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Orpington to London City Airport Taxi

It is about 13.0 miles from Orpington to London City Airport, and we price it as one fixed fare from £40. Reckon on 30 min when the roads are clear and up to 50 min at busy times. Drivers come in via A13 then Connaught Road and Hartmann Road, reaching London City Airport from the due south. What we quote is what you pay, whatever the traffic does on the day.

Distance ~13.0 milesOff-peak 30 minPeak 50 minFrom £40
In short

A pre-booked taxi from Orpington to London City Airport costs from £40 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 30 min off-peak, covering roughly 13.0 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.

Distance
~13.0 miles
Off-peak drive
30 min
Peak drive
50 min
Saloon fare
from £40
Largest vehicle
8-seat minibus
Pickup
E16 2PX

Fixed fares from Orpington to London City Airport

VehicleCapacityFixed fare
Saloonup to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bagsfrom £40
Estateup to 4 passengers, 4 large casesfrom £50
MPV (6 seats)up to 6 passengers, 5 large casesfrom £60
Minibus (8 seats)up to 8 passengers, 8 large casesfrom £80

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 Orpington (BR5, BR6) the natural line out is the A21 and the A224, joining A13 then Connaught Road and Hartmann Road for the last part of the journey. The whole thing runs to about 13.0 miles. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 30 min off-peak becomes 50 min 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 Orpington

We pick up anywhere in Orpington and the surrounding South East London postcodes - BR5, BR6. Home, office, hotel or station - the driver comes to the door and helps with bags.

Pickups run across Orpington and the BR5, BR6 streets around it, at whatever hour you need; there is no minimum and no surge.

When to leave

For a short-haul departure, allow 2 hours at the airport plus 50 min 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 £40.

What every booking includes

Orpington to London City Airport - frequently asked questions

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

A saloon is from £40, an estate from £50, a 6-seat MPV from £60 and an 8-seat minibus from £80. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.

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

It is about 30 min off-peak over roughly 13.0 miles. Allow up to 50 min 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.

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

Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £60 and an 8-seat minibus from £80. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.

Are tolls and charges included in the fare?

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.

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.

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

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.

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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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