London City Airport (LCY)

Taxi from London City Airport to London, fare, estimate & time

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A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. The estimated fare to London is £22-£34. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

London City Airport is about 13 km east of London from London.

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Not just the centre

From London City Airport to other towns

Cambridge · 77 km, ~81 min · £120-£191
Oxford · 95 km, ~99 min · £148-£235

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from London City Airport to London?

Roughly £22-£34 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from London City Airport?

A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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