London City Airport Transfers at a Fixed Fare
A taxi from Southampton to London City Airport costs from £195 for a saloon, £220 for an MPV and £245 for a 16-seat minibus, and the drive takes 1.5 to 2 hours. London City Airport is a single compact terminal close to the City of London, so your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and pickups are quick.
Terminal pickup: London City Airport has one compact terminal with all arrivals in a single hall. Your driver meets you there with a name board, and because the airport is small the pickup is usually very quick.
Your Trusted London City Airport Transfer Partner
London City to Southampton transfers take approximately 2h15m-2h45m depending on traffic. We provide flight monitoring, meet and greet in arrivals, and fixed fares. London City Airport is smaller and more efficient than Heathrow or Gatwick, making pickups quick and stress-free, though Docklands traffic is the main variable.
London City Airport (LCY) sits in the Royal Docks in east London, around 90 road miles north-east of Southampton via the M3, M25 and A13. It's a popular choice for business travellers with flights to UK and European business destinations. We offer reliable transfer services with flight monitoring.
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Transfer Prices From Southampton
Starting fares for London City Airport transfers. Your fare is fixed and confirmed at the time of booking, no surge pricing and no hidden charges.
Car
MPV
8-SeaterIncluded with every transfer
Airport and port pickup and drop-off charges are included in your quoted fare.
From the moment you land, your first 60 minutes of waiting time are completely free of charge.
Child and infant seats are available on request, just discuss your requirements with our team.
A free bottle of water is provided for every transfer.
Meet and greet service is available, let us know your requirements when you book.
Prices are per vehicle, one way from Southampton, and include airport parking and toll charges. Child seats and extra luggage can be added on request.
Taxi or Train to London City Airport? And When to Leave
Worked example: for a 10:00 short-haul flight, airlines advise arriving by 08:00, and by 07:00 for a long-haul flight, so leave Southampton around 06:00. Tell us your flight time when you book and we set the pickup to match, with the drive, the traffic and the check-in queues already allowed for.
How the Two Journeys to London City Airport Compare
| Soton Cars taxi | By train | |
|---|---|---|
| The journey | One fixed-fare car from your door to London City Airport | By train it is Southampton Central to London Waterloo, then the Tube to Bank and the DLR on to the airport: two changes with luggage before you reach the terminal. |
| Your luggage | In the boot, with help at both ends | Carried by you on every leg, including across stations |
| What it costs | One fixed fare per vehicle: £195 for a saloon | A fare per person on every leg, plus any last-mile taxi at the far end |
| First and last flights | Runs 24/7, with pickups set to your flight time | Bound by the first and last trains of the day |
Frequently Asked Questions About London City Airport Transfers
Common questions about our airport transfer to and from London City Airport.
A saloon from Southampton to London City Airport is £195, an MPV is £220 and a 16-seat minibus is £245. These are the same figures shown in the price list on this page, they are fixed when you book, and they include flight monitoring, meet and greet, 60 minutes free waiting, airport parking and tolls.
The London City Airport fare is fixed at the time of booking, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay. There is no surge pricing and no hidden charges, and traffic on the day does not change the fare.
London City Airport has one compact terminal with all arrivals in a single hall. Your driver meets you there with a name board, and because the airport is small the pickup is usually very quick. Your driver tracks your flight before you land, so a delay costs you nothing and 60 minutes of waiting are included.
Every transfer to London City Airport includes 60 minutes free waiting from the moment you land, flight monitoring, meet and greet with a name board, and help with your luggage.
Call +44 2380 333 000 at any hour of the day or night, or book online, and we will confirm your fixed fare straight away. If you are flying, send us your flight number so the driver can track any delay.
Yes, we provide transfers to and from London City Airport (LCY). This is a popular choice for business travellers due to the airport's proximity to the City of London financial district.
The journey from London City Airport to Southampton typically takes 2h15m to 2h45m, depending on traffic on the M3, M25 and A13, and on Docklands traffic near the airport.
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