The complete UK airport transfers guide
How to book a UK airport taxi transfer, pick the right vehicle for your group size, and get to the terminal with the right buffer time — for every major hub from Heathrow to Edinburgh.
How to book an airport transfer
- Enter your pickup, drop-off airport and terminal. Our quote engine matches you to a fixed price using the appropriate regional tariff — no surge, no meter.
- Choose vehicle type based on passenger count and luggage. Airport routes default to an executive saloon unless you upgrade to estate, MPV, 8-seater or luxury.
- Confirm flight number so the driver can track your inbound arrival or your outbound departure and adjust automatically for delays.
- Pay by card at booking or on the day. Corporate accounts are invoiced monthly with receipts stored in your dashboard.
Vehicle types by group size
Executive saloons for individuals, couples and small families. 4 standard cases + 4 cabin bags.
Same capacity as a saloon with generous boot space for golf clubs, skis or large hold luggage.
Groups of 5–6 with 4–6 hold cases. Ideal for family holidays.
Groups of 7–8 with 8 cases. Pre-booked private hire only.
Mercedes E/S-Class or equivalent for corporate transfers and airport meet-and-greet with name board.
Buffer times & drop-off notes for major UK hubs
Aim to be dropped off 3 hours before long-haul and 2 hours before short-haul departure. Add drive time from home plus a 15–30 minute traffic contingency.
| Airport | Region | Recommended buffer | Drop-off notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | Greater London | 3h long-haul / 2h short-haul | Terminals 2–5. Pre-book meet-and-greet at arrivals; forecourt drop-off is charged. |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | West Sussex | 3h long-haul / 2h short-haul | North & South terminals linked by shuttle. £6 forecourt drop-off charge. |
| London Stansted (STN) | Essex | 2h short-haul | £7 drop-off charge. Pre-booked pickups from the mid-stay car park. |
| London Luton (LTN) | Bedfordshire | 2h short-haul | £5 drop-off charge (10 min). Free pickup at mid-stay 1. |
| London City (LCY) | East London | 90 min short-haul | Compact terminal, no drop-off fee for private hire. |
| Manchester (MAN) | North West | 3h long-haul / 2h short-haul | £5 drop-off zone (5 min). Free JetParks 1 drop-off with 5-minute shuttle. |
| Birmingham (BHX) | West Midlands | 3h long-haul / 2h short-haul | £6 drop-off (10 min). Free drop-off at car park 5. |
| Bristol (BRS) | South West | 2h short-haul | £7 drop-off (10 min). Free Silver Zone drop-off. |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | Scotland | 3h long-haul / 2h short-haul | £6 drop-off (10 min). MyStop for £5 saves 2 min walk. |
| Glasgow (GLA) | Scotland | 3h long-haul / 2h short-haul | £7 forecourt drop-off (15 min). Free 15-min drop-off at long-stay. |
| Newcastle (NCL) | North East | 2h short-haul | £3 drop-off (10 min). Free shuttle from Meet & Greet. |
| Liverpool (LPL) | North West | 2h short-haul | £4 drop-off (10 min). |
All fares include flight tracking and 30–60 minutes free waiting time after landing.
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