Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£63
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London City Airport to Ilford TaxiFixed price from £63
Ilford is one of the shortest runs we do from London City — close enough that the taxi rank price and the pre-booked price are usually within a few pounds of each other, but far enough that you do not want to be dragging cases onto a bus.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LCY
London City Airport
Ilford
Greater London
from£63
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£63
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£75
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£86
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£98
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£121
How your pickup works
What your London City Airport to Ilford transfer includes
We cover addresses across Greater London. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the quickest route by road. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Ilford, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
London City Airport to Ilford: what to expect
The 7-mile drive from London City Airport to Ilford usually takes 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £63 saloon fare comes to roughly £16 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £121 in total, close to £18 each for seven.
Of London's five airports, London City Airport is the closest to Ilford. It is the lowest-priced of the five as well.
The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Barking, East Ham, Forest Gate and Little Ilford. The nearest railway station to the centre is Ilford, less than half a mile away, with Manor Park also close by. Well-known places in and around Ilford include Valentines Park, South Park and Valentines Mansion.
London City Airport has a single terminal, so the driver meets you in the one arrivals hall after you clear customs.
Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£75
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£86
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£98
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£121
Guide prices for the Ilford area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
Rated excellent on Google
“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
Book your London City Airport to Ilford transfer
Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
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- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
London City Airport to Ilford: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £63 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £98 and an eight-seater is £121. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from London City to Ilford?
Allow 20–30 minutes for the 7-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25 and the Blackwall Tunnel approaches.
How far is Ilford from London City Airport?
Ilford is about 7 miles from London City by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at London City?
In the arrivals hall, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Ilford to London City?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
How much is a taxi from London City Airport to Ilford per person?
A saloon is £63 one way for up to four passengers, about £16 each when four share. The eight-seater is £121, about £18 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Ilford?
London City Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Ilford, about 7 miles by road.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Ilford?
London City Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £63. From London City Airport the saloon is £63. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
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Ilford from other London airports
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