Dartford to London City Airport Taxi
London City is the nearest airport to Dartford: 14 miles along the A2 and through the Blackwall Tunnel, or across via the A13, in a fixed-fare car from £45. Taxi On The Go runs it every hour of the day, with ULEZ built in and no drop-off charge at the other end. Book online or WhatsApp us.
A taxi from Dartford to London City Airport costs from £45 for a standard saloon, one way, with the ULEZ charge included and no drop-off fee. The journey is about 14 miles via the A2 and Blackwall Tunnel or the A13 and takes 30–50 minutes. Taxi On The Go is pre-booked, fixed-fare and available 24/7, with flight tracking and 45 minutes free waiting on pickups.
Dartford to London City Airport taxi fares
Guide fares for a saloon, one way, up to four passengers with two large cases. ULEZ is included and London City has no forecourt charge, so nothing is added. This is our shortest airport run: Bexleyheath and Sidcup are closest and cheapest, Gravesend and Longfield furthest. MPV roughly +25%, 8-seater roughly +50%.
| Pickup area | Fixed fare (from) | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath, Barnehurst DA6, DA7 | £35 | 25–45 min |
| Sidcup DA14, DA15 | £40 | 25–45 min |
| Crayford DA1 | £42 | 30–45 min |
| Dartford town centre DA1 | £45 | 30–50 min |
| Greenhithe, Swanscombe DA9, DA10 | £48 | 35–55 min |
| Bluewater shopping centre DA9 | £48 | 35–55 min |
| Joydens Wood, Wilmington, Stone DA2 | £50 | 35–55 min |
| Ebbsfleet International DA10 | £50 | 35–55 min |
| Gravesend DA11, DA12 | £55 | 40–60 min |
| Swanley, Hextable BR8 | £55 | 40–60 min |
| Longfield, New Barn DA3 | £58 | 45–65 min |
From-prices for a standard saloon. Exact fixed fare depends on postcode, vehicle and pickup time and is confirmed before you travel. ULEZ included. No booking fee, no card surcharge, child seats free on request.
Dartford to London City Airport: the two ways in
City Airport sits in the Royal Docks, on the north bank of the Thames between Silvertown and Beckton. There are two sensible ways in, and the driver picks whichever is moving.
South of the river, Blackwall Tunnel. A2 from Princes Road, then the A102 to the Blackwall Tunnel, across, and a short hop east along the A1020. The classic route, and the quicker one when the tunnel is clear.
North of the river, A13. Through the Dartford tunnels, then the A13 west through Rainham and Barking to the A1020 at Beckton. Avoids the Blackwall Tunnel and can be the better call in the morning peak. The Dart Charge is included when we use it.
- Distance is 14 miles either way, with a journey time of 30–50 minutes.
- There is no drop-off charge at London City; the driver takes you straight to the terminal doors.
- Both routes enter the ULEZ, which is built into your fare.
London City has one compact terminal with security close to the entrance. Most hand-luggage passengers are airside within 15 minutes of leaving the car.
Leaving Dartford for a City Airport flight
Because the drive is short and the terminal is small, timings here are tighter than for Heathrow or Gatwick. The airport suggests arriving 90 minutes before a European flight. The variable is the Blackwall Tunnel.
First flights (06:30–08:00)
Pickup from DA1 two hours before departure. At 05:00 the A2 and tunnel are quiet and the run is 30 minutes, leaving 90 minutes at the terminal.
Morning peak (07:00–09:30)
The Blackwall Tunnel northbound backs up from the Sun in the Sands roundabout. Allow 50 minutes, or let the driver switch to the A13.
Evening flights
Departures after 18:00 mean a pickup around 16:00–16:30. The A2 out of London is heavy, but you are going against it, so 40 minutes is a fair estimate.
Give us the flight number and we set the pickup time from the departure. If the tunnel is closed overnight for maintenance, the driver goes via the A13. Our early morning taxis cost the same as daytime.
Car, DLR or app for London City?
Public transport to City Airport from Dartford is not terrible: Southeastern to Woolwich Arsenal, then the DLR to London City Airport station. Around an hour with one change, and the DLR stops right at the terminal. It works for a solo traveller in daylight, but does not run early enough for the first departures and means dragging a case up and down at Woolwich.
App ride-hail on a 14-mile job to the Docklands is usually available, but the price moves with demand and the driver may not know the airport approach. At 05:00 it can cost more than our fixed £45.
Pre-booking gives you a set price, a named driver confirmed the evening before, and 15 minutes free waiting at the door.
- Fixed fare, ULEZ included, no drop-off charge
- Executive Mercedes E-Class or V-Class for business travel with monthly invoicing
- Saloon, estate, 6-seat MPV or 8-seater
- Free child seats and boosters
- Card, cash or invoice with no surcharge; DBS-checked drivers
London City to Dartford: the pickup on landing
City Airport arrivals are the quickest in London. With hand luggage you can be out ten minutes after the aircraft doors open, so a late driver is a real problem. We track every inbound flight and time the pickup from the actual landing, not the scheduled one, so a slightly early arrival from Amsterdam or Zurich is covered.
Your 45 minutes of free waiting starts at touchdown.
Where to meet. London City does not allow waiting on the forecourt, so the driver parks in the short-stay car park beside the terminal, a two-minute walk from arrivals, and sends you the bay. Or book meet and greet on request for about £10 and the driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board.
The run home in the evening is the reverse: A1020 west, Blackwall Tunnel southbound, A2 to Dartford. Against the flow it is usually 35 minutes to DA1.
City Airport pickups across Bexley, Dartford and Gravesham
Because City Airport is west of Dartford, this is the one airport where our Bexley-side customers pay the least. The fares step up as you move east along the A2.
Bexleyheath, Barnehurst, Welling, Erith and Sidcup. Closest to the Blackwall Tunnel via the A2 or A206, priced from £35 to £40. See our Bexley taxi page.
Crayford and Dartford DA1. Town centre, Temple Hill, West Hill and Dartford station, from £42 to £45. Darent Valley Hospital in DA2 is priced with Dartford.
Wilmington, Joydens Wood, Stone, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Bluewater and Ebbsfleet. From £48 to £50. Bluewater and Ebbsfleet International pickups are both straightforward.
Gravesend, Swanley and Longfield. From £55 to £58. Gravesend covers the station and Northfleet; Longfield includes New Barn.
For other airports from the same postcodes see Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Heading into town? See Dartford to central London.
How to book your Dartford to London City Airport taxi
Send your details
Postcode, flight number, date and time, passengers and bags. Online form, WhatsApp 020 8888 9988 or email info@taxionthego.com.
Get a fixed price
We confirm an exact fare for your vehicle with ULEZ included. There is no drop-off charge at City Airport.
Driver confirmed
Driver's name, car and registration sent the evening before. Inbound flights are tracked.
Door to terminal
Collected on time, A2 and Blackwall or the A13, dropped at the terminal doors in 30–50 minutes.
Every booking includes
- A fixed fare agreed before you travel
- ULEZ charge included, no drop-off fee at London City
- Dart Charge included if the driver uses the A13 route
- Flight tracking on every airport pickup
- 45 minutes free waiting at arrivals, 15 minutes at home
- Free child seats and boosters on request
- Licensed, insured, DBS-checked driver
- No booking fee and no card surcharge
Dartford to London City Airport taxi — questions
How much is a taxi from Dartford to London City Airport?
From £45 one way for a standard saloon, ULEZ included and no drop-off charge. Bexleyheath is from £35, Sidcup from £40, Gravesend from £55 and Longfield from £58. An MPV is about 25% more and an 8-seater about 50% more.
How long does it take from Dartford to London City Airport?
Usually 30–50 minutes for the 14 miles. Early morning and evening it is close to half an hour via the A2 and Blackwall Tunnel; in the morning peak the driver may use the A13 instead and it can reach 50 minutes.
Is there a drop-off charge at London City Airport?
No. London City is the only London airport without a forecourt drop-off fee, and the driver takes you straight to the terminal entrance. ULEZ applies on the route and is already built into your fixed fare.
What time should I leave Dartford for a 07:00 flight from City Airport?
Around 05:00. The run is 30 minutes at that hour and City Airport recommends arriving 90 minutes before departure. Security is quick, so many regulars leave a little later, but 05:00 gives comfortable margin.
Can you pick me up from London City Airport and take me to Dartford?
Yes, 24/7. Give us the flight number and we track it, then meet you from the short-stay car park or, on request, inside arrivals with a name board. You get 45 minutes free waiting from landing.
Is the DLR cheaper than a taxi to London City Airport?
For one person, yes. For two or more, the Southeastern and DLR fares added together approach our saloon price, the journey takes about an hour with a change at Woolwich, and it does not run early enough for the first departures.
Do you do business bookings to City Airport with invoicing?
Yes. We run executive Mercedes E-Class and V-Class cars and can set up a monthly account with itemised invoices through our corporate travel service. Regular Dartford to City Airport bookings can be scheduled in advance for the whole month.
Can I book a taxi from Bexleyheath or Sidcup to London City Airport?
Yes. Bexleyheath is from £35 and Sidcup from £40, both via the A2 and Blackwall Tunnel in about 25–45 minutes. Welling, Erith and Crayford are also covered; send your postcode for an exact fixed fare.