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Nearest Airport to Brighton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Brighton is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 36 km away.

Closest airport ESH Brighton City Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Brighton

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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 76 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min

Small airfields nearby

Swanborough Farm Airstrip10 km
Folly Farm Airstrip11 km
Truleigh Manor Farm Airstrip11 km
Hickstead Airstrip15 km
Barcombe-North Airstrip17 km
Kittyhawk Aerodrome19 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Brighton?

The nearest airport to Brighton is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 36 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Brighton?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 36 km from Brighton in a straight line — roughly 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Brighton?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 36 km, London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 57 km and Farnborough Airport (FAB) — 67 km.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Brighton City Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.