Brighton to London City Airport Taxi
London City is the small, business-focused airport in the Royal Docks, east of Canary Wharf. From Brighton the car runs up the M23, round the M25 and in along the A2, then crosses under the Thames to reach the terminal.
Guide price from£178
- 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
- About 70 miles
Brighton to London City Airport
Guide Prices
The prices below are guide prices and may vary depending on your pickup address, destination, date, time and journey requirements. Please contact us to confirm your fare before booking. All prices shown are one-way.
| Vehicle | Guide price, one way |
|---|---|
| Saloon (up to 4 passengers) | £178 |
| Estate | £183 |
| 6-seater | £268 |
| 7–8 seater | £356 |
| Executive | Call for a quote |
| Wheelchair accessible | Call for a quote |
- Journey time, off-peak
- 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Journey time, peak
- 2 hours 30 minutes or more
- Distance
- About 70 miles
- Return trip
- Call for a quote
Prices are for the one-way journey from Brighton to London City Airport. Guide prices include the airport drop-off charge and tunnel charges. See all guide prices
At each end
Pick-up and drop-off
London City has one compact terminal, and we set you down right outside it. The airport lies inside London's Ultra Low Emission Zone but outside the central Congestion Charge zone. The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels under the Thames both carry a user charge. Guide prices include the airport drop-off charge and tunnel charges.
Local knowledge
Tips for the Brighton to London City Airport run
- The approach along the A2 to the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels is the slowest part of the trip, especially on weekday mornings.
- When the tunnels are badly held up, your driver can cross at Dartford instead and come in along the A13.
- London City closes from Saturday afternoon until around midday on Sunday, so check your flight time carefully for weekend travel.
- Most flights here are short-haul business services at the start and end of the working day — exactly when the roads are busiest, so we plan the pick-up to match.
Included with your journey
What's included
- Drop-off at the departures forecourt of your terminal
- Return pick-ups with real-time flight tracking
- Meet & greet at the airport meeting point on your way home
- No charge for flight delays
- Your fare confirmed before you book — no meter
- Drivers who are DBS-checked and licensed by Brighton & Hove City Council
- Pick-ups at any hour — we are open 24/7
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles with ramps, securing systems and companion seating can be booked for this journey — tell us when you book. About our accessible taxis
Brighton to London City Airport taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Brighton to London City Airport?
Guide prices from Brighton to London City Airport are £178 for a saloon, £183 for an estate, £268 for a 6-seater and £356 for a 7–8 seater. Guide prices include the airport drop-off charge and tunnel charges. They may vary depending on your pickup address, destination, date, time and journey requirements — call 01273 220220 to confirm your fare before booking.
Is London City Airport inside the Congestion Charge zone?
No. London City Airport is in the Royal Docks, outside the central London Congestion Charge zone, although it is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone.
How do you get from Brighton to London City Airport?
By the A23 and M23, the M25 and the A2 into south-east London, then under the Thames by the Blackwall or Silvertown tunnel to the Royal Docks.
How long is the drive from Brighton to London City Airport?
Usually 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours off-peak, and 2 hours 30 minutes or more at commuter times.
Can I be collected from London City Airport after a day trip?
Yes — pre-book your return and we will track the inbound flight. There is no additional charge for flight delays.
Ready to book your ride?
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