A London City Airport to Stansted taxi costs from £75.22 in a saloon and takes about 42 minutes at midday. The fare is agreed when you book, with the Stansted drop-off charge included. Enter your flight details in the booking form above for a live price.
London City to Stansted Taxi Fares
One-way fares between London City and Stansted, quoted from our online booker on 27 October 2026 for a midday pickup:
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | London City to Stansted | Stansted to London City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 | £75.22 | £75.29 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £82.90 | £82.94 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £97.69 | £97.74 |
| MPV | 6 | 4 | £97.48 | £97.53 |
| 8-seater | 8 | 8 | £97.48 | £97.53 |
Fares include ULEZ, the Congestion Charge and airport drop-off charges. There’s no extra for night travel. Book both directions together and you save 5%. Child seats are £10 each.
About the Route
London City is in the Royal Docks and Stansted is in north-west Essex. The drive heads north out of east London to the M11, about 33 miles in total. Our booker estimated around 42 minutes at midday. It takes longer in the weekday rush hours, so if you’re connecting to a departure, build in extra time.
From London City, your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall. Your flight is tracked and you have 60 minutes of free waiting from landing. Stansted has one terminal, so drop-off is straightforward. If you’re travelling from Stansted to London City, the driver meets you in Stansted arrivals in the same way.
Changing Airports Between London City and Stansted
This route mostly carries passengers changing airports: a London City arrival connecting to a Stansted holiday flight, or the other way round. If your flights are on separate tickets, the airlines won’t wait for you, so leave a generous gap and work back from your second airline’s check-in or bag-drop deadline. Put your arrival flight number in the booking so your pickup moves if the first flight is delayed.
Taxi, Train or Coach?
Public transport between the two airports means the DLR and at least one train change, or a coach. For one person with a small bag, that’s cheaper. For two or more people, families, or anyone with large cases, a car is simpler and often better value. An 8-seater at £97.48 works out at about £12.19 each for eight passengers.
What’s Included
- A fixed fare agreed at booking
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing
- Your driver meeting you inside the arrivals hall
- Airport drop-off charges, ULEZ and the Congestion Charge
- No surcharge for night or early-morning travel
How to Book
- Choose one way or return. A return booked at the same time saves 5%.
- Enter London City Airport and Stansted Airport, in the order you’re travelling.
- Add the date, time and your arrival flight number.
- Choose the car and add passengers, luggage and any child seats (£10 each).
- Confirm. Your booking confirmation arrives by email.
Dropping Off at Stansted
Stansted charges drivers to use the drop-off zone outside the terminal. That charge is included in our fare, so there’s nothing extra to pay on the day. Stansted is a busy base for low-cost European airlines, and queues for security can be long at peak times. Check your airline’s recommended arrival time and leave enough margin between your London City landing and your Stansted departure.
Picking Up at London City
London City is a small airport close to Canary Wharf and the City of London, with one terminal. Many flights are short business routes, so you may be through arrivals quickly. If you’re checking a bag, it can take longer. Your 60 minutes of free waiting starts when the plane lands, not at the scheduled time.
Which Car?
For one or two people with a case each, a saloon is the cheapest option. Four people with full-size suitcases need an estate. Families of five or six should book an MPV, and groups of up to eight with eight cases can take the 8-seater, which costs the same as an MPV on this route.
Related Routes
See our London City Airport transfers page, Stansted airport transfers and Stansted taxi prices. For London City to the other airports, see London City to Heathrow and London City to Gatwick, or browse all airport-to-airport transfers.
London City to Stansted Taxi: FAQs
How much is a taxi from London City Airport to Stansted?
From £75.22 in a saloon, quoted from our booker on 27 October 2026.
How long does it take?
Around 42 minutes at midday. Allow longer at peak times.
Do you also run Stansted to London City?
Yes, from £75.29 in a saloon. Your driver meets you inside Stansted arrivals.
Are drop-off charges included?
Yes, along with ULEZ and the Congestion Charge.
Can I book a car for a group?
Yes. The 8-seater takes eight passengers and eight cases.