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Nearest Airport to East Cowes: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to East Cowes is Southampton Airport (SOU), about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 89 km away.

Closest airport SOU Southampton Airport 22 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car
Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 35 min by car

Airports near East Cowes

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    Southampton Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthampton, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SOU 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    Bournemouth Airport Flag of United KingdomBournemouth, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BOH 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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    Lasham Airfield Flag of United KingdomAlton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGHL 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    MoD Boscombe Down Flag of United KingdomSalisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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    RAF Odiham Flag of United KingdomHook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ODH 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    Farnborough Airport Flag of United KingdomFarnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FAB 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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    Blackbushe Airport Flag of United KingdomCamberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BBS 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 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 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    RAF Benson Flag of United KingdomWallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BEX 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to East Cowes?

The nearest airport to East Cowes is Southampton Airport (SOU), about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 89 km away.

Which international airport is closest to East Cowes?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 89 km from East Cowes in a straight line — roughly 1 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near East Cowes?

Bournemouth Airport (BOH) — 39 km, Lasham Airfield — 51 km and MoD Boscombe Down — 54 km.

How long does it take to get from East Cowes to Southampton Airport?

About 24 min by car for the 22 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.