West Midlands · B67 · LCY
Smethwick to London City.
139.5 miles from Smethwick to a single terminal — about 2 hr 45 min off-peak, up to 3 hr 50 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £280, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 139.5 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 45 min
- Rush hour
- up to 3 hr 50 min
- Saloon
- £280
- Back home
- £285
Instant fixed price
Smethwick, West MidlandsLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£280 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£318 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£442 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£351 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£394 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£553 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 Smethwick.
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 | 01:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:30 | 03:30 | 02:30 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:55 • | 06:55 • |
| 17:30 | 12:30 | 11:30 |
| 20:30 | 15:30 | 14:30 |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 2 hr 42 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 Smethwick around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 12:00 • |
| 12:00 | 15:27 |
| 17:00 | 21:30 • |
| 22:30 | 01:57 |
Pickup in Smethwick
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Smethwick
Door to door from any home or office in B67 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Smethwick Rolfe Street0.2 mi
- Smethwick Galton Bridge0.5 mi
- The Hawthorns0.7 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Marsons Court Short Stay Apartments0.3 mi
- Hotel Dinara1.0 mi
- Bearwood Court Hotel1.1 mi
- Mercure Birmingham West HotelB70 6RS
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 Smethwick.
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
Smethwick to London City
questions.
How far is Smethwick from London City Airport?
About 139.5 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 45 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 3 hr 50 min. Luton is closer to Smethwick (1 hr 57 min), but London City is 2 hr 45 min away.
How much is a taxi from Smethwick to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £280 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £285 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 Smethwick for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Smethwick by about 03:30; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:30. 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 Smethwick?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Smethwick Rolfe Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge stations. The price is the same wherever in Smethwick 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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