hour at midday. The fare is fixed when you book, so traffic through London doesn’t change what you pay. Enter your Gatwick terminal and flight number in the booking form above for a live price.
Gatwick to London City Taxi Fares
One-way fares to London City Airport, quoted from our online booker on 27 October 2026 for a midday pickup:
| Vehicle | From Gatwick North | From Gatwick South |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon (4 passengers, 2 cases) | £95.23 | £94.79 |
| Estate (4 passengers, 4 cases) | £104.09 | £103.62 |
| Executive (3 passengers, 2 cases) | £121.00 | £120.48 |
| MPV (6 passengers, 4 cases) | £122.91 | £122.34 |
| 8-seater (8 passengers, 8 cases) | £122.91 | £122.34 |
| Executive minivan (8 passengers, 8 cases) | £156.73 | £156.06 |
Fares include ULEZ, the Congestion Charge and any airport drop-off charges. There’s no night surcharge. Book the return at the same time and both legs are 5% cheaper. Child seats are £10 each.
Meeting Your Driver at Gatwick
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, each with its own arrivals hall. Add your flight number when you book and we’ll send the driver to the right terminal. They’ll meet you inside arrivals. We track your flight and you get 60 minutes of free waiting from the time it lands, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim on a busy day.
The Drive to London City
Our booker estimated about an hour for a midday run, covering roughly 48 miles from Gatwick to the Royal Docks. The fixed fare means you don’t pay more if the M25 or the roads through south-east London are slow. If you’re catching a flight from London City, remember it’s a smaller airport with shorter walking distances, but airlines still close check-in and bag drop at set times. Work back from your airline’s deadline and allow extra time at peak hours.
Taxi or Public Transport?
The train and DLR route needs at least one change in central London. For one person with a small bag, that’s cheaper. For a family, a group, or anyone with large cases, a taxi is simpler. An 8-seater from Gatwick North at £122.91 is about £15.36 each for eight people.
What’s Included in Your Fare
- A fixed price agreed at booking, with no meter running in traffic
- Flight tracking on your Gatwick arrival
- 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight lands
- Your driver meeting you inside the arrivals hall
- ULEZ, the Congestion Charge and airport drop-off charges
- The same price for night-time and early-morning pickups
How to Book
- Enter your Gatwick terminal as the pickup and London City Airport as the drop-off.
- Add your landing date and time and your flight number.
- Choose your car. Each one shows a live fixed price.
- Add passenger numbers, luggage and any child seats (£10 each).
- Confirm. Your booking confirmation arrives by email.
Choosing the Right Vehicle
A common mistake on airport transfers is booking for the number of people and forgetting the bags. A saloon takes four passengers but only two suitcases. An estate takes four passengers and four suitcases. An MPV seats six with four cases. If you’re a group or have bulky items like golf bags or skis, the 8-seater takes eight passengers and eight cases, and on this route it costs the same as an MPV.
Flying Out of London City
London City mainly handles short-haul flights to UK and European cities, and it’s popular with business travellers heading to the City and Canary Wharf. Because the airport is small, you won’t have long walks once you’re dropped off. You’ll still need to meet your airline’s check-in and bag-drop deadlines, so give yourself a comfortable margin when you book your pickup time at Gatwick.
Related Routes
Travelling the other way? See London City Airport to Gatwick taxi. For more from Gatwick, see our Gatwick airport taxi page and Gatwick taxi prices. For London City, see London City Airport transfers, and for every airport pairing see airport-to-airport transfers.
Gatwick to London City Taxi: FAQs
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to London City Airport?
From £94.79 in a saloon from the South Terminal and £95.23 from the North Terminal, quoted on 27 October 2026.
How long is the journey?
About an hour at midday, longer at peak times.
Where does the driver meet me?
Inside the arrivals hall of your Gatwick terminal.
What if my flight into Gatwick is late?
We track it. Your 60 minutes of free waiting starts when the plane actually lands.
Can I bring a lot of luggage?
Yes. Choose an estate, MPV or 8-seater. The 8-seater takes eight large cases.