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Longfield to London City Airport Taxi

The run from Longfield to London City Airport covers about 18.1 miles and is quoted as a fixed price from £45. Expect 40 min on a quiet run, or 1h if you are travelling through the rush. Drivers come in via A13 then Connaught Road and Hartmann Road, reaching London City Airport from the south-east. You know the total before the car is assigned - no meter, no surge, no surprises at the end.

Distance ~18.1 milesOff-peak 40 minPeak 1hFrom £45
In short

A pre-booked taxi from Longfield to London City Airport costs from £45 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 40 min off-peak, covering roughly 18.1 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.

Distance
~18.1 miles
Off-peak drive
40 min
Peak drive
1h
Saloon fare
from £45
Largest vehicle
8-seat minibus
Pickup
E16 2PX

Fixed fares from Longfield to London City Airport

VehicleCapacityFixed fare
Saloonup to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bagsfrom £45
Estateup to 4 passengers, 4 large casesfrom £55
MPV (6 seats)up to 6 passengers, 5 large casesfrom £65
Minibus (8 seats)up to 8 passengers, 8 large casesfrom £85

Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.

Includes Blackwall or Silvertown tunnel user charge - free between 22:00 and 06:00, so late returns cost nothing extra, the airport drop-off or pickup fee. All of it is inside the fixed fare.

The route

From Longfield (DA3) the natural line out is the A2 and the A227, joining A13 then Connaught Road and Hartmann Road for the last part of the journey. That is about 18.1 miles door to door. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 40 min off-peak becomes 1h when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.

Where we meet you at London City Airport

The forecourt pickup on Hartmann Road, a few steps from arrivals. City is small enough that arrivals to kerb takes minutes, so a booked car is usually waiting before you are through.

Address: Hartmann Road, Royal Docks, E16 2PX.

Pickups across Longfield

Any address in Longfield works, along with the wider DA3 area of Kent. Home, office, hotel or station - the driver comes to the door and helps with bags.

From Longfield the A2, A227 route does most of the work, so the timing holds up even when the local roads are busy.

When to leave

For a short-haul departure, allow 2 hours at the airport plus 1h on the road; for long-haul make that 3 hours. We watch your flight, so an early or late landing does not change the price.

Getting back from London City Airport

For the return, book the flight number rather than a time - we watch the landing and adjust, and the price stays at £45.

What every booking includes

Longfield to London City Airport - frequently asked questions

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

A saloon is from £45, an estate from £55, a 6-seat MPV from £65 and an 8-seat minibus from £85. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.

How long does it take to get from Longfield to London City Airport?

It is about 40 min off-peak over roughly 18.1 miles. Allow up to 1h in peak traffic or around a busy flight.

Where will the driver meet me at London City Airport?

The forecourt pickup on Hartmann Road, a few steps from arrivals. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.

Do you cover the return journey from London City Airport to Longfield?

Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at London City Airport, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.

Can you take a group from Longfield to London City Airport?

Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £65 and an 8-seat minibus from £85. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.

Can I pay by card?

Yes. Card, bank transfer or a company account all work, and you can pay in advance or in the car. You get a VAT receipt either way.

What time should I leave Longfield?

For a short-haul departure, allow 2 hours at the airport plus 1h on the road; for long-haul make that 3 hours. We watch your flight, so an early or late landing does not change the price.

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Fares are indicative “from” prices per vehicle and are confirmed when you book. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact pickup address. Page reviewed 7 September 2026.

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