Essex · RM15 · LCY
South Ockendon to London City.
14.5 miles from South Ockendon to a single terminal — about 28 min off-peak, up to 45 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £57, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 14.5 mi
- Off-peak
- 28 min
- Rush hour
- up to 45 min
- Saloon
- £57
- Back home
- £58
Instant fixed price
South Ockendon, EssexLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£57 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£64 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£112 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£72 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£84 Book
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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.
Flight planner
When to leave South Ockendon.
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 | 03:17 | 02:17 |
| 08:30 | 05:47 | 04:47 |
| 11:00 | 08:00 • | 07:00 • |
| 14:00 | 11:17 | 10:17 |
| 17:30 | 14:47 | 13:47 |
| 20:30 | 17:30 • | 16:30 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 27 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 South Ockendon around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:00 • |
| 12:00 | 13:12 |
| 17:00 | 18:30 • |
| 22:30 | 23:42 |
Pickup in South Ockendon
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in South Ockendon
Door to door from any home or office in RM15 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Ockendon0.9 mi
- Chafford Hundred Lakeside1.7 mi
- Purfleet2.8 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Travelodge Thurrock M25RM16 3BG
- Premier Inn1.3 mi
- Stifford Hall HotelRM16 5UE
- Thurrock Hotel1.6 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.
Compare
Every London airport from South Ockendon.
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
South Ockendon to London City
questions.
How far is South Ockendon from London City Airport?
About 14.5 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 28 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 45 min. London City is the closest of the five covered London airports to South Ockendon by road.
How much is a taxi from South Ockendon to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £57 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £58 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 South Ockendon for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave South Ockendon by about 05:47; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:47. 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 South Ockendon?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Ockendon and Chafford Hundred Lakeside stations. The price is the same wherever in South Ockendon 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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