Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£77
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London City Airport to Stansted Airport TaxiFixed price from £77
London City to Stansted Airport is a fixed-price airport-to-airport transfer of about 33 miles. It saves you the train changes across London with your luggage, and the fare stays the same whatever the traffic does on the way.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LCY
London City Airport
Stansted Airport
Essex
from£77
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£77
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£92
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£108
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£123
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£154
How your pickup works
What your London City Airport to Stansted Airport transfer includes
We cover every terminal and the official pick-up and drop-off areas. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the usual route north on the M11. 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 Stansted Airport, 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 Stansted Airport: what to expect
The 33-mile drive from London City Airport to Stansted Airport usually takes 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £77 saloon fare comes to roughly £20 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £154 in total, close to £22 each for seven.
Of London's five airports, London City Airport is the closest to Stansted Airport. It is the lowest-priced of the five as well.
The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Stansted Mountfitchet, Takeley, Elsenham and Birchanger. The nearest railway station to the centre is Stansted Mountfitchet, about 2.1 miles away, with Elsenham also close by.
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£92
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£108
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£123
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£154
Guide prices for the Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport transfer
Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
- Excellent on Google · 45 reviews
- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
London City Airport to Stansted Airport: common questions
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+44 208 089 7700 Ask on WhatsApp info@bluepick.co.ukHow much is a taxi from London City to Stansted Airport?
A pre-booked saloon is £77 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £123 and an eight-seater is £154. 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 Stansted Airport?
Allow 45–60 minutes for the 33-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 Stansted Airport from London City Airport?
Stansted Airport is about 33 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 Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport per person?
A saloon is £77 one way for up to four passengers, about £20 each when four share. The eight-seater is £154, about £22 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Stansted Airport?
London City Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Stansted Airport, about 33 miles by road.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Stansted Airport?
London City Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £77. From London City Airport the saloon is £77. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Stansted Airport, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
LCYLondon City → Luton Airportfrom£98LCYLondon City → Southend Airportfrom£123LCYLondon City → Tilbury Cruise Terminalfrom£84LCYLondon City → Biggin Hill Airportfrom£76LCYLondon City → Heathrow Airportfrom£97LCYLondon City → Harwich International Portfrom£191LCYLondon City → Felixstowe Portfrom£205LCYLondon City → Gatwick Airportfrom£107
Stansted Airport from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.