Known both ends
Our drivers know the South Kensington approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Blakes to London City Airport · Hotel route
Blakes to London City Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between Blakes Hotel and London City Airport — 11 miles, typically 30–40 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromBlakes
ToLondon City Airport
Distance11 miles
Journey30–40 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
60 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to Blakes, your driver meets you in arrivals at London City Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: roland Gardens is narrow and residential; your chauffeur arrives two minutes early, waits with the engine off, and loads quickly out of neighbourly courtesy.
Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at Blakes — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The fleet
Blakes to London City Airport from £50.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £50 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at Blakes or a name-board meet at London City Airport
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait on airport pickups
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
Getting to & from Blakes to London City Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Blakes to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 30–40 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 30–40 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 30–40 min | Fixed from £50 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Good to know about Blakes to London City Airport.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to Blakes is Sloane Square (District, Circle) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
Timing
The 11-mile run typically takes 30–40 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
At the hotel end
Roland Gardens is narrow and residential; your chauffeur arrives two minutes early, waits with the engine off, and loads quickly out of neighbourly courtesy.
At a glance
Blakes to London City Airport at a glance.
- Route
- Blakes ↔ London City Airport
- Distance
- 11 miles
- Typical journey
- 30–40 min
- Saloon from
- £50
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
Blakes to London City Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What does the car from Blakes to London City Airport cost?
From £50 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be at London City Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
And where does the car wait at Blakes?
Roland Gardens is narrow and residential; your chauffeur arrives two minutes early, waits with the engine off, and loads quickly out of neighbourly courtesy.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 30–40 min. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
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