Eltham to London City Airport Taxi
Travelling from Eltham to London City Airport? We quote one fixed price from £26 for the whole car, with any river tunnel charge (London City has no drop-off fee) already in it. The drive is roughly 5 miles and normally takes 15–25 min, day or night. Book online or WhatsApp us.
A saloon (sedan) from Eltham to London City Airport is from £26 one way, fixed when you book, with any river tunnel charge (London City has no drop-off fee) included. The trip is about 5 miles and takes 15–25 min. We run 24/7, track your flight on return journeys and allow 60 minutes' free waiting after landing.
Eltham to London City Airport taxi fares
One-way fixed fares from Eltham to London City Airport by vehicle, with any river tunnel charge (London City has no drop-off fee) included. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
| Vehicle | Fixed fare (from) | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon (sedan) Up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases | £26 | 15–25 min |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class or similar, up to 3 passengers | £29 | 15–25 min |
| MPV Up to 6 passengers with luggage | £29 | 15–25 min |
| 8-seater Up to 7 passengers with luggage | £42 | 15–25 min |
| 9-seater minibus Up to 8 passengers with luggage | £42 | 15–25 min |
These are our published fixed fares for this journey. Your exact price is confirmed in writing before you travel. Returns are priced as two one-way fares. No booking fee, no card surcharge, child seats free.
How we get from Eltham to London City
From Eltham it is a short run along the A2 to the A102 and through the tunnel.
Through the tunnel it is only a few minutes along the Royal Docks to the terminal doors. The driver chooses Blackwall or Silvertown depending on the queues, and the tunnel charge is on us.
- About 5 miles, usually 15–25 min
- Any river tunnel charge (London City has no drop-off fee) included in the fixed fare
- The driver checks traffic before setting off and picks the quicker route
- Same price day or night, no surge
Timing your London City flight from Eltham
London City is small and quick: security is close to the entrance and the check-in margin is shorter than at the bigger airports. The variable is the road to the tunnels, not the terminal.
First wave
Leave about two hours before a 06:30–08:00 departure; the roads are empty.
Morning peak
The tunnel approaches queue from 07:00. Allow the top of the range.
Afternoon
Heading towards Docklands against the evening rush is usually straightforward.
Give us your flight number and we set the pickup time and confirm it by text. Night and early-morning pickups cost the same as daytime ones.
Is a pre-booked car worth it from Eltham?
By public transport you would start at Eltham station and travel to Woolwich Arsenal, Lewisham or Stratford for the DLR to London City Airport station. It works for one person with light luggage in the daytime, but it usually means at least one change with cases, and the first trains do not suit early departures.
App cars are least predictable exactly when airport runs need them: early in the morning and at peak times, when surge pricing can take a 5-mile trip well above our fixed £26.
With us the job goes to a named driver confirmed the evening before, the price is agreed in writing and cannot change, and airport charges are already handled.
- Fixed fare agreed before you travel
- Saloon (sedan), executive, MPV, 8-seater or 9-seater minibus
- Free child seats and boosters
- Card, cash or invoice with nothing added
- Licensed, DBS-checked drivers
Coming home from London City to Eltham
We track your flight and send the driver for the real landing time, not the schedule, so early arrivals and delays are covered without a phone call.
Your 60 minutes' free waiting starts at touchdown. If passport control or baggage reclaim is slow, message the driver and we wait.
Where to meet. The driver waits in the short-stay car park or the airport's designated pick-up area and texts you the exact spot. Meet and greet with a name board in arrivals is available on request.
The run home is the same route in reverse, dropping you at your door in Eltham or anywhere in Eltham High Street, New Eltham, Well Hall, Avery Hill and Mottingham.
London City pickups across Eltham (SE9)
We collect from any address in Eltham, including Eltham High Street, New Eltham, Well Hall, Avery Hill and Mottingham. The fare above is the starting price for the SE9 area; your exact fixed price is confirmed when you book.
Pickups from Eltham station are easy too: give us your train time and the driver meets you outside.
How to book your Eltham to London City Airport taxi
Send your details
Pickup address, date and time, flight number, passengers and luggage. Use the online form, WhatsApp 020 8888 9988 or email info@taxionthego.com.
Get a fixed price
We confirm the exact fare for your vehicle, with any river tunnel charge (London City has no drop-off fee) included.
Driver confirmed
You get the driver's name, car and registration before the journey.
Door to terminal
Collected on time and dropped at London City Airport in about 15–25 min.
Eltham to London City Airport taxi — questions
How much is a taxi from Eltham to London City Airport?
From £26 one way in a saloon (sedan) for up to four passengers, fixed when you book. An executive car is from £29, an MPV from £29, an 8-seater from £42 and a 9-seater minibus from £42. Any river tunnel charge (London City has no drop-off fee) is included.
How long does it take to get from Eltham to London City Airport?
Usually 15–25 min for about 5 miles. Early mornings are at the quick end, weekday peaks at the slow end, and we plan your pickup with that margin.
Is there a drop-off charge at London City Airport?
No. London City does not charge for drop-offs. Any Blackwall or Silvertown tunnel charge is already in your fare.
Can you pick me up from London City Airport and take me to Eltham?
Yes, at any hour. Give us your flight number and we track it, with 60 minutes' free waiting from touchdown.
Are child seats and larger vehicles available?
Yes. Child seats and boosters are free, and we have MPVs, 8-seaters and 9-seater minibuses, plus executive Mercedes cars. Tell us when you book.
Is the price fixed from Eltham?
Yes. The fare is agreed before you travel and does not change with traffic, the time of day or delays at the airport.
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