Taxi from Stratford to London City AirportFrom £64 Fixed · No CCZ · LCY £8 Pre-Settled · 24/7
Gatwick Taxi Transfer covers all E15, E20, E9, E3, E7, E10 and E13 postcodes to London City Airport — 2.2 to 4.0 miles, 10–22 min off-peak. No CCZ. LCY £8 included. ULEZ-exempt fleet. Driver confirmed by name the evening before. 24/7 before the DLR at 05:30.
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Airport £8 pre-settled · No CCZ · ULEZ £0 · 24/7
Taxis & Private Hire from Stratford to London City Airport
When Stratford hosted the 2012 Olympics, it became the most connected transport location in east London. Today, Stratford E15 and the Olympic Park E20 are among the best-served postcodes for a London City Airport taxi transfer, minicab or private hire cab in the whole of the capital. Whether you want to book a taxi from Stratford to LCY for an early morning flight, need an airport taxi from Stratford E15, or want to book taxi to Stratford LCY, Gatwick Taxi Transfer runs a TfL-licensed private hire taxi from Stratford to London City Airport from every E15, E20, E9, E3, E7, E10 and E13 address. LCY £8 pre-settled. No CCZ. Named driver confirmed by SMS the night before. Available around the clock, including before the DLR departs at 05:30.
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Fleet note — Gatwick Taxi Transfer: Every vehicle serving E15 and east London postcodes meets Euro 6 or Euro 4 standards — fully ULEZ-exempt, zero surcharge to passengers. Stratford, Hackney Wick, Bow, Leyton and Forest Gate are all east of the Congestion Charge Zone boundary. Nothing extra is added at the airport forecourt. Driver SMS arrives the evening before with name, plate and a direct mobile number. All vehicle types on this page cover E15–E20: saloon, estate, executive and group. All include the airport charge and ULEZ compliance as standard. Child seats on request. Corporate accounts available for SE1 and SE16 businesses with monthly invoicing and named vehicle allocation.
Stratford to London City Airport — Fixed Fares by Area (2026)
All fares below are fixed totals confirmed at booking. E15, E20, E9, E3, E7, E10 and E13 postcodes are all outside the Congestion Charge Zone — no CCZ applies. The LCY £8 drop-off charge (from 6 January 2026) is pre-settled by operator account. Fares sourced from Britannia Airport Cars (britanniaairportcars.com/prices) and verified 21 July 2026. All are fixed totals with no additions or extras on the day of travel. Looking for the cheapest taxi from Stratford to London City Airport, the best taxi from Stratford to LCY, or simply the most reliable? At £64 all-in with LCY £8 pre-settled and no CCZ, Gatwick Taxi Transfer offers the most competitive confirmed fare for an airport taxi from Stratford E15 or the cheapest taxi from Stratford to London City Airport on a fixed price.
| Area | Postcode | Saloon | Estate | MPV 5 | Executive | Miles | Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Town Centre | E15 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 2.2 mi | 10–15 min |
| Westfield Stratford City | E20 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 2.5 mi | 11–16 min |
| Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | E20 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 2.5 mi | 11–16 min |
| Maryland & Stratford New Town | E15 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 2.8 mi | 12–17 min |
| West Ham & Plaistow | E13/E15 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 3.0 mi | 12–16 min |
| Hackney Wick & Fish Island | E9 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 3.0 mi | 13–18 min |
| Bow & Bow Road | E3 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 3.2 mi | 13–18 min |
| Forest Gate & Upton Park | E7/E13 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 3.5 mi | 14–20 min |
| Leyton & Leytonstone | E10/E11 | £64 | £70 | £76 | £94 | 4.0 mi | 16–22 min |
| 8-seat MPV | E15–E20 | £105 — all east London areas | — | ||||
| 16-seat Minibus | E15–E20 | £150 — all east London areas | — | ||||
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Stratford, Hackney Wick, Bow, Forest Gate, West Ham and Leyton sit east of the City of London CCZ boundary. The Congestion Charge applies inside a defined central zone — the E postcode cluster is entirely outside it, operating hours or not. No CCZ is added to any Stratford or east London to LCY fare. The price displayed when you book is the price debited when you pay — nothing added, nothing adjusted, confirmed in writing.local_parking LCY £8 — Pre-Settled 2026
London City Airport introduced an £8 forecourt drop-off charge from 6 January 2026. Gatwick Taxi Transfer pre-settles this via a registered operator account before every pickup from Stratford, Olympic Park or Hackney Wick. Nothing charged at the airport kerbside. Your confirmed fare is your kerbside fare — every time.sync_alt Return — Same Confirmed Fare
London City Airport to Stratford taxi is the same confirmed £64 fare in both directions. Driver in the single LCY arrivals hall before your flight lands with a name board — meet and greet service included in the quoted fare. Free 45-minute driver wait from wheels-down, not from scheduled landing. Flight tracked live — delays, slow baggage and border queues all covered within the free wait window. London City Airport to Westfield, to Olympic Park, to Hackney Wick, to Bow, to Forest Gate — all same confirmed fare, same named driver service.Every Stratford & East London Area to London City Airport — E15, E20 & Beyond
All 9 Stratford and east London areas covered with fixed confirmed fares to London City Airport. Airport £8 and ULEZ included in every fare. No CCZ from any E15, E20, E9, E3, E7, E10 or E13 postcode. Type your street address, E15 or E20 postcode at gatwicktaxitransfer.com and receive a fixed Stratford to LCY price in seconds.
Stratford Town Centre
Stratford High Street, The Mall Stratford, Great Eastern Road, Romford Road, Stratford Broadway. One of east London’s most connected transport hubs — with Stratford station (Central, Jubilee, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line) all within walking distance. The taxi from Stratford to London City Airport covers just 2.2 miles via A118 High Street then A13 Royal Docks Road — 10–15 minutes off-peak. The closest major zone to LCY after the Docklands.
Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Arena Square, International Way, Stratford City Boulevard. Europe’s largest urban shopping centre sits adjacent to the Olympic Park and just 2.5 miles from London City Airport. A taxi from Westfield Stratford City to LCY via Stratford High Street and A13 takes 11–16 minutes off-peak. Driver meets at the named hotel lobby, car park entrance or Westfield street address.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Stadium, London Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, East Village E20, Chobham Manor, Here East technology campus. The E20 postcode covers the entire Olympic Park zone, East Village, Here East technology campus and Chobham Manor. East Village Stratford to London City Airport taxi, Here East to London City Airport taxi and a taxi from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to LCY all use the same confirmed £64 fare via A118 and A13. At 2.5 miles, 11–16 minutes off-peak, this is one of the fastest routes from any east London residential address.
Hackney Wick & Fish Island
Hackney Wick High Street, Wallis Road, Roach Road, Fish Island, White Post Lane, Copper Box Arena. Hackney Wick is east London’s creative and technology quarter, bordering the Olympic Park to the north. The taxi from Hackney Wick to London City Airport covers 3.0 miles via A12 to A13 — 13–18 minutes off-peak. Hackney Wick to London City Airport taxi, minicab Hackney Wick to London City Airport or pre-booked private hire: all mean the same confirmed £64 fare with named driver, no CCZ and LCY £8 included. DLR from Hackney Wick requires a change at Stratford and then Canning Town — a direct taxi is simpler.
Bow & Bow Road
Bow Road, Bow Church, Roman Road, Tredegar Road, Old Ford Road, Fairfield Road, Devons Road. Bow E3 sits between Hackney Wick and Bromley-by-Bow, with direct access to the A12 heading east. The taxi from Bow Road to London City Airport covers 3.2 miles via A12 and A13 — 13–18 minutes off-peak. Bow E3 to London City Airport taxi: confirmed £64 fare, LCY £8 pre-settled. Bow Road DLR connects to LCY via two changes; a direct minicab or cab from Bow E3 is faster and more reliable for early morning departures.
West Ham & Plaistow
West Ham Lane, Green Street, Barking Road, Plaistow High Street, Prince Regent Lane. West Ham and Plaistow sit directly south of Stratford and north of the A13 corridor, making them ideally positioned for London City Airport taxi transfers. The taxi from West Ham to LCY covers 3.0 miles via Barking Road east to the A13 — 12–16 minutes off-peak. West Ham stadium (London Stadium), Plaistow and the surrounding E13 zone are all covered at the same £64 confirmed fare. A taxi from Plaistow to London City Airport via Barking Road and A13 takes 12–16 minutes off-peak — same £64 as West Ham and all east London postcodes.
Forest Gate & Upton Park
Forest Gate station area, Woodgrange Road, Romford Road, Green Street, Upton Park, Boleyn Ground area, Queens Market. Forest Gate and Upton Park E7 and E13 postcodes are covered with the same £64 saloon fare. Forest Gate to London City Airport taxi takes 14–20 minutes off-peak (3.5 miles via Romford Road to A406 then A13). A taxi from Upton Park to London City Airport follows the same route — same £64 fare, same named driver. No direct DLR from Forest Gate or Upton Park; the pre-booked taxi is the fastest option.
Leyton & Leytonstone
Leyton High Road, High Road Leytonstone, Cathall Road, Grove Road, Dawlish Road, Hainault Road. Leyton E10 and Leytonstone E11 sit north of Stratford, with good access to the A12 east for the A13 LCY approach. A taxi from Leyton to London City Airport covers 4.0 miles via Leyton High Road south to A12 then A13 — 16–22 minutes off-peak. Taxi from Leytonstone to London City Airport: same route, same £64 confirmed fare. Leyton E10 to London City Airport by pre-booked taxi is door-to-terminal — Leyton Midland Road or Leytonstone station to LCY via public transport requires multiple changes.
All 9 east London areas covered 24/7. Enter your exact postcode at booking. No CCZ from any E15, E20, E9, E3, E7, E10, E11 or E13 postcode. LCY £8 included. Driver confirmed by name, plate and direct mobile the evening before every Stratford to London City Airport journey.
Fixed Price Taxi from Stratford to London City Airport — No CCZ, LCY £8 Pre-Settled
Stratford E15 is one of the best-positioned areas in London for London City Airport taxi transfers. At just 2.2 miles by road, the journey from Stratford town centre to LCY terminal is shorter than from most central London postcodes. For residents of the Olympic Village, Chobham Manor, East Village or Here East technology campus in E20, the same confirmed £64 fare applies — and at 2.5 miles, the route via Stratford High Street and the A13 takes just 11–16 minutes off-peak. Gatwick Taxi Transfer covers the entire Stratford and east London zone, from Leyton E10 in the north to West Ham E13 in the south, with a single fixed fare from every postcode.
London City Airport in 2026 — Key Facts for Stratford & East London Passengers
How to get from Stratford to London City Airport — and how long does it take by taxi?
How to get from Stratford to London City Airport: the fastest door-to-terminal option is a pre-booked taxi — 10–15 minutes from Stratford E15. How long does it take from Stratford to London City Airport by taxi? 10–22 minutes depending on exact postcode, off-peak. Stratford to London City Airport price: from £64 all-in. By DLR: 15–18 minutes with one change at Canning Town — around £2.50 Oyster. The DLR from Stratford to LCY takes approximately 15–18 minutes with one change at Canning Town and costs around £2.50 on Oyster. For solo travellers with hand luggage, the DLR is a viable option during operating hours. For passengers with checked luggage, families, groups, early morning departures or pickups from Westfield, Olympic Park or Hackney Wick where DLR access involves a significant walk, the pre-booked taxi from Gatwick Taxi Transfer is the complete solution.
The best way from Stratford to London City Airport for business travel is pre-booked private hire — specifically an executive taxi — from £94 all-in, with door pickup from Stratford International or Here East technology campus and corporate receipts. For groups of 4–8, a single MPV or 8-seat vehicle from £76–£105 is more cost-effective than multiple DLR tickets and eliminates the luggage problem entirely. Gatwick Taxi Transfer operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from all east London postcodes.
How far is Stratford from London City Airport?
How far is Stratford from London City Airport? By road: 2.2 miles from Stratford town centre (E15) to LCY terminal via A118 and A13. Westfield Stratford City and Olympic Park E20 are 2.5 miles. Hackney Wick E9 and Bow E3 are 3.0–3.2 miles. Forest Gate E7 is 3.5 miles. Leyton E10 is 4.0 miles. As the crow flies, Stratford is approximately 1.8 miles from London City Airport — making it one of the geographically closest residential areas to LCY in the whole of London. Only the Docklands and Isle of Dogs postcodes are physically closer.
London City Airport check-in time: arrive 60 minutes before departure for hand luggage only, 75 minutes if checking a bag. LCY has a single compact terminal — once airside, the average walk to the gate is 8–12 minutes. London City Airport security: 10–20 minutes off-peak, up to 30 minutes during morning peak. LCY handles British Airways CityFlyer, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Finnair and SAS routes to Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Zurich, Dublin, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
DLR vs taxi from Stratford — and Stratford International to London City Airport
DLR from Stratford to London City Airport: take the DLR from Stratford station toward Lewisham or Woolwich, change at Canning Town onto the Woolwich Arsenal branch, then continue to London City Airport station. Journey time approximately 15–18 minutes, around £2.50 on Oyster during peak or £1.75 off-peak. The DLR starts at approximately 05:30 Monday to Saturday from Stratford. On Sundays, services begin later — typically around 07:00 from Stratford toward LCY. Note: Stratford International station does not serve London City Airport — it runs Southeastern Javelin trains westbound to St Pancras International only. For any early Sunday departure or any departure requiring LCY arrival before 06:15, a pre-booked taxi from Gatwick Taxi Transfer is the only reliable option from E15 or E20.
What time to leave Stratford for a LCY flight
What time to leave Stratford for London City Airport: for a 07:00 departure, leave Stratford town centre by 06:30, Westfield or Olympic Park by 06:28, Hackney Wick or Bow by 06:25, West Ham or Plaistow by 06:25, Forest Gate by 06:22, Leyton by 06:20. London City Airport opens at 06:30 Monday–Friday and 06:00 Saturday. For early departures before 07:30, a pre-booked taxi is recommended over the DLR because arrival time is confirmed in advance and driver details are sent the night before. No platform waits, no changes, no uncertainty.
A118 Stratford High Street, A12 or Barking Road — Which Route from Stratford to LCY?
Three main road routes connect Stratford and east London to London City Airport. The driver selects based on live traffic at pickup time. All routes join the A13 for the final approach to LCY. The confirmed fixed fare never changes based on route taken.
Via A118 Stratford High Street & A13
Stratford High Street (A118) east through Stratford town centre, past Stratford International, onto A13 Royal Docks Road west-bound to LCY. 2.2–2.5 miles. The fastest route from Stratford E15, Westfield E20 and Olympic Park E20. Clear most hours — A118 is a wide arterial with good signal timing toward the A13 junction.
Via A12 & A13 East
From Hackney Wick E9 and Bow E3: south on A12 (Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach) to A13 junction east, then A13 Royal Docks Road to LCY. 3.0–3.2 miles. The most common route from E9 and E3. A12 provides a fast dual-carriageway southbound connection to the A13 without passing through Stratford town centre.
Via Barking Road & A13
From West Ham E13 and Plaistow: Barking Road east to A13 at East Ham — 3.0 miles. From Forest Gate E7: Romford Road south to A406 North Circular then A13 east — 3.5 miles. Both routes join A13 Royal Docks Road for the final mile to London City Airport terminal. Clear early mornings before 07:30 from both E13 and E7.
DLR vs taxi from Stratford to London City Airport — which is right for you?
Pre-booked Taxi (Best for groups & luggage)
- Picks up at your exact E15, E20, E9 or E3 address
- 24/7 — before DLR starts at 05:30, including Sundays
- Fixed confirmed fare — LCY £8 pre-settled, no CCZ
- Door-to-terminal: no changes, no DLR platform waits
- Any amount of luggage — no restrictions
- Driver name, plate and direct mobile confirmed night before
- Groups up to 16 in one vehicle — one invoice
- Executive option from £94 for corporate travel
DLR from Stratford (Best for solo / hand luggage)
Stratford DLR → change Canning Town → London City Airport. Approximately 15–18 minutes, around £2.50 Oyster off-peak. Best option for solo travellers with hand luggage only, travelling during DLR operating hours (approx 05:30–00:30 Mon–Sat). Not suitable for large luggage, groups, early Sunday departures or pickups from Westfield, Olympic Park or Hackney Wick addresses away from the DLR station.
Elizabeth Line (Stratford) + DLR
Elizabeth line from Stratford toward Heathrow does not serve LCY. For LCY, take DLR from Stratford (not Elizabeth line). Alternatively: Elizabeth line west to Liverpool Street, then DLR from Bank/Tower Gateway to LCY — approximately 35 minutes with two changes. Not recommended when the direct DLR from Stratford is available. Pre-booked taxi is the superior option for anything other than solo hand-luggage travel.
How to Book a Taxi from Stratford to London City Airport — 3 Simple Steps
Enter your exact E15, E20 or east London address and flight details
Open gatwicktaxitransfer.com to book a taxi from Stratford to LCY or book taxi from Stratford to London City Airport in under 2 minutes — or a cab from Stratford to London City Airport for any east London postcode: enter your flat number, street, E15 or E20 postcode. For Westfield Stratford pickup, enter the hotel name, car park entrance or specific shopping centre access point. For Olympic Park or Here East, enter the building name and the closest gate or street address. Include your LCY flight number and departure time. The system calculates your suggested pickup time with drive time and 60-minute check-in buffer included. Confirmation by email and SMS within seconds. No account required. Short-notice E15 and E20 bookings taken up to 60 minutes before travel — WhatsApp is the fastest channel for last-minute Stratford to LCY requests. Booking takes under 2 minutes on any device, including mobile.
Select vehicle and confirm the all-in fixed fare
Choose saloon (£64), estate (£70), MPV (£76), executive (£94) or group vehicle. The confirmation screen shows the complete all-in fare: base fare plus LCY £8 (pre-settled). No CCZ charge from any E15, E20, E9 or E3 postcode. ULEZ £0. No fuel supplements. No last-minute additions. The price confirmed at booking is the price paid — not a base fare with additions at the end. VAT receipt issued automatically on every journey by email. Cancel within the permitted window for a full refund with no penalty. Book up to 12 months ahead at the same confirmed rate. Business accounts: itemised monthly statements covering every E15, E20 and east London departure, emailed with full VAT detail the first working day of the following month.
Receive driver details by SMS the evening before
The evening before your pickup, an SMS arrives with the driver’s full name, vehicle registration plate and a direct mobile number. What time to leave Stratford for LCY: Stratford town centre 06:30, Westfield or Olympic Park 06:28, Hackney Wick 06:25, Forest Gate 06:22, Leyton 06:20 for a 07:00 departure. Driver arrives at your named E15 or E20 entrance at the stated time. Luggage loaded. Direct to London City Airport terminal via the fastest live-traffic route — A118 and A13, or A12 and A13 depending on your address. LCY £8 pre-cleared. Zero payment at any airport kerbside barrier. No cash required. No app needed on the day. London City Airport is one of the UK’s smallest, most efficient terminals — the entire arrivals process from touchdown to meeting your driver takes 15–25 minutes.
Fixed Fare, Pre-Settled LCY £8, Named Driver — From Every Stratford Postcode
Stratford to London City Airport Taxi — Gatwick Taxi Transfer FAQ
Stratford & East London — More Airport Routes & Services
Stratford, Westfield Stratford City, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick and the surrounding east London postcodes are exceptionally well-positioned for London City Airport — the closest major zone in London to LCY after the Docklands. The E15 and E20 cluster sits immediately east of the City and north of the A13 corridor, giving residents, hotel guests, Here East technology workers and Olympic Park businesses one of the most direct road connections to LCY in the whole of London. No CCZ, no ULEZ surcharge, LCY £8 pre-settled — the fixed £64 fare applies from every E15 and E20 postcode with no additions on the day. For Hackney Wick E9, Bow E3, Forest Gate E7, West Ham E13 and Leyton E10, the same £64 confirmed fare applies with the same named driver service and 24/7 availability. Whether you need an early morning taxi from Stratford to LCY before the DLR starts, a private hire taxi from Stratford to London City Airport for a group, a corporate executive car from Here East, Gatwick Taxi Transfer covers every east London journey to LCY with a confirmed fare, a named driver and no surprises.
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Corporate account — Stratford, Here East & Olympic Park businesses
Monthly invoicing with itemised journey logs, VAT receipts by email on every trip, named account manager, priority executive car reserved for client-facing travel. Available to all E15, E20 and east London businesses — including Here East technology campus, Westfield Stratford City offices, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park businesses and Hackney Wick creative and media companies. No minimum booking volume. Same confirmed fare structure on all account bookings. TfL PHV Operator Licence details available on written request.
London City Airport to Stratford — Return Service
London City Airport to Stratford taxi: same confirmed £64 fare both directions. Driver in the single LCY arrivals hall before your flight lands, name board displayed. 45 minutes complimentary wait from actual touchdown, not from scheduled landing time. Flight tracked live — delays and slow baggage covered within the free wait. LCY to Westfield, LCY to Olympic Park, LCY to Hackney Wick, LCY to Bow — same booking process, same named driver confirmation, same confirmed fare.
Fares for all east London postcodes to London City Airport independently verified 21 July 2026 directly from britanniaairportcars.com/prices — the primary published Britannia Airport Cars price list. ULEZ-compliant Euro 6 and Euro 4 vehicles on every run. Stratford, Westfield, Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, Bow, Forest Gate, Leyton, West Ham and Maryland — all E postcodes confirmed outside the CCZ. LCY forecourt charge (£8 from January 2026) pre-cleared by operator account on every booking. Round-the-clock service. Written booking confirmation delivered by email and SMS.