Maidstone to London City Airport Taxi
~36 miles55–75 minsLive price
Drop-off and tunnel charges included
£5 off your first app booking with code CAB9 — new customers only.
Pre-book with a fixed fare agreed before you travel — available 24/7 with flight tracking and meet & greet in arrivals.
- 24/7 airport transfers
- Flight tracking
- Meet & greet
- No surge pricing
- 60 min free waiting
Fixed-fare taxi from Maidstone to London City. Flight tracked. Meet and greet included.
- Fare confirmed when you book
- Flight monitored in real time
- 60 minutes’ free waiting from landing
- Meet and greet in London City arrivals
- Outbound: drop-off and Silvertown Tunnel charges included
- Return: tunnel charge included, airport parking paid on the day
Maidstone to London City taxi fares — fixed at booking
Live prices for a pickup in Maidstone now. Your exact address and pickup time can change the price; you see the final price before you pay. Prices include the London City drop-off charge and the Silvertown Tunnel charge. Return: airport parking is paid on the day.
Standard Vehicle
Škoda or similar · Up to 4 passengers, subject to luggage
Drop-off and tunnel charges included
Mercedes E-Class
Mercedes E-Class · up to 4 passengers
Drop-off and tunnel charges included
8-Seater MPV
Ford Tourneo Custom · up to 8 passengers
Drop-off and tunnel charges included
Premium MPV
Mercedes V-Class · up to 8 passengers & luggage
Drop-off and tunnel charges included
Save £5 in the app with code CAB9 on your first booking, new customers only. Premium vehicles: code MERC takes £5 off every airport leg, no limit.
Maidstone to London City: distance, route and journey time
The taxi route from Maidstone to London City Airport covers approximately 36 miles (58 km), following the M20 westbound to the M25 at junction 3, the M25 to the A2 at junction 2, then the A2 and A102 into London and through the Silvertown Tunnel to the Royal Docks. Typical journey time: 55–75 minutes in normal traffic. In the weekday rush the approaches to the tunnels queue, so allow up to 2 hours — your driver monitors live traffic and picks the fastest way on the day.
Pickups across Maidstone
We cover all of Maidstone — the town centre, Earl Street and Fremlin Walk, Maidstone East and West stations, Maidstone Hospital and every estate from Shepway to Allington. With our head office on King Street and the M20 at junctions 5 to 7, cars are minutes away around the clock. More on Maidstone airport transfers.
One terminal
LCY — what to expect
London City Airport (LCY) is in the Royal Docks in east London, with a single terminal, so there is no terminal to choose and the walk from the car to check-in is short. Dropping off, the airport’s drop-off charge and the Silvertown Tunnel charge are both in our price. Coming home there is no drop-off charge — your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board, waits up to 60 minutes free from the actual landing time, and airport parking is charged separately at whatever it comes to on the day.
DBS-checked drivers and fully insured vehicles.
- One terminal, no terminal to choose
- Flight information checked before pickup
- 60 minutes’ free waiting from landing
- Return parking paid on the day
London City to Maidstone return taxi
Book your return journey at the same time or separately. Your driver monitors your flight and meets you at London City after landing.
- Meet and greet in London City arrivals
- Flight monitored in real time
- 60 minutes’ free waiting from landing
- Pre-booked fare unaffected by flight delays
- Outward and return journeys can be booked together
Return airport parking is paid on the day.
Book your returnLondon City is busy with early business flights, and the road into it is at its worst at the same time: from about half past six on a weekday the A2 and the A102 slow down towards the tunnels. Leave before then and the run is usually under an hour; leave in the rush and it can take half as long again. We book to the flight, not the clock, so tell us the departure time and we will work back from it.
Airport taxis from Maidstone, every day
Pre-book fixed-fare transfers from Maidstone to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City.
Maidstone to London City taxi FAQs.
How much is a taxi from Maidstone to London City Airport?
Prices are live and already include the London City drop-off charge and the Silvertown Tunnel charge. The fare panel above shows the current price for each vehicle from Maidstone; your exact pickup address and time set the final price when you book. On return journeys, airport parking is paid on the day.
What vehicle should I book for passengers and luggage?
A standard vehicle seats up to 4, but four passengers with large cases will be tight — take an MPV instead. The 8-seater MPV and the Premium MPV (Mercedes V-Class) both carry up to 8 passengers, and the V-Class has the most luggage room. The Mercedes E-Class seats up to 4 in a premium car. If you are unsure, call 01622 750000 before you book and we will tell you what fits.
How long does Maidstone to London City take?
The route covers approximately 36 miles: the M20 westbound, the M25 to the A2, then the A2 and A102 through the Silvertown Tunnel to the Royal Docks. It normally takes 55–75 minutes. Allow longer in the weekday rush, when the tunnel approaches queue — your driver monitors live traffic and picks the fastest way on the day.
Is the fare fixed?
Your fare is confirmed when you book, with no meter and no surge pricing. Different rates may apply on bank holidays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Going to the airport, the drop-off charge and the tunnel charge are included; coming home, the tunnel charge is included and airport parking is paid on the day.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Your driver monitors your flight in real time and adjusts to the new landing time at no extra charge. You also have 60 minutes’ free waiting from when the flight lands.
Where will I meet my driver at London City Airport?
Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall, holding a Streamline name board, and walks you to the car. London City has one terminal, so there is nothing to choose. You have 60 minutes’ free waiting from when the flight actually lands.
How do I book a London City-to-Maidstone return journey?
Book your return in the Streamline app or call 01622 750000. You can book the outward and return journeys together or separately. Return airport parking is paid on the day.
What time should I leave Maidstone for a morning London City flight?
Work back from the time your airline asks you to be at the airport and add the journey. Before about half past six on a weekday the run is usually under an hour; after that the A2 and the tunnel approaches can add half an hour or more, so we build that in rather than hoping.
Which tunnel does the driver use?
Normally the Silvertown Tunnel, which comes out in the Royal Docks close to the airport. If it is closed or badly queued the driver may use the Blackwall Tunnel instead; the price you booked does not change.