UK Airport Taxi

UK Airport Taxi: private transfers with fixed fares to the main UK airports

UK Airport Taxi is a transport company specialising in private transfers between any UK address and the country's eight main airports. Its model is based on advance booking with a fixed price that is known at the time of booking and does not vary according to time or date. The company operates a fleet ranging from saloons for up to four passengers to eight-seat minibuses, and maintains a booking line available 24 hours a day.

Airports covered

Coverage includes Heathrow (Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5), Gatwick (North and South Terminals), Stansted, Luton, Manchester (Terminals 1, 2 and 3), Birmingham, London City and Liverpool John Lennon. For each of these, the company details the corresponding road access, such as the M4 and M25 at Heathrow, the M23 at Gatwick, the M11 at Stansted, the M1 and the Luton DART at Luton, the M56 at Manchester, the M42 at Birmingham, the A1020 and Royal Docks at London City, and the M62 and M57 at Liverpool. Transfers are made from any postcode in the country and at any time.

What the fixed fare includes

The fixed price includes airport charges, such as the £7 fee for the Heathrow terminal drop-off zone — with a maximum stay of ten minutes and in force from 1 January 2026 — as well as equivalent parking or access fees at the other airports. No surcharges apply for card payment, nor last-minute fees, nor peak-time supplements. The company states that the figure shown in the quote matches the one that appears on the bank statement.

Flight tracking and waiting

On arrival transfers, the driver monitors the flight from the moment of take-off. If the plane lands late, the pickup time is adjusted automatically without the need for calls or additional waiting charges. The company offers 45 minutes of free waiting from landing, a margin designed for immigration procedures, baggage reclaim and travel to the meeting point. At the airport, the driver waits in the arrivals area with an identification sign.

Additional services and conditions

Booking includes the option to request child seats and boosters for ages 1 to 12, which are installed at no cost in any vehicle in the fleet. The company also allows multiple pickups in the same city to be grouped under a single booking, with one driver, one vehicle and one fare. For those who need to justify expenses, an itemised invoice is issued with booking reference, VAT line and driver's name, valid for expense management platforms such as Concur or Expensify.

Fleet and drivers

Drivers hold licences from Transport for London (TfL) or Luton Borough Council, criminal record checks (DBS) and hire and reward insurance. The fleet consists of saloons with capacity for up to four passengers and eight-seat minibuses. The company emphasises that the same vehicle and driver make the complete door-to-door journey.

Bookings and customer service

Booking is made through an online form that requests origin, destination, pickup date and return date, and allows a quote to be obtained in less than a minute. Confirmation is sent by email and SMS, with the driver's name and mobile number, often the day before the service. The telephone booking line is available 24 hours a day and allows same-day changes. The company also has a booking management system to modify details of already booked journeys.

Customer reviews

UK Airport Taxi shows a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, based on 1,277 reviews, and an identical score on Trustpilot with 2,352 reviews. Comments highlight punctuality, prior communication, vehicle cleanliness and the effectiveness of the telephone and email customer service.

Location and contact

Phone: 01582 801 676 · Email: booking@ukairporttaxi.co.uk · Hours: 24 hours