Essex · SS1 · LCY
Southend-on-Sea to London City.
36.4 miles from Southend-on-Sea to a single terminal — about 56 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £117, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 36.4 mi
- Off-peak
- 56 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 25 min
- Saloon
- £117
- Back home
- £120
Instant fixed price
Southend-on-Sea, EssexLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£117 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£131 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£188 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£146 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£164 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£232 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 Southend-on-Sea.
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 | 02:49 | 01:49 |
| 08:30 | 05:19 | 04:19 |
| 11:00 | 07:20 • | 06:20 • |
| 14:00 | 10:49 | 09:49 |
| 17:30 | 14:19 | 13:19 |
| 20:30 | 16:50 • | 15:50 • |
Coming home
Landing at London City.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 58 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 Southend-on-Sea around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 09:40 • |
| 12:00 | 13:43 |
| 17:00 | 19:10 • |
| 22:30 | 00:13 |
Pickup in Southend-on-Sea
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Southend-on-Sea
Door to door from any home or office in SS1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Southend Central0.1 mi
- Southend Victoria0.3 mi
- Southend Cliff Lift (Top)0.3 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- TravelodgeSS1 2JY
- The Last PostSS1 1AS
- Palace HotelSS1 2AL
- The Hope HotelSS1 2EJ
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 Southend-on-Sea.
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
Southend-on-Sea to London City
questions.
How far is Southend-on-Sea from London City Airport?
About 36.4 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 56 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 25 min. London City is the closest of the five covered London airports to Southend-on-Sea by road.
How much is a taxi from Southend-on-Sea to London City?
A fixed-price Saloon is £117 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £120 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 Southend-on-Sea for a morning flight from London City?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Southend-on-Sea by about 05:19; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:19. 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 Southend-on-Sea?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Southend Central and Southend Victoria stations. The price is the same wherever in Southend-on-Sea 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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