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-fare 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.
We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. 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. Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. London City Airport has one passenger terminal, so all arriving passengers come through the same Arrivals Hall.
Drop-off & pick-up
Since 6 January 2026, every vehicle using the terminal forecourt pays a drop-off charge. Here's how it works, and where to go if you're collecting someone.
| Time on the forecourt | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 minutes | £8 |
| 6 to 10 minutes | £8 plus £1 per extra minute (£13 at 10 minutes) |
| Over 10 minutes | Not allowed: 10 minutes is the maximum stay |
| Blue Badge holders | Exempt |
Dropping off
Short Stay car park
Before you travel
Drop-off charge details checked on 3 November 2026. 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 fare, flight monitoring for your airport pickup, and a car sized for your group.
Fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Know your fare before confirming your booking, with no meter-based fare surprises.
For pre-booked airport pickups, flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information.
Your driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall.
Experienced, TfL-licensed 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 RecommendedExample: Volkswagen Passat or similar*
A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.
Standard RecommendedExample: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar*
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.
Executive RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar*
A premium car for business travel and special occasions.
People carrier RecommendedExample: Ford Galaxy or similar*
Five seats with extra room for luggage.
Executive RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar*
Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.
Group RecommendedExample: 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 and pick-up, flight delays, 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.
Check your quote and booking details for how this airport charge applies to your journey. If anything is unclear, contact our team before you travel.
Use the Short Stay car park, not the terminal forecourt. The forecourt is for immediate set-down only, and drivers who wait or leave a vehicle unattended may receive a penalty charge notice. Check current car park prices on the London City Airport website.
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.
We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. If your travel plans change, call us on +44 20 3006 6550 or message us on WhatsApp.
Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Contact our team if you need clarification.
Yes. Banana Cars offers fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Enter your journey details to receive a quote before confirming your booking.
Yes. You can book an Executive car or an Executive MPV-7 for business travel to and from London City Airport.
Still have a question?
Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests. See our FAQs for more.
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