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London City Airport at a glance
- Airport: London City Airport (LCY)
- Location: Royal Docks, East London, E16 2PX
Terminals: 1 (single terminal) - Taxi prices from: £16
- Taxi prices up to: £77
Average 6-mile journey: £27.72 - Meet and Greet: Included with all airport bookings
- Flight monitoring: Yes - driver adjusts pickup for delays
- Free cancellation: Yes
- Drop-off charge: £8 for up to 5 mins (from 6 Jan 2026)
- Nearest DLR: London City Airport station (adjacent)
- Distance to Central London: ~7 miles / ~30 minutes
London City Airport Taxis and Transfers
Compare prices from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators for taxis to or from London City Airport (LCY).
Located in the Royal Docks in East London, London City is the closest airport to Central London and is a preferred choice for business travellers.
Book online for a reliable ride, Meet and Greet service, and free waiting time for flight delays.
Key Travel Info:
Nearest London Airports: Heathrow Airport (22 miles) and Gatwick Airport (28 miles).
Nearest rail: London City Airport DLR station (adjacent to terminal), with connections to Bank, Stratford, and across London.
Road access: A13 for direct city access; A406 North Circular; M25 for routes across the UK.
Drop-off charge: £8 for up to 5 minutes (introduced 6 January 2026). Pre-booked minicabit taxis handle the drop-off as part of the fixed fare – no surprise charges at the airport.
Driving Times to Major Cities:
Central London: ~30 minutes (7 miles).
Oxford: ~1 hour 30 minutes (62 miles).
Cambridge: ~1 hour 15 minutes (58 miles).
Brighton: ~1 hour 45 minutes (68 miles).
Southampton: ~2 hours (85 miles).
Whether heading to London City Airport for a flight or travelling home after landing, minicabit offers upfront pricing with no surprises or surge fees. Plan ahead and travel hassle-free.
Popular local routes to and from London City Airport
Get a ride that fits your needs
Book a London City Airport taxi for seamless transfers to and from the heart of London. Located in the Royal Docks, London City Airport has a defined pick-up and drop-off zone directly next to the terminal doors. With just one terminal, pickups are straightforward - your driver will be waiting by the Information desk in Arrivals.
Simply enter your pickup location and destination in our taxi price comparison tool to compare quotes by price, eco-friendliness, or car type.
Whether travelling solo or with a group, minicabit lets you book up to an 8-seater taxi, providing comfort for families, business groups, and travellers with extra luggage. For journeys to other parts of the city, check out our London taxi options.
For more details about visiting the airport, see London City Airport's visitor guide (opens in a new tab).
Your London City Airport Pickup Experience
When you book an airport pickup through minicabit, every booking includes our Meet and Greet service as standard – at no extra charge.
This is what makes a pre-booked minicabit transfer different from hailing a ride through an app.
How Meet and Greet Works at London City Airport
Your driver arrives at the airport before your flight lands. They monitor your flight in real time and adjust their arrival if your flight is early or delayed. Once you land and walk through to Arrivals – which typically takes under 15 minutes at London City’s compact single terminal – your driver will be waiting at the Information desk, holding a name board with your name.
There is no searching for a car in a pickup zone, no phone calls to coordinate, and no surge pricing because your flight landed at a busy time. Your price was fixed when you booked.
What Is Included with Every London City Airport Pickup
- Named driver waiting at the information desk inside Arrivals with a name board
- Live flight tracking – your driver adjusts automatically if your flight is early or delayed
- Up to 45 minutes of free waiting time from your flight’s actual landing time
- Door-to-door service – your driver can help with luggage to the vehicle
- Fixed price confirmed at booking – no surge, no meter, no surprises
- Free cancellation before your driver’s dispatch time
How this compares to ride-hailing apps
minicabit Meet and Greet (included, no extra fee):
- Driver pre-assigned and at the airport before you land
- Waiting inside the terminal at the information desk
- Holding a name board with your name
- Fixed price locked in at booking
- 45 min free waiting from your flight’s landing time
Ride-hailing apps (surge applies):
- Driver allocated after you request from Arrivals
- Meet outside in the forecourt or designated pickup zone
- Pin drop in pickup area – no name board, no name
- Surge pricing during peak landing windows
- Waiting fees if you’re slow through baggage reclaim
minicabit vs Uber and Bolt at London City Airport
How a pre-booked minicabit airport transfer compares to hailing a ride through Uber or Bolt.
Specifically for journeys to and from London City Airport, where flights cluster around morning and evening peaks and surge pricing is most likely to bite.
minicabit
Uber
Bolt
Meet & Greet inside the terminal
Included
Not offered
Not offered
Driver availability locked before you land at the airport
Yes
No
No
Price at peak landing times
Fixed
Surge applies
Surge applies
Flight tracking & pickup adjustment
Automatic
No
No
Free waiting time on flight delays
45 min from landing time
Limited – wait fees can apply
Limited – wait fees can apply
Pre-book in advance
Up to 12 months
Reserve (limited)
Reserve (limited)
Up to 8-seater group taxis
Yes
Up to 6
Up to 6
Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV)
Available
Limited
Limited
Free cancellation
Yes
Conditional
Conditional
All claims comparison-current as of May 2026. Named competitors used per nominative fair-use convention.
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London City Airport Drop-Off charge
London City Airport introduced a drop-off charge on 6 January 2026 – the last London airport to do so. Vehicles using the forecourt drop-off zone are charged via barrierless ANPR cameras, with payment due online by midnight the following day.
London City Airport has the shortest base time window of all London airports at just 5 minutes, making it the most expensive per minute at £1.60/min for the base rate.
When you pre-book a London City Airport taxi through minicabit, your Private Hire Operator handles the drop-off charge as part of the fixed fare. There are no surprise charges on arrival – the price you see at booking is the price you pay.
Current Charges (from 6 January 2026)
£8 for up to 5 minutes
£1 per additional minute (up to 10 minutes maximum)
Blue Badge holders are exempt (pre-registration required)
Licensed black cabs are temporarily exempt pending a TfL consultation
London City Airport Pickup and Drop-Off Guide
London City Airport has a single terminal in the Royal Docks, East London (Postcode: E16 2PX).
The compact layout means you are typically through security and exiting the terminal in under 15 minutes.
Pickup (Arrivals):
Your pre-booked driver will meet you at the information desk inside the Arrivals hall with a name board. minicabit’s Meet and Greet service is included with all London City Airport bookings – your driver monitors your flight and adjusts the pickup time for delays.
Drop-off (Departures):
The forecourt drop-off zone is directly outside the terminal doors. A drop-off charge of £8 applies (up to 5 minutes). When you book through minicabit, this charge is handled by your operator as part of the fixed fare.
Parking alternative:
If your driver needs to wait, the Short Stay car park is adjacent to the terminal. For collections, drivers should use the Short Stay car park rather than the forecourt, which is for immediate set-down only.
Public transport:
London City Airport DLR station is connected directly to the terminal. DLR services run to Bank (~22 minutes), Stratford (~15 minutes), and Woolwich Arsenal (~8 minutes).
Popular station routes to and from London City Airport
Average taxi prices in London City airport
Average cost for a 6 mile journey in London City will cost £27.72
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Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your pickup location and destination in the booking form above. Select your cab pickup date, time, and number of passengers. minicabit's comparison technology will show you quotes from multiple licensed Private Hire Operators - choose the one that suits your budget and vehicle preference.
Taxi prices to London City Airport start from £16 depending on your pickup location. A transfer from Central London typically costs between £25 and £45. Prices are fixed at the time of booking with no surge pricing. Enter your route in the form above for an instant quote.
A taxi from Central London to London City Airport takes approximately 30 minutes, covering around 7 miles. Journey times vary depending on traffic, time of day, and your exact pickup point. From Liverpool Street, allow around 20 minutes; from Westminster or the West End, around 35-40 minutes.
Yes. London City Airport introduced a drop-off charge of £8 for up to 5 minutes on 6 January 2026, with £1 per additional minute up to a maximum of 10 minutes. The charge is enforced by ANPR cameras and must be paid online by midnight the following day. When you pre-book through minicabit, your operator handles the drop-off charge as part of the fixed fare.
Your driver will wait inside the terminal at the Information desk in Arrivals, holding a name board. minicabit's Meet and Greet service is included with all London City Airport bookings at no extra charge. Your driver monitors your flight status and adjusts the pickup time if your flight is delayed.
Your driver monitors your flight for delays and adjusts the pickup time at London City Airport to 30 minutes after the new landing time. For minor delays, this is handled automatically. For major delays, we recommend contacting your provider before your flight. minicabit includes free waiting time of up to 45 minutes for flight delays on airport pickups.
Yes. minicabit offers Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) with specially trained drivers providing door-to-door assistance. Select "Wheelchair accessible" as your vehicle type when booking. London City Airport is fully step-free from the DLR station through to the terminal, and Blue Badge holder drivers are exempt from the drop-off charge.
Yes. minicabit covers transfers between all London airports. Common cross-airport routes from London City include LCY to Heathrow (from £78.97), LCY to Gatwick (from £88.87), and LCY to Stansted or Luton. Enter both airports in the booking form for an instant quote.
Child seats can be requested in the ‘Additional info’ box when booking. Availability depends on the operator, so we recommend confirming child seat requirements at the time of booking. Many of our Private Hire Operators carry a range of child seats suitable for different ages.
No. London City Airport (LCY) is an airport in the Royal Docks, East London (postcode E16 2PX). The City of London is the historic financial district in Central London (the "Square Mile"). The airport is approximately 7 miles east of the City of London and takes around 20-30 minutes by taxi.
Yes. You can pre-book a London City Airport taxi up to 12 months in advance through the minicabit website or app. Pre-booking locks in a fixed price and guarantees a driver will be waiting for you - no queuing or surge pricing.
For convenience and door-to-door service, a pre-booked taxi is the most practical option - especially with luggage or when travelling in a group. London City Airport is also served by the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) from London City Airport station, with connections to Bank, Stratford, and Woolwich. Buses serve the area via the A112 and Hartmann Road stops.
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