Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£560
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London City Airport to Sunderland TaxiFixed price from £560
London City to Sunderland is around 295 miles and takes most of the day's driving hours. We quote it as a fixed price with one driver where the hours allow, and we will tell you plainly if the schedule needs a different plan.
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- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LCY
London City Airport
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
from£560
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£560
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£648
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£736
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£824
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£999
How your pickup works
What your London City Airport to Sunderland transfer includes
We cover addresses across Tyne and Wear. 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 Sunderland, 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 Sunderland: what to expect
The 295-mile drive from London City Airport to Sunderland usually takes 5h 10m – 6h 40m, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £560 saloon fare comes to roughly £140 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £999 in total, close to £143 each for seven.
London City Airport is the fourth closest of London's five airports to Sunderland; the closest is Luton Airport, about 248 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Luton £478, Stansted £486 and Heathrow £540.
Sunderland has a population of around 277,000. The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Fulwell and Ford. The nearest railway station to the centre is Sunderland, less than half a mile away. Well-known places in and around Sunderland include University of Sunderland.
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£648
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£736
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£824
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£999
Guide prices for the Sunderland 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
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“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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £560 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £824 and an eight-seater is £999. 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 Sunderland?
Allow 5h 10m – 6h 40m for the 295-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 Sunderland from London City Airport?
Sunderland is about 295 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland per person?
A saloon is £560 one way for up to four passengers, about £140 each when four share. The eight-seater is £999, about £143 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Sunderland?
Luton Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Sunderland, about 248 miles by road. London City Airport is about 295 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Sunderland?
Luton Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £478. From London City Airport the saloon is £560. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Sunderland, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
Sunderland from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.