Connecting flights, changing airports for a better fare, or moving between an arrival and a different departure airport all call for the same thing: a taxi that goes directly from one airport to another, without a detour through central London. This page covers private airport-to-airport transfers between Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, London City and Southend, for individual travellers, families and groups who need to be at their next airport on time.
Not every airport pairing has a dedicated route page yet, so below we’ve listed the routes that do, with the others noted as available on request. Journeys are pre-booked, so your vehicle and pickup details are confirmed before you travel rather than arranged at the kerb.
Quick service summary
| Airports served | Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, London City, Southend |
| Journey type | Direct airport-to-airport transfer, pre-booked |
| Vehicle options | Saloon, Estate, Executive and MPV |
| Booking method | Online quote form at airportstaxiuk.co.uk/#booking, or by phone/email |
| Quote/pricing process | Fixed price shown before you confirm, based on pickup and drop-off airport, date/time, vehicle and luggage |
Heathrow ↔ Gatwick
A Heathrow to Gatwick taxi or Gatwick to Heathrow taxi is one of our most requested airport-to-airport routes, useful for connecting flights or when your outbound and return flights use different airports. Both directions are pre-bookable with your flight details taken at booking so your journey lines up with your arrival or departure time.
See Heathrow to Gatwick taxi and Gatwick to Heathrow taxi for full route detail.
Gatwick ↔ Stansted
Travelling between Gatwick and Stansted crosses London rather than through it, so a direct airport-to-airport taxi avoids the need to route via central London stations. This is a longer journey than most of our airport pairs, so we’d recommend booking with as much notice as possible, particularly for an early departure at the other end.
See Gatwick to Stansted taxi and Stansted to Gatwick taxi for full route detail.
Gatwick ↔ Luton
A Gatwick to Luton taxi or Luton to Gatwick taxi is a practical option if your flights land and depart from opposite sides of London, without needing to change trains partway. As with all our airport-to-airport routes, book with your flight number so we can account for delays.
The Luton to Gatwick direction has a dedicated route page: Luton to Gatwick taxi. The Gatwick to Luton direction can be booked the same way via our online quote form.
Luton ↔ Heathrow
A Luton to Heathrow taxi connects two of London’s busiest airports directly. This route is available in both directions; our published route page currently covers the Luton-to-Heathrow direction, with the return leg bookable via our online quote form using the same pickup and drop-off details in reverse.
See Luton to Heathrow taxi for full route detail.
Stansted ↔ Southend
A Stansted to Southend taxi or Southend to Stansted taxi suits travellers connecting between these two Essex-area airports without a direct rail link. Both directions are covered, with real local knowledge of the route between them.
See Stansted to Southend-on-Sea taxi and Southend-on-Sea to Stansted taxi for full route detail.
Other airport pairings
We don’t yet have a dedicated route page for every possible combination of these six airports — for example, London City doesn’t currently have a published airport-to-airport route. If your pairing isn’t listed above, request a quote through our online booking form with both airports and your travel time, and we’ll confirm availability and price directly.
Vehicle and passenger options
Saloon, Estate, Executive and MPV vehicles are available for airport-to-airport transfers, each suited to a different group size and luggage load. Let us know exactly how many bags and passengers are travelling when you request a quote, including any large items.
| Vehicle | Typical use | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Individuals, couples | 4 passengers, 2 luggage items |
| Estate | Extra luggage | 4 passengers, 4 luggage items |
| Executive | Business travel | 3 passengers, 2 luggage items |
| MPV | Families, small groups | 6 passengers, 4 luggage items |
How the booking process works
- Enter your pickup airport and terminal.
- Select your destination airport and terminal.
- Add your travel date, time and flight number(s).
- Add passenger and luggage numbers.
- Choose your vehicle.
- Confirm your quote and receive your pickup instructions.
Flight details are monitored so your waiting allowance adjusts automatically if your first flight is delayed, and meet and greet is included as standard on most bookings at no extra cost.
Prices, waiting time and cancellation
Your quote is based on the pickup and drop-off airport, date and time, vehicle type, passenger and luggage numbers, and any additional stops. Airport, road or toll charges may also apply on certain routes. Fares are fixed and shown before you confirm your booking, with no surge pricing — the price confirmed at booking is the price you pay, and a 5% discount applies to return journeys. A flight-monitored waiting allowance is built into every fare. If you cancel more than 24 hours before pickup you receive a full refund; between 4 and 24 hours before pickup, 50% of the fare may be retained; inside 4 hours, or for a no-show, the fare is non-refundable. Payment is accepted by the methods shown at checkout.
Why choose a private airport-to-airport taxi?
- Direct journey — travel straight from one airport to the other, without routing through central London.
- Pre-booked and flight-monitored — your journey accounts for your flight times and any delay to your first flight.
- Fixed, transparent pricing — no surge pricing, and the fare confirmed at booking is the fare you pay.
- Suitable vehicle choice — Saloon, Estate, Executive and MPV options to match your group and luggage.
Why book a private transfer instead of public transport?
Getting between two London-area airports by train or coach usually means routing through a central London terminus, then out again in a different direction — adding changes, luggage handling and waiting time that a direct road transfer avoids. This matters most when your connection window is tight, when you’re travelling with a lot of luggage, or when you land late at night or need to leave very early, outside the hours some public transport links run. A direct airport-to-airport taxi takes you from one terminal to the other in a single journey, at a time you choose.
What to expect on the day
Your driver is allocated ahead of your journey, and for airport pickups, meet and greet inside the terminal is included as standard on most bookings, with a name board so you’re easy to find. If your first flight is delayed, your flight-monitored waiting allowance adjusts automatically, so you don’t need to contact us separately unless your plans change significantly. If you do need to make a change or cancel, our cancellation and refund policy sets out the notice periods and any charges that may apply.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport-to-airport routes do you cover?
Heathrow↔Gatwick, Gatwick↔Stansted, Gatwick↔Luton, Luton↔Heathrow, and Stansted↔Southend all have published route pages. Other pairings can be quoted on request.
Do I need to provide flight numbers for both flights?
Yes — providing your arriving and departing flight numbers helps us account for delays on either leg.
Can I book a one-way airport-to-airport transfer?
Yes, one-way transfers are available; a return journey qualifies for a 5% discount.
What if my connection time is tight?
Book with your flight number so your waiting allowance is flight-monitored, and allow realistic time for the road journey between airports, which can be longer than a same-city transfer.
Which vehicle suits a group with luggage?
Our MPV carries up to 6 passengers and 4 luggage items; our Estate carries 4 passengers and 4 luggage items.
Is meet and greet included?
Yes, meet and greet is included as standard on most bookings at no extra cost.
What if my pairing isn’t listed on this page?
Request a quote with both airports and your travel time via our online booking form, and we’ll confirm availability and price directly.
Ready to book your airport-to-airport transfer?
Request a quote for your airport-to-airport journey, or get in touch if you have questions about your route, vehicle or luggage before you book. You can request a quote at airportstaxiuk.co.uk/#booking, contact us at our contact page, or call +44 7575 470883.
Related Guides
See our main London airport taxi transfers guide for airport-to-town routes, or our London hotel transfers guide if you need an airport-to-hotel journey instead.