A taxi from London City Airport to Canary Wharf costs £40 in a saloon car, and to Liverpool Street £50. The airport sits in the Royal Docks, close to the City and Docklands, so most journeys from here are short. Every fare below is the fixed one-way price from our booking system, and it is the same at any hour.
Fares into London
| From London City Airport to | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | 4 miles | 14 min | £40 | £45 | £52 | £56 |
| Stratford | 4 miles | 22 min | £44 | £50 | £57 | £61 |
| Greenwich | 5 miles | 21 min | £44 | £50 | £57 | £61 |
| Liverpool Street | 6 miles | 30 min | £50 | £55 | £64 | £67 |
| King’s Cross | 9 miles | 40 min | £56 | £62 | £72 | £75 |
| Victoria | 10 miles | 48 min | £61 | £67 | £78 | £80 |
| Oxford Circus | 10 miles | 49 min | £62 | £68 | £79 | £81 |
| Paddington | 12 miles | 60 min | £69 | £74 | £87 | £88 |
The drive times show where the money goes in central London. Victoria and Oxford Circus are only around 10 miles from the airport, but both take close to 50 minutes, and that time is part of the fare. If you are going to the West End at a busy time, the fare stays fixed even if the traffic is worse than shown.
Fares to east London, Essex and Kent
| From London City Airport to | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romford | 10 miles | 34 min | £55 | £60 | £71 | £73 |
| Bromley | 13 miles | 36 min | £58 | £64 | £74 | £76 |
| Dartford | 15 miles | 32 min | £57 | £63 | £73 | £76 |
| Brentwood | 23 miles | 40 min | £67 | £74 | £87 | £88 |
| Chelmsford | 36 miles | 52 min | £82 | £90 | £106 | £105 |
Fares to the other London airports
| From London City Airport to | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted Airport | 34 miles | 44 min | £76 | £84 | £99 | £99 |
| Southend Airport | 35 miles | 53 min | £82 | £90 | £106 | £106 |
| Gatwick Airport | 47 miles | 61 min | £95 | £104 | £122 | £120 |
| Luton Airport | 52 miles | 63 min | £99 | £108 | £128 | £126 |
*Typical drive time without heavy traffic. Fares checked in October 2026. For any other address, the booking form at the top of the page gives you the exact price.
How pick-up works at London City
London City is a compact airport. The black cab rank is just outside the terminal entrance, and pre-booked minicabs and executive cars collect passengers from the pick-up area in the Short Stay car park (London City Airport).
When you book with us, your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall and walks you to the car. We track your flight, so a delay moves the pickup with it, and the first 60 minutes after you land are free. Add meet and greet for £10 if you want the driver waiting with a name board.
Choosing a car
A saloon takes 4 passengers and 2 suitcases. For 4 people with a case each, take the estate: £45 to Canary Wharf instead of £40. The MPV and 8-seater cost the same, so groups of five or more should take the 8-seater for its space for eight cases. See the luggage guide for more.
Child seats are £10 each; add them in the notes when booking. Booking a return at the same time takes 5% off.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from London City Airport to Canary Wharf?
£40 in a saloon, £45 in an estate and £52 in an MPV or 8-seater.
How much is a taxi from London City Airport to central London?
£50 to Liverpool Street, £56 to King’s Cross, £61 to Victoria and £62 to Oxford Circus in a saloon.
Where do pre-booked taxis pick up at London City Airport?
Pre-booked cars use the pick-up area in the Short Stay car park. With us, the driver meets you inside arrivals first.
Is the fare higher late at night?
No. The fare is the same at any time of day or night.
For a higher-specification car, see our London City chauffeur service. Booking there and back? Return transfers are 5% cheaper.