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Nearest Airport to Eastbourne: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Eastbourne is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km away.

Closest airport ESH Brighton City Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 54 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Eastbourne

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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
LTQ 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

Churchlands Farm Airstrip7.2 km
Westfield Farm Airstrip8.8 km
Palmers Farm Airstrip12 km
Deanland Lewes Airfield15 km
Kittyhawk Aerodrome16 km
Ringmer Glider Field20 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Eastbourne?

The nearest airport to Eastbourne is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Eastbourne?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 54 km from Eastbourne in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Eastbourne?

Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 50 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 54 km and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 65 km.

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

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.