London City Airport is compact, efficient and the preferred choice for business travellers who value fast security and a calm check-in experience. It serves almost exclusively European and domestic routes. The route from Biggleswade goes through central London so journey time depends heavily on time of day.
London City Airport is compact, efficient and the preferred choice for business travellers who value fast security and a calm check-in experience. It serves almost exclusively European and domestic routes. The route from Biggleswade goes through central London so journey time depends heavily on time of day.
Parking at London City is expensive and very limited — our taxi at £130 is often better value than driving yourself to the Docklands. British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss and SAS all fly from London City to European business hubs.
Route from Biggleswade to London City Airport
Start
Biggleswade
→
via
A1(M) → A1 → A13
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Destination
London City Airport
LCY
🛣
50 miles
Distance
🕐
65–85 min
Typical journey time
💷
£130
Fixed fare
Terminal guide — London City Airport
Check your booking confirmation for the correct terminal. 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 Biggleswade?
These are our recommended departure times from Biggleswade. We always calculate your specific pickup time when you book.
Flight departure time
Recommended travel time
Early morning (5am–7am)
Allow 68 min — London roads clear at this hour
Morning rush (7am–9am)
Allow 95–105 min — City of London very heavy
Daytime (9am–3pm)
Allow 72–80 min — manageable through the City
Afternoon rush (3pm–7pm)
Allow 95–115 min — Docklands approaches can queue
Evening (7pm onwards)
Allow 68 min — much clearer after rush hour
Taxi vs parking at London City Airport
🚗 Driving & Parking
£90–£180
Per week (airport car park)
✖ Plus fuel from Biggleswade
✖ Shuttle bus to terminal
✖ Navigate car park on return
🚌 Biggleswade Airport Taxis
£130
Fixed fare (up to 4 passengers)
✓ Picked up from your door
✓ Dropped at terminal entrance
✓ Met in arrivals on return
✓ Flight tracking included
For 2 or more passengers the taxi often works out better value — saving approximately £5 while giving you a far more relaxed start to your journey.
Passenger tips for London City Airport
ⓘLondon City is the most relaxed UK airport — security is fast
ⓘParking is very expensive and 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
ⓘBusiness travellers: we can provide detailed invoiced receipts for expenses
Frequently asked questions
Our fixed fare from Biggleswade to London City Airport is £130 for up to 4 passengers. All luggage included, fixed price 24/7.
The journey is 50 miles and takes 65-85 minutes depending on London traffic. Morning rush hour can push this to 105 minutes through the City.
London City is used by British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, SAS and Aer Lingus. It specialises in short-haul European and domestic routes — ideal for business travel.
Yes — smaller and more relaxed than Heathrow, with faster security. We can provide invoiced receipts for business expenses.
Yes but it's expensive and very limited. Our taxi at £130 is usually better value and far less stressful than driving to the Docklands.
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