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Nearest Airport to Croydon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Croydon is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27 km away.

Closest airport BQH London Biggin Hill Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car

Airports near Croydon

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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 17 km11 mi · ~19 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

Kenley Glider Field8.7 km
Chipstead Private Airstrip11 km
Titsey Airstrip15 km
Rushett Farm16 km
Redhill Aerodrome · EGKR19 km
Crockham Hill Airfield21 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Croydon?

The nearest airport to Croydon is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Croydon?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 27 km from Croydon in a straight line — roughly 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Croydon?

London City Airport (LCY) — 17 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 27 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 27 km.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to London Biggin Hill Airport?

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