London City Airport Taxi from Gerrards Cross
Fixed-fare cars from Gerrards Cross and South Bucks across the capital to the Royal Docks, suited to business trips where time at the airport is short.
How long does a taxi from Gerrards Cross to London City Airport take?
70–95 minutes. That 25-minute spread is wider than for any other London airport we serve from Gerrards Cross, because this route goes through the capital instead of round it. London City is in the Royal Docks in Newham, East London, so a car from SL9 heads in along the A40 and then east, usually finishing on the A13.
BA CityFlyer has its operating base here, and most passengers are business travellers bound for places like Frankfurt and Luxembourg, with leisure routes and winter ski flights alongside. For a South Bucks executive with a morning meeting in Europe, it is often the tidiest option.
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London City in four points
70–95 minutes
From Gerrards Cross, mostly on urban A-roads rather than motorway.
One small terminal
A short walk from the car to check-in, and from the aircraft back out.
DLR next door
The airport's own DLR station adjoins the terminal, linking Canary Wharf and the City.
Smaller jets only
A 1,508-metre runway limits it to smaller aircraft on shorter routes.
Why is the London City journey harder to predict?
Because most of it is on city streets and A-roads. The A40 into west London, the cross-town section and the A13 through East London all carry commuter, delivery and event traffic, and none of it spreads out the way motorway traffic does. On the day, drivers choose between heading through town and swinging round the North Circular, depending on what the roads are doing.
Where you start matters too. Denham and Iver are the quickest starts at 70–95 minutes, Stoke Poges 57–82, and Little Chalfont, the furthest out, 70–95. Each town's route guide is linked in the table below.
What is the terminal like, and how do I get from the car to my flight?
There is one terminal, and it is compact. That is the appeal of London City: the walk from drop-off to check-in is short, and so is the walk from the aircraft to arrivals. The runway is only 1,508 metres long, so the airport handles smaller jets on UK and European routes rather than long-haul flights.
The London City Airport DLR station adjoins the terminal and links it with Canary Wharf, the City, Stratford and Woolwich. That helps when your day splits: we can take you to a morning departure from Gerrards Cross and collect you after the return flight from an office in Docklands instead of the airport.
When should I leave Gerrards Cross for a London City flight?
Start with your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadline and the time you want to be through security. Then use the full 95 minutes rather than the lower figure, and add 30–45 minutes if you are driving into London during the morning peak.
- 08:30 departure, aiming to be in the terminal by 07:30: 87 minutes plus a 45-minute rush-hour margin means a pickup at about 05:20.
- 16:00 departure, in the terminal by 15:00: lighter early-afternoon roads need about 30 minutes of margin, so leave at about 13:05.
More detail for regular flyers is in our London City business guide for the Chilterns.
Is there a drop-off charge at London City, and where do we meet?
London City charges vehicles for using its forecourt drop-off and publishes the current rate on the airport website. On a GX transfer that charge is part of the fixed fare and the stop is kept brief. For arrivals your driver waits inside the terminal with a name board; the building is small enough that you will spot them as you come through. The flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the meeting time with it.
Which car suits a business trip to London City?
Most LCY passengers carry a cabin bag and a laptop, so the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series is the usual pick, and the cross-London leg becomes time to prepare. Our amenities page lists what is on board. Teams travelling together fit the V-Class, and firms with regular flights can move billing onto a corporate account rather than individual receipts.
Should I fly from London City or Heathrow?
From Gerrards Cross, Heathrow is 20–35 minutes and London City 70–95. LCY is worth the longer drive when the flight you need only leaves from there, when a small terminal suits a tight schedule, or when your trip starts or ends in Docklands, Canary Wharf or the City. For long-haul the answer is Heathrow, because London City's runway rules out large aircraft.
London City Airport taxi by pickup town
Each guide covers the start of the journey from that town; the town link lists its other airport runs.
| Collect from | Route guide | Typical journey |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross to London City taxi | 70–95 minutes |
| Chalfont St Peter | Chalfont St Peter to London City taxi | 70–95 minutes |
| Chalfont St Giles | Chalfont St Giles to London City taxi | 75–100 minutes |
| Little Chalfont | Little Chalfont to London City taxi | 70–95 minutes |
| Beaconsfield | Beaconsfield to London City taxi | 75–100 minutes |
| Fulmer | Fulmer to London City taxi | 70–95 minutes |
| Stoke Poges | Stoke Poges to London City taxi | 75–100 minutes |
| Farnham Common | Farnham Common to London City taxi | 75–100 minutes |
| Denham | Denham to London City taxi | 65–90 minutes |
| Iver | Iver to London City taxi | 70–95 minutes |
| Amersham | Amersham to London City taxi | 75–100 minutes |
| Seer Green | Seer Green to London City taxi | 75–100 minutes |
| Penn | Penn to London City taxi | 80–105 minutes |
| Slough | Slough to London City taxi | 75–105 minutes |
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London City Airport Transfer Questions
How long is a taxi from Gerrards Cross to London City Airport?
70–95 minutes, usually via the A40 and A13. Denham and Iver are quicker at 70–95 minutes; Little Chalfont is the longest at 70–95.
Why does the London City journey time vary so much?
The route crosses London on A-roads and city streets rather than motorway, so commuter and event traffic has more effect. We plan the pickup around the time of day and the roads on the day.
How many terminals does London City Airport have?
One compact terminal, with the London City Airport DLR station adjoining it. The short walks are a big part of the airport's appeal for business travellers.
Which airline is based at London City Airport?
BA CityFlyer has its operating base there. Routes are mainly business-focused, such as Frankfurt and Luxembourg, with leisure and winter ski flights alongside.
Is there a drop-off charge at London City Airport?
Yes, the airport charges for forecourt drop-off and publishes the current rate on its website. On a GX transfer the charge is included in your fixed fare.
When is London City better than Heathrow from South Bucks?
When your flight only leaves from London City, when its small terminal suits a tight schedule, or when your day starts or ends in Docklands or the City. For long-haul, Heathrow at 20–35 minutes is the better start.
What time should I leave for an 8:30am London City flight?
If you want to be in the terminal by 07:30, a pickup at about 05:20 covers the 87-minute top of the journey range plus a 45-minute margin for the morning rush into London.
Can my company book London City transfers on account?
Yes. Our corporate accounts put regular airport runs on one invoice, with the same fixed fares, flight tracking and meet-and-greet as individual bookings.
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