Reading to London City Airport Taxi | 24/7 Transfer
Need a Reading to London City Airport taxi? Reading Airport Taxi takes you from your Reading address to London City Airport, about 50 miles away, via the M4 and London's roads, 24 hours a day. We offer flight tracking and meet & greet, and the fixed fare from Reading is £160, or £300 return, plus any airport drop-off or car park charges. Call 0118 430 0084 to book your London City Airport transfer.
Call 0118 430 0084Book onlineHow much is a taxi from Reading to London City Airport?
Reading Airport Taxi charges a fixed £160 from Reading to London City Airport, or £300 return, so you know the price before you travel. Call 0118 430 0084 to book, or use the booking form on this page. London City Airport also charges vehicles a drop-off fee at the terminal, so ask us how that appears on your quote.
How long does a taxi from Reading to London City Airport take?
Reading Airport Taxi's journey from Reading to London City Airport usually takes about 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes in good traffic. The distance is roughly 50 miles, starting on the M4 and finishing on London roads. Weekday rush hours and the approach through east London can add time, so tell us your flight time when you book and we'll plan your pickup around it.
Is a taxi better than the train from Reading to London City Airport?
For most travellers with luggage, yes: Reading Airport Taxi is one journey from your door to London City Airport, with no train changes. By rail you would travel into London and finish on the Docklands Light Railway, which is how most passengers reach the airport, but you carry your bags between services. Our 24/7 service also suits early flights.
Reading to London City Airport by Taxi
London City Airport sits in the Royal Docks in east London, about 50 miles from Reading. Your driver joins the M4 towards London and finishes on London roads to the airport's single terminal. Exact timings depend on your pickup point and the traffic, which is why we ask for your flight time when you book.
A taxi also saves you the airport parking. You don't book or pay for a space, you don't leave a car behind while you're away, and you avoid train changes with luggage. London City is a compact airport, so you're close to check-in as soon as you're dropped off.
Reading to London City Airport Taxi Fare
Your Reading to London City Airport taxi fare is £160 single or £300 return, plus any airport drop-off or car park charges. Call 0118 430 0084 to book.
| Fare | £160 single, £300 return (plus airport charges) |
|---|---|
| Route | M4 towards London, then London roads to the Royal Docks |
| Distance | About 50 miles |
| Journey time | About 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes in good traffic |
| Availability | 24/7 |
| Flight tracking | Yes |
One airport charge to know about: since 6 January 2026, London City Airport charges vehicles £8 for up to five minutes at the terminal drop-off, then £1 per extra minute, with a 10-minute maximum stay. Charges can change, so check the official London City Airport website before you travel. Airport charges checked October 2026.
Booked ahead, ready when you are
Every transfer is confirmed in advance, so your driver knows your flight, your pickup address and your fare before you travel.
Why Book Reading Airport Taxi to London City Airport?
- Fare confirmed before you travel. You know the price when you book, not when you arrive.
- 24/7 pickups. Early flights out of London City and late departures from Reading are covered, with the M4 run into London planned around your flight time.
- Flight tracking and meet & greet. Both are offered, so plans stay on track if flight times change.
- The right vehicle for your luggage. Choose a saloon, an estate or an 8-seat minibus.
Vehicles for London City Airport Transfers
- Saloon: suits solo travellers and couples with standard luggage.
- Estate: more boot space for bigger suitcases or a family's bags.
- Minibus: 8 seats for groups travelling to London City Airport together. See our Minibus & Group Transfers page.
Tell us how many passengers and bags you have when you book and we'll match the vehicle.
Room for the whole group
Our 8-seater minibus carries up to eight passengers to or from London City Airport in one vehicle, with space for the luggage that comes with them.
More Ways to Reach London City Airport
Flying from a different airport? We also run Reading to Heathrow, Reading to Gatwick, Reading to Luton and Reading to Stansted taxis. Travelling from a village? See our Mortimer Airport Taxi, Shinfield Airport Taxi and Arborfield Airport Taxi pages, or the full Areas We Cover list.
Getting to London City Airport on Time
A flight from London City Airport is usually short and early, so the journey from Reading is the part worth planning properly. Tell Reading Airport Taxi your flight time and pickup address and we plan the pickup backwards from your departure, rather than leaving you to guess.
Tell us your flight time
Give us your departure time, pickup address, passengers and bags when you book. Your fare is confirmed before you travel.
We plan the pickup
Your pickup time allows for the M4 and the approach through London, with a margin for traffic. Check your airline's check-in deadline and let us know if it is early.
Straight to departures
The airport has a single terminal and is compact, so you are close to check-in as soon as you are dropped off.
Allowing for the Traffic Into London
The M4 into London and the roads around the Royal Docks are the unpredictable parts of this trip. Weekday mornings and evenings are the slowest, and an early flight can mean setting off in the dark. We would rather you arrived early with a coffee than watched the clock, so for an important flight tell us and we will build in extra time.
Because the fare is confirmed when you book, a slow journey does not change what you pay. We operate 24 hours a day, so a 5am check-in is no problem. If your plans change before you travel, call 0118 430 0084 and we will help.
Reading to London City Airport: Which Is Better?
| Taxi | Door to door from your Reading address to the terminal, fare confirmed when you book |
| Train and DLR | A train into London, then the DLR to the airport, with changes and your own bags to carry |
| Driving yourself | You park and pay for a space and leave the car, and the city roads are your problem |
The train is good value for light bags and daytime flights. A taxi earns its place when you have luggage, an early start or a group. Check the airport's official website for its current drop-off charges before you travel, because they can change.
Business Trips, Short Breaks and Groups
Business travellers
London City suits quick trips to European cities. Business accounts are available, and our Executive Taxi Reading page explains planned business transfers.
Short breaks
A weekend away is easier when the journey to the airport is already sorted. One fixed fare, one booking and your driver ready when you are.
Groups
Our 8-seater minibus carries up to eight passengers. See the minibus taxi page.
Landing back in London? Our London City Airport to Reading taxi page covers your return, and villages around Reading are listed on Areas We Cover.
Reading to London City Airport Taxi - FAQs
How can I book a taxi from Reading to London City Airport?
You can book a taxi from Reading to London City Airport with Reading Airport Taxi by phoning 0118 430 0084 or using the booking form on our Book Online page. Have your pickup address, flight time, number of passengers and luggage ready, and your fare is confirmed when you book. Booking ahead is sensible for early flights, and we operate 24 hours a day.
What vehicles are available for Reading to London City Airport transfers?
Reading Airport Taxi offers saloon and estate cars, plus an 8-seat minibus, for transfers from Reading to London City Airport. Choose a saloon for solo travellers or couples, an estate for extra luggage, or the minibus for groups of up to eight. Tell us your passenger and luggage numbers when you book, and we'll match the right vehicle to your journey.
Can I book an early-morning or late-night taxi from Reading to London City Airport?
Yes, Reading Airport Taxi runs 24 hours a day, so you can book an early-morning or late-night taxi from Reading to London City Airport. Give us your flight time when you book and we'll plan your pickup around it, allowing for a journey of about 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes in good traffic. Weekday rush hours can add time, so it's worth leaving a buffer.
How do I drop off at London City Airport?
Reading Airport Taxi drivers set you down at London City Airport's terminal drop-off area in front of the terminal building, where vehicles can't wait or be left unattended. The airport asks drivers collecting passengers to use its Short Stay car park instead. Your driver takes care of this, so you simply head in to check in. Always follow the airport's current signs.
Do taxis have to pay to drop off at London City Airport?
Yes, vehicles dropping off at London City Airport, including Reading Airport Taxi's, pay the airport's charge: £8 for up to five minutes, then £1 a minute, with a 10-minute maximum, since 6 January 2026. Charges can change, so check the airport's official website for the latest figures. Our £160 fare (£300 return) does not include it, so it is added on top.
How early do I need to be at London City Airport?
Reading Airport Taxi can't set your airline's check-in or bag-drop deadlines, so check them on your booking confirmation and plan your Reading pickup backwards from there. Allow for a journey of about 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 minutes in good traffic, plus a buffer for London roads. Tell us your flight time when you book and we'll agree a sensible pickup time with you.
What time should I leave Reading for a London City flight?
Your pickup time depends on your flight time, your address and the traffic, so Reading Airport Taxi plans it with you when you book. Allow extra for weekday peaks, because the M4 into London and the Royal Docks approach can be slow. Tell us your flight time and your airline check-in deadline and we will suggest a pickup that leaves a sensible margin.
Can you collect me from a village near Reading for London City Airport?
Yes, Reading Airport Taxi collects from Reading and the villages around it for transfers to London City Airport, 24 hours a day. The fare is confirmed when you book, so tell us your pickup address and flight time when you call 0118 430 0084 or use the Book Online page. Our Areas We Cover page lists the places we serve.
Do I pay the London City Airport drop-off charge as well?
London City Airport charges vehicles for time at its terminal drop-off, and the charges can change, so check the official airport website before you travel. Our fixed fare of £160 (or £300 return) does not include these airport charges, which are added on top. Call 0118 430 0084 and we will explain it before you confirm.
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