London City Airport Taxi Prices 2026
Canary Wharf
E14 · ~10–15 min · via A1020
EC1–EC4
~15–20 min · via A1261 Limehouse Link
W1, SW1, WC
~25–35 min · via A13 or Blackwall
N1, N4, N7
~35–50 min depending on traffic
W6, W8, W11
~35–50 min · Kensington, Hammersmith
LHR Transfer
Inter-airport · ~60–80 min via A40
All fares include the £8 London City Airport drop-off charge (introduced 6 January 2026). No additional airport fee added on the day.
London City was the last London airport to introduce a drop-off charge, ending free forecourt access on 6 January 2026. The fee is £8 for up to 5 minutes, plus £1 per additional minute to a maximum of 10 minutes — the shortest free period and highest per-minute cost of any UK airport. GetLondonTransfer includes this charge in every quoted fare. Uber and some local taxis may add it separately.
Taxi vs DLR — Which is Right for You?
Pre-Booked Taxi
- ✓Door to door — Canary Wharf from £25
- ✓£8 drop-off charge included in fare
- ✓Driver in arrivals hall with name board
- ✓Flight tracked — delays handled
- ✓No luggage handling on platforms
- ✓Same fare 24/7 — 04:30 departures covered
- ✓All vehicle classes — executive, MPV
DLR (Docklands Light Railway)
- ✓Cheapest: £2–£4 per person
- ✓22 min direct to Bank station
- ✗Not door-to-door — station only
- ✗Luggage on platforms and escalators
- ✗No service 00:30–05:30 daily
- ~Perfect for solo, carry-on, Bank area
- ✗Not suitable for groups with cases
London City Airport — What Makes It Different
London City is the UK's most business-focused airport — compact, fast, and located 7 miles from the City of London. Same-day European connections via British Airways CityFlyer, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France and Aer Lingus make it the natural choice for City and Canary Wharf-based executives.
| Route | Taxi Fixed Fare | Journey Time | DLR Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCY → Canary Wharf | From £25 | 10–15 min | DLR £2.80 / 5 min |
| LCY → City of London (EC) | From £35 | 15–20 min | DLR £3.50 / 22 min to Bank |
| LCY → Shoreditch / Hoxton | From £38 | 20–25 min | DLR + change ~30 min |
| LCY → Westminster (SW1) | From £45 | 25–35 min | DLR + Tube ~45 min |
| LCY → Mayfair (W1) | From £48 | 25–35 min | DLR + Tube ~40 min |
| LCY → Heathrow (LHR) | From £65 | 55–80 min | DLR + Elizabeth Line ~75 min |
"LCY is my weekly airport. For Canary Wharf, the DLR is genuinely hard to beat. But for clients — I book the taxi every time. Driver in arrivals, name on a board, directly to the meeting. The £8 drop-off was a surprise the first month — but it's included now in every quote."
All London City Airport Routes
London City Airport Taxi Price FAQ
How much is a taxi from London City Airport?
GetLondonTransfer's fixed fares from LCY start at £25 to Canary Wharf, £35 to City of London, and £45 to central London (Zone 1). All fares include the £8 drop-off charge introduced on 6 January 2026. The DLR costs £2–£4 per person but delivers to Bank or other stations only — not your final destination.
What is the £8 London City Airport drop-off charge?
London City introduced a drop-off charge on 6 January 2026 — the last London airport to do so. The fee is £8 for up to 5 minutes at the terminal forecourt, plus £1 per additional minute up to a maximum of 10 minutes. GetLondonTransfer includes this in every quoted fare. Uber and some other providers may add it to the fare at the end of the journey.
Is the DLR or a taxi better from London City Airport?
The DLR (£2–£4, 22 min to Bank) is better for solo travellers with carry-on luggage heading to Bank, Canary Wharf or nearby. A pre-booked taxi is better for groups, anyone with luggage, business travellers being collected by name, or any destination that requires navigating connections with bags.
Do you cover early morning London City flights?
Yes. LCY's first flights typically depart 06:00–06:30, meaning many business travellers need pickup by 04:30–05:00. GetLondonTransfer charges the same fixed fare at 04:30 as at 14:30. No night premium. Driver confirmed the evening before.
Fixed Fare from London City. Drop-Off Fee Included.
From £25 to Canary Wharf. Driver in arrivals. £8 charge in every quoted fare. Book in 60 seconds.