Putney to London City Airport taxi
A Putney to London City Airport taxi takes you across the capital to the Royal Docks, with a fixed fare agreed when you book. It suits business trips and short European hops where every minute counts.
- Distance
- About 13 miles
- Typical drive
- 45–60 min
- Main route
- Embankment and A13
- Terminal
- Single terminal
Crossing London to the Royal Docks
London City is only about 13 miles from Putney, but the whole of central London is in the way. The usual route runs east along the river on the Embankment, past Tower Hill and out on the A13 to the Royal Docks. When the riverside roads are slow, drivers can take the South Circular and cross the Thames by tunnel instead. Since 2025, both the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge a toll, which is worth knowing when you compare routes.
Allow 45 minutes to an hour, and more in the morning rush hour, when traffic into the City is at its heaviest.
A small airport that moves quickly
London City has a single, compact terminal, which is why business travellers like it. The walk from the drop-off point to check-in is short, but airlines still set firm cut-off times, so build them into your plans. Coming back, your driver can meet you in the arrivals area.
London City Airport to Putney
Landing after a meeting in Frankfurt or Dublin, you want the quickest way home. The DLR and the Tube work, but with a bag and a laptop a London City Airport to Putney taxi is more comfortable. We track your flight and the driver works to your real arrival time.
Business travel and corporate accounts
Companies that send staff through London City regularly can open a corporate account and pay on invoice. An executive car makes a good impression for client pickups. See our hotel transfer taxi page for trips between the airport and hotels in the City and Canary Wharf.
Flying long-haul instead? Try Heathrow or Stansted. Heading to a train in the City? See Putney to London Bridge.
Canary Wharf, ExCeL and the Royal Docks
London City sits in the Royal Docks, a short drive from Canary Wharf and close to ExCeL London. That makes it the natural airport for conferences and exhibitions at ExCeL and for meetings in Docklands. We can take you from the airport to your hotel or venue, or collect you from an office in Canary Wharf for the run back to Putney.
Day trips and same-day returns
London City is popular for day trips: an early flight to Edinburgh, Dublin or a European city for meetings, and a return the same evening. Book both journeys at once with your flight numbers, and we'll track the return flight so the driver works to your real landing time. If your meeting runs over and you change flights, call or message us and we'll move the pickup.
Staying in the Royal Docks
Hotels around the Royal Docks and ExCeL are a few minutes from the terminal, and they're popular with conference visitors and business travellers on early flights. We can take you from Putney to your hotel the evening before, or from the hotel to the airport in the morning.
London City Airport taxi questions
How long does a taxi from Putney to London City Airport take?
Typically 45 to 60 minutes. The morning rush hour through central London can add time.
Do tunnel tolls affect the fare?
Your fare is agreed when you book and covers the journey as booked. If you have a preference about the route, mention it when you book.
Can you meet me at London City Airport?
Yes. With meet and greet your driver waits in arrivals and walks you to the car.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Yes, through a corporate account. Email us with your company details to set one up.
Do you cover early London City departures?
Yes, we run 24/7. Early business flights are popular, so book the day before.
Can you take me from London City Airport to ExCeL?
Yes. ExCeL is very close to the airport, and we can take you there or to any hotel in Docklands.