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Nearest Airport to City of London: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to City of London is London City Airport (LCY), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 26 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car

Airports near City of London

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
2
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 23 km14 mi · ~25 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
10
Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill17 km
Dysons Osiers Airstrip20 km
Gerpins Farm Airstrip22 km
Elstree Airfield · EGTR23 km
Kenley Glider Field23 km
Stapleford Aerodrome · EGSG23 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to City of London?

The nearest airport to City of London is London City Airport (LCY), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 26 km away.

Which international airport is closest to City of London?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 26 km from City of London in a straight line — roughly 28 min by car.

What other airports are near City of London?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 22 km, RAF Northolt (NHT) — 23 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 26 km.

How long does it take to get from City of London to London City Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.