Private airport taxi journeys from London to London City Airport and back, arranged online.
London City Airport is an option for travellers heading into and out of the capital. Catch a Minicab lets you plan the ground transfer from London without relying on multiple connections.
Whether you're travelling for work or a personal trip, choose the journey direction, enter your addresses and select the vehicle category that fits your plans.
Planning an airport taxi transfer? Here is a quick overview of the journey between London and London City Airport.
Distance and journey time are estimates. Actual travel may vary with traffic, road conditions and your exact pickup or drop-off location. *The displayed price is a guide. Enter your journey details to see your quotation.
Whether you're heading to the airport or arriving in the UK, a little planning makes your journey easier. Here's what to know about pickups, flight details and travelling in either direction.
Travelling from London to London City Airport? Enter the address where you'd like your driver to pick you up, whether that's your home, hotel or another suitable location.
Check your airline's recommended check-in time before choosing when to leave for the airport.
For more help planning your journey, see our London City Airport transfer guide .
Landing at London City Airport? You can pre-book a private airport taxi transfer straight to your hotel, home or other address in London. Choose the airport as your pickup location, enter your destination and add your flight number so we can monitor your arrival.
Provide your arriving flight details and the destination address for your onward journey.
Once you've collected your luggage, follow the meeting instructions sent for your booking. You'll receive your driver's details before your journey. You can also check our airport pickup and meeting points guide to see where to meet your driver.
London City Airport is closely connected with the capital’s eastern business districts, but its passengers travel to and from addresses across London. Canary Wharf, the Royal Docks, Greenwich, Stratford and the City of London are important local areas, while journeys can also begin in Westminster, South Kensington, Marylebone and beyond.
For travellers heading to meetings around Bank, Liverpool Street or Canary Wharf, a private London City Airport transfer can connect the airport directly with a workplace, hotel or serviced apartment. Visitors arriving for a short stay may instead be travelling to a theatre district, riverside hotel or residential address.
Catch a Minicab provides pre-arranged London City Airport taxis and longer private hire journeys with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. The transfer can be booked from London to the airport or from the airport to a specific address elsewhere in the capital.
East London roads, river crossings and central one-way systems can make the exact pickup and destination important. A journey from the Docklands is different from one that continues across the Thames to Chelsea or west towards Paddington.
Business travellers, families and visitors can choose a vehicle category to suit their passengers and luggage. For airport arrivals, flight details and the booking’s meeting instructions help keep the collection arrangements clear.
Useful answers about booking an airport taxi or minicab in either direction with Catch a Minicab.
You can check guide fares by vehicle below. Enter your actual pickup, destination and travel details to get a current quotation before booking. The fare can vary by vehicle, journey details and any extras selected.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Guide fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | Up to 2 standard suitcases | £66.00* |
| Estate | Up to 4 | Up to 4 standard suitcases | £68.50* |
| MPV | Up to 6 | Depends on passenger configuration | £73.00* |
| Executive | Up to 4 | Up to 2 standard suitcases and 2 hand bags | £78.50* |
| Luxury | Up to 4 | Up to 2 standard suitcases and 2 hand bags | £88.00* |
| Minibus | Up to 8 | Depends on passengers and vehicle | £78.50* |
*Guide fares only. The online quotation confirms the price for your journey details. Choose a vehicle with sufficient passenger and luggage capacity.
The guide distance is approximately 8 miles. The distance for your own booking can differ depending on your selected addresses.
The guide journey time is around 45 mins. It can change with traffic, your precise addresses and the time you travel.
Yes. Choose London City Airport as the pickup point and enter your destination in London. Add your flight number so the arrival can be monitored, and follow the meeting instructions provided for your booking.
For airport pickups, the first 30 minutes of waiting and the first 30 minutes of parking are included. Additional waiting or parking may be charged if the included period is exceeded. Check your quotation and booking conditions for applicable airport charges.
Yes. The booking form allows you to compare vehicle categories, including executive options where available, for your travel date and time.
A journey can be arranged for another passenger provided their correct travel and contact details are entered during booking.
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Whether you're travelling to an airport or arranging a longer journey across the UK, booking your private transfer is straightforward.
Tell us where you're travelling from and to, then choose your pickup date and time.
Compare the available vehicle options and select the one that suits your passengers, luggage and budget.
Review your journey details, provide your passenger information and confirm your booking.
Travelling alone, with family or as part of a larger group? Explore our vehicle categories and choose the space and comfort that suits your journey.
A comfortable, practical choice for individual travellers, couples and small families.
Ideal when you need extra luggage space without moving up to a larger passenger vehicle.
Flexible seating and luggage arrangements make the MPV a useful option for families and small groups.
Available seating depends on the amount of luggage.
An upgraded vehicle option for business trips, airport transfers and longer journeys where comfort matters.
For travellers who prefer a more refined vehicle for important occasions, airport collections or comfortable long-distance travel.
A practical choice for larger families and groups travelling together with their luggage.
Vehicle photographs are representative of the category. The vehicle supplied may be a similar model. Please select a suitable vehicle for your passengers and luggage when making your booking.
Keep track of your upcoming transfers, check your journey details and manage eligible bookings through your Catch a Minicab customer account.
Whether you're arranging one airport transfer or planning several journeys, your account keeps the important details together.
View upcoming and previous journeys from your customer dashboard.
Edit, postpone or cancel eligible bookings through your account, subject to the applicable booking conditions.
Access your assigned driver's information when it becomes available for your journey.
Your account gives you a convenient place to manage journeys whenever you book with us again.
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Explore this routeCatch a Minicab specialises in pre-booked airport taxis and long-distance private hire journeys. We connect London's airports with towns, cities, hotels and other destinations across the UK.
Our service is designed for journeys worth planning ahead. From early departures to airport arrivals and intercity travel, we offer a straightforward way to arrange a private, door-to-door transfer.
We bring together clear booking information, a choice of vehicle categories and practical airport pickup arrangements, so you know what has been organised before you travel.
We arrange private airport and long-distance transfers for your confirmed pickup location, travel date and time, with journeys available in either direction.
We offer a range of vehicle categories for different passenger numbers and luggage requirements, from individual travellers to families and larger groups.
We send a booking confirmation with your journey arrangements and provide driver details before your scheduled pickup.
For airport collections, we monitor your flight and provide meeting-point instructions. The first 30 minutes of waiting and parking are included in the airport pickup service.
* Price note: The fares shown are guide prices for the selected journey and vehicle type. Your final fare is calculated when you request a live quote and may vary depending on the travel date, pickup time, route, airport or parking charges, tolls, additional waiting time and any extra journey requirements. Please use the booking form to view your current price before confirming your transfer.
