Kent · TN12 · LCY
Paddock Wood to London City.
35.7 miles from Paddock Wood to a single terminal — about 57 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £115, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 35.7 mi
- Off-peak
- 57 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 25 min
- Saloon
- £115
- Back home
- £117
Instant fixed price
Paddock Wood, KentLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£115 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£129 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£187 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£143 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£162 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£230 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 Paddock Wood.
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 departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:48 | 01:48 |
| 08:30 | 05:18 | 04:18 |
| 11:00 | 07:20 • | 06:20 • |
| 14:00 | 10:48 | 09:48 |
| 17:30 | 14:18 | 13:18 |
| 20:30 | 16:50 • | 15:50 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 57 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 lands | Home in Paddock Wood around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:40 • |
| 12:00 | 13:42 |
| 17:00 | 19:10 • |
| 22:30 | 00:12 |
Pickup in Paddock Wood
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Paddock Wood
Door to door from any home or office in TN12 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Beltring1.7 mi
- Yalding3.3 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- The Bull at BrenchleyTN12 7NQ
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.
Compare
Every London airport from Paddock Wood.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
Nearby
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Good to know
Paddock Wood to London City
questions.
How far is Paddock Wood from London City Airport?
About 35.7 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 57 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 25 min. Gatwick is closer to Paddock Wood (51 min), but London City is 57 min away.
How much is a taxi from Paddock Wood to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £115 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £117 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 Paddock Wood for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Paddock Wood by about 05:18; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:18. 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 Paddock Wood?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Beltring and Yalding stations. The price is the same wherever in Paddock Wood 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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