Greater London · LCY

Barking to London City.

4.8 miles from Barking to a single terminal — about 12 min off-peak, a planning allowance of 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £55, agreed before you travel.

Distance
4.8 mi
Off-peak
12 min
Traffic allowance
about 25 min
Saloon
£55
Back home
£57

Instant fixed price

Barking, Greater LondonLondon City Airport

  • SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases
    £55 Book
  • EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases
    £62 Book
  • ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases
    £106 Book
  • MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases
    £70 Book
  • VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases
    £81 Book
  • Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases
    £137 Book

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

BarkingLondon City Airport
4.8 miles · about 12 min off-peak; traffic varies · journey schematic, not a navigation map

Flight planner

When to leave Barking.

Planning examples for London City, using assumed airport arrival allowances of 2 hours for short-haul or 3 hours for long-haul, the estimated drive and 15 additional minutes. Your airline may require earlier arrival. Times marked • use a traffic allowance; congestion can exceed it.

Flight departsShort-haul: example pickupLong-haul: example pickup
06:0003:3302:33
08:3006:0305:03
11:0008:20 •07:20 •
14:0011:3310:33
17:3015:0314:03
20:3017:50 •16:50 •

Coming home

Landing at London City.

These examples assume 45 minutes for airport formalities and baggage, then 12 min on the road (longer in the rush). Actual clearance and baggage times vary. Keep the team informed of delays and confirm your collection arrangement.

Flight landsHome in Barking around
07:3008:40 •
12:0012:57
17:0018:10 •
22:3023:27

Pickup in Barking

Collected from the door.

Your address

Anywhere in Barking

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

Stations

Stations in our directory

  • Barking0.1 mi
  • Barking Park0.3 mi
  • Upney0.8 mi

Hotels

Hotel pickups

  • Barking Hotel0.0 mi
  • TravelodgeIG11 7RX
  • Barking Park HotelIG11 8QF
  • Ibis BudgetIG11 7BA

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. Confirm the meeting location with your driver after airport formalities and baggage collection. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.

Good to know

A single terminal

Check your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines and allow time for security; do not plan from the driving time alone.

Everything about London City Airport transfers →

Planning your London City pickup

Follow the airport’s Pick-Up signs for the designated collection area. The exact meeting arrangement should be confirmed with your driver; landing time is not the same as being ready outside.

For P5 meet-and-greet bookings, check your confirmation for the meeting point and contact details. Keep your phone available after landing, and contact the team if baggage, immigration or assistance takes longer than expected. Do not move to a different terminal or car park without agreeing it with your driver.

Official London City collection information. Airport guidance checked 21 October 2026; check the airport website for changes before travel.

Passenger help · Changing airports between flights · Choose a vehicle for your passengers and luggage

Compare

Every London airport from Barking.

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

AirportDistanceOff-peakSaloon
London City (this page) 4.8 mi12 min£55
Stansted 33.0 mi56 min£111
Luton 46.3 mi1 hr 3 min£133
Heathrow 35.5 mi1 hr 4 min£115
Gatwick 49.1 mi1 hr 5 min£147

Good to know

Barking to London City
questions.

How far is Barking from London City Airport?

About 4.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 12 min; the estimated weekday traffic allowance is 25 min. London City is the closest of the five covered London airports to Barking by road.

How much is a taxi from Barking to London City?

A fixed-price Saloon is £55 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £57 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 Barking for a morning flight from London City?

For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Barking by about 06:03; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 05:03. These are planning examples, not latest safe departure times. Follow your airline’s check-in advice and allow extra time for disruption.

Where will my driver meet me at London City?

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area with a name board. Confirm the meeting location with your driver after airport formalities and baggage collection. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.

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

Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Barking and Barking Park stations. Give us the exact address and entrance so your quote reflects the actual journey.

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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