Isle of Wight · PO33 · LCY
Ryde to London City.
115.8 miles from Ryde to a single terminal — about 3 hr 2 min off-peak, up to 4 hr 15 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £256, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 115.8 mi
- Off-peak
- 3 hr 2 min
- Rush hour
- up to 4 hr 15 min
- Saloon
- £256
- Back home
- £281
Instant fixed price
Ryde, Isle of WightLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£256 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£290 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£426 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£323 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£364 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£525 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 Ryde.
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 | 00:43 | 23:43 (night before) |
| 08:30 | 03:13 | 02:13 |
| 11:00 | 05:43 | 04:43 |
| 14:00 | 07:30 • | 06:30 • |
| 17:30 | 12:13 | 11:13 |
| 20:30 | 15:13 | 14:13 |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 3 hr 52 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 Ryde around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 13:35 • |
| 12:00 | 16:37 |
| 17:00 | 23:05 • |
| 22:30 | 03:07 |
Pickup in Ryde
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Ryde
Door to door from any home or office in PO33 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Ryde Esplanade0.2 mi
- Ryde St John's Road0.4 mi
- Ryde Pier Head0.6 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Yelfs HotelPO33 2LG
- Dorset House HotelPO33 2BW
- Royal Esplanade HotelPO33 2ED
- TravelodgePO33 2LD
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 Ryde.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
Nearby
Other towns to London City.
Good to know
Ryde to London City
questions.
How far is Ryde from London City Airport?
About 115.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 3 hr 2 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 4 hr 15 min. Heathrow is closer to Ryde (2 hr 15 min), but London City is 3 hr 2 min away.
How much is a taxi from Ryde to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £256 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £281 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 Ryde for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Ryde by about 03:13; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:13. 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 Ryde?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St John's Road stations. The price is the same wherever in Ryde 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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