Surrey · SM7 · LCY

Banstead to London City.

22.5 miles from Banstead to a single terminal — about 59 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £83, agreed before you travel.

Distance
22.5 mi
Off-peak
59 min
Rush hour
up to 1 hr 25 min
Saloon
£83
Back home
£86

Instant fixed price

Banstead, SurreyLondon City Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £83 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £93 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £170 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £106 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £123 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £197 Book

Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.

Flight planner

When to leave Banstead.

Weekday guide for a flight from London City: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.

Flight departsShort-haul: leave byLong-haul: leave by
06:0002:4601:46
08:3005:1604:16
11:0007:20 •06:20 •
14:0010:4609:46
17:3014:1613:16
20:3016:50 •15:50 •

Coming home

Landing at London City.

About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 58 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.

Flight landsHome in Banstead around
07:3009:40 •
12:0013:43
17:0019:10 •
22:3000:13

Pickup in Banstead

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Banstead

Door to door from any home or office in SM7 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.

Stations

Rail stations nearby

  • Banstead0.8 mi
  • Belmont1.4 mi
  • Chipstead1.6 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Premier Inn1.6 mi

London City Airport

At the airport.

Flying out

Drop-off

You are set down at the terminal entrance; London City is small and quick to get through.

Flying home

Meeting your driver

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area with a name board. London City is compact, so you are usually in the car within minutes of landing. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.

Good to know

A single terminal

London City closes its check-in earlier before departure than the larger airports; check your airline's cut-off time.

Everything about London City Airport transfers →

Compare

Every London airport from Banstead.

Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
Gatwick 17.2 mi28 min£75
Heathrow 32.4 mi48 min£103
London City (this page) 22.5 mi59 min£83
Luton 63.5 mi1 hr 26 min£173
Stansted 71.7 mi1 hr 41 min£190

Good to know

Banstead to London City
questions.

How far is Banstead from London City Airport?

About 22.5 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 59 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 25 min. Gatwick is closer to Banstead (28 min), but London City is 59 min away.

How much is a taxi from Banstead to London City?

A fixed-price Saloon is £83 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £86 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.

What time should I leave Banstead for a morning flight from London City?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Banstead by about 05:16; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:16. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.

Where will my driver meet me at London City?

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area with a name board. London City is compact, so you are usually in the car within minutes of landing. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.

Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Banstead?

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Banstead and Belmont stations. The price is the same wherever in Banstead you start.

Is it cheaper to book a return?

Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.

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