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Nearest Airport to Ashford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ashford is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 22 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 74 km away.

Closest airport LYX Lydd London Ashford Airport 22 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car
Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 74 km · 46 mi · ~1 h 19 min by car

Airports near Ashford

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    Lydd London Ashford Airport Flag of United KingdomRomney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LYX 22 km13 mi · ~23 min
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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Calais Marck Airport Flag of FranceCalais, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    CQF 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport Flag of FranceLe Touquet-Paris-Plage, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    LTQ 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Brighton City Airport Flag of United KingdomBrighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ESH 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ashford; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ashford?

The nearest airport to Ashford is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 22 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 74 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ashford?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 74 km from Ashford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Ashford?

London Southend Airport (SEN) — 49 km, London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 62 km and London City Airport (LCY) — 69 km.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Lydd London Ashford Airport?

About 23 min by car for the 22 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.