Banana Cars
Pre-booked London City Airport taxis to and from Canary Wharf, the City and across London. Flight monitoring, meet & greet, executive cars and 24/7 drivers.
About the airport
Banana Cars runs pre-booked, fixed-price taxis between London City Airport and any address in London, from Canary Wharf and the City to the West End, 24 hours a day.
London City Airport is in the Royal Docks in East London, about 7 miles east of central London and a short drive from Canary Wharf. It has one compact passenger terminal and is popular with business travellers.
Book with your flight number and we time your pickup around your actual arrival. Your driver takes you straight to your door.
How it works
Four steps from quote to pickup.
Add your pickup, destination, date and time, and choose London City Airport from the suggestions.
Compare fixed fares for each vehicle, with passenger and luggage capacity shown.
Check your details and confirm. Pickup instructions come with your booking.
Meet your driver at the terminal or your pickup address and travel door to door.
Transfer services
Business trip, city break or airport connection, choose the London City transfer that fits your journey.
Door-to-door transfers from the terminal to hotels, homes and offices across central and West London.
Pickups timed around your departure, so you reach the terminal with time for check-in.
Short transfers between the airport and London’s main business districts.
Connections between London City and Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Southend.
Executive cars for meetings, events and business travel.
MPVs and 16-seaters for families, colleagues and larger parties.
Meeting points
At London City Airport, your TfL-licensed driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall.
Your London City Airport meeting point
Follow these steps
Pickup instructions come with your booking. London City Airport has one passenger terminal, so all arriving passengers come through the same Arrivals Hall.
Drop-off tips & charges
Plan your pickup time, and know how the forecourt drop-off charge introduced on 6 January 2026 works.
Before you travel
Terminal forecourt
Short Stay car park
Airport charges can change, so check the latest prices on the London City Airport website before you travel. The airport also has its own DLR station, but a pre-booked taxi takes you door to door, which is often easier with luggage or for early and late flights.
Why Banana Cars
A fixed price, a driver who tracks your flight, and a car sized for your group.
You see the full fare before you confirm, with no unexpected charges added during booking.
We track your flight and adjust your pickup if you land early or late.
Your driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall.
Experienced drivers who know the East London and Docklands routes to London City Airport.
Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are covered.
Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 16-seaters.
Our fleet
Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers and luggage, from saloons to group options.
Standard
Recommended
Example: Volkswagen Passat or similar*
A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.
Standard
Recommended
Example: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar*
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.
Executive
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar*
A premium car for business travel and special occasions.
People carrier
Recommended
Example: Ford Galaxy or similar*
Five seats with extra room for luggage.
Executive
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar*
Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.
Group
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar*
For groups of up to 16 travelling together.
*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.
Popular destinations
Door-to-door transfers between London City Airport and areas across London. These are some of the most-booked routes.
Airport connections
Pre-booked airport-to-airport transfers from London City.
Frequently asked questions
Meeting point, drop-off charge, journey times and prices.
Choose London City Airport and your address, add the date, time and flight number, then choose a vehicle. You see the fixed fare for each vehicle before you confirm in the booking form.
Since 6 January 2026, London City Airport charges £8 for up to 5 minutes on the terminal forecourt, then £1 for each extra minute, with a 10-minute maximum stay. Blue Badge holders are exempt.
Your booking confirmation shows exactly what your fixed fare includes, so there are no surprises on the day.
London City Airport is in the Royal Docks in East London, about 7 miles east of central London and close to Canary Wharf.
Your TfL-licensed driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall. If you can't find your driver, wait at the Information Desk and call us on +44 20 3006 6550.
Usually 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact address.
Add your flight number when you book. We monitor your flight and adjust your pickup time if your arrival changes.
Yes. You get a fixed price for your journey when you book, so you know the cost before you travel.
Yes. You can book an Executive car or an Executive MPV-7 for business travel to and from London City Airport.
Yes. We run airport-to-airport transfers from London City to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Southend.
Still have a question?
Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests.
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