London City Airport is the go-to for business travellers and European connections. Smaller and more relaxed than Heathrow, it's a smooth airport experience — and we'll make the journey equally smooth.
London City Airport is compact, efficient and preferred by business travellers who value fast security and a calm check-in experience. It serves almost exclusively European and domestic routes. The route from Letchworth goes through central London so journey time depends heavily on the time of day.
All our drivers are locally based, DBS checked and fully licensed. We won’t stress you if your flight is delayed or you need a few extra minutes — calm, patient and on time is what we do.
Route from Letchworth to London City Airport
Start
Letchworth
Garden City
→
via
A1(M) → A1 → A13
→
Destination
London City Airport
LCY
🛣
45 miles
Distance
🕐
60–80 min
Typical journey time
💷
£130
Fixed fare
Terminal guide — London City Airport
Check your booking confirmation for the correct terminal before you travel. We’ll drop you at exactly the right entrance.
Which airlines use which terminal?
Single Terminal
British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, SAS, Aer Lingus — all European and domestic routes
What time should I leave Letchworth?
These are our recommended departure times from Letchworth Garden City based on traffic patterns. We always calculate your specific pickup time when you book — this table is a general guide.
Flight departure time
Recommended travel time
Early morning (5am–7am)
Allow 65 min — London roads clear at this hour
Morning rush (7am–9am)
Allow 90–100 min — City of London traffic heavy
Daytime (9am–3pm)
Allow 70–75 min — manageable through the City
Afternoon rush (3pm–7pm)
Allow 90–110 min — Docklands approaches can queue
Evening (7pm onwards)
Allow 65 min — much clearer after rush hour
ⓘ These times assume standard check-in requirements. For budget airlines with strict deadlines (Ryanair, easyJet) we always recommend the longer estimate.
Taxi vs parking at London City Airport
Many passengers ask whether it’s cheaper to drive and park. Here’s an honest comparison for a typical week-long trip:
🚗 Driving & Parking
£90–£180
Per week (airport car park)
✖ Plus fuel cost from Letchworth
✖ Shuttle bus to terminal
✖ Navigate car park on return
✖ Car parked away from home
🚌 Central Taxis
£130
Fixed fare (up to 4 passengers)
✓ Picked up from your front door
✓ Dropped at your terminal entrance
✓ Met in arrivals on your return
✓ Flight tracking included
For 2 or more passengers the comparison often favours the taxi — saving approximately £10 while giving you a far more relaxed start and end to your holiday.
Passenger tips for London City Airport
ⓘLondon City is the most relaxed UK airport — security is fast and queues are short
ⓘParking at London City is expensive and very limited — taxi is strongly recommended
ⓘThe airport is in the Royal Docks area, close to Canary Wharf
ⓘMost flights serve European business hubs — Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Dublin
ⓘBusiness travellers: we can provide detailed invoiced receipts for expenses
Frequently asked questions
Our fixed fare from Letchworth Garden City to London City Airport is £130 for up to 4 passengers. All luggage included, fixed price 24/7.
The journey is approximately 45 miles and takes 60–80 minutes depending on London traffic. Morning rush hour can push this to 90+ minutes. We factor in London traffic carefully.
London City is used by British Airways (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, European cities), Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, SAS and Aer Lingus. It specialises in short-haul European and domestic routes.
Yes — smaller and more relaxed than Heathrow, with faster security. Many of our corporate clients prefer it for European meetings. We provide invoiced receipts for business expenses.
Yes but expensive and very limited. Our taxi at £130 is usually better value and far less stressful than driving to the Docklands.
We also serve these areas for London City Airport transfers
