Luggage handled
Between the The Londoner lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The Londoner to London City Airport · Hotel route
The Londoner to London City Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Londoner and London City Airport — 9 miles, typically 25–35 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe Londoner
ToLondon City Airport
Distance9 miles
Journey25–35 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★From 14 TripAdvisor reviews
60 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Londoner, 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: leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Leicester Square approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at The Londoner — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Both directions, one price
The Londoner to London City Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £55 holds either way.
The fleet
The Londoner to London City Airport from £55.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £55 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £62 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £106 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £70 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £81 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £137 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Londoner 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
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- 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 8-seat van, 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 The Londoner to London City Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Londoner to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 25–35 min | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 25–35 min | Surge pricing | No name board at London City Airport; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 25–35 min | Fixed from £55 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Londoner to London City Airport.
At the hotel end
Leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
Local knowledge
Film premiere nights close the square with little warning — we watch the schedule and shift pickups to Orange Street automatically.
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 The Londoner is Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
At a glance
The Londoner to London City Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Londoner ↔ London City Airport
- Distance
- 9 miles
- Typical journey
- 25–35 min
- Saloon from
- £55
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Your questions
The Londoner to London City Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from The Londoner to London City Airport cost?
From £55 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 The Londoner?
Leicester Square is pedestrian at its heart; the hotel’s set-down on Whitcomb Street is the practised approach, thirty seconds from the doors.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 25–35 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.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
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