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Nearest Airport to Dover: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dover is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 105 km away.

Closest airport LYX Lydd London Ashford Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 105 km · 65 mi · ~1 h 52 min by car

Airports near Dover

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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
2
Calais Marck Airport Calais, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
CQF 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
3
London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
4
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
LTQ 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
5
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
6
Koksijde Air Base Koksijde, Belgium · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Belgium
EBFN 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
7
London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
9
Merville-Calonne Airport Merville, Nord, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
HZB 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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Ostend-Bruges International Airport Oostende, Belgium · International Airports in Belgium
OST 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

Inglenook Farm Airstrip6.6 km
Chalksole Green Airstrip7.5 km
Ripple Airstrip9.5 km
Clipgate Farm Airstrip13 km
Pent Farm Airstrip18 km
Harringe Court Airfield23 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dover?

The nearest airport to Dover is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 105 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dover?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 105 km from Dover in a straight line — roughly 1 h 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Dover?

Calais Marck Airport (CQF) — 48 km, London Southend Airport (SEN) — 66 km and Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport (LTQ) — 71 km.

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

About 35 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.