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Nearest Airport to Ely: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ely is RAF Mildenhall (MHZ), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 57 km away.

Closest airport MHZ RAF Mildenhall 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 57 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 01 min by car

Airports near Ely

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    RAF Mildenhall Flag of United KingdomBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    MHZ 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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    RAF Lakenheath Flag of United KingdomBrandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LKZ 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
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    Cambridge City Airport Flag of United KingdomCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CBG 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    RAF Marham Flag of United KingdomKing's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    KNF 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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    RAF Honington Flag of United KingdomBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BEQ 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    RAF Wittering Flag of United KingdomPeterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGXT 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Wattisham Airfield Flag of United KingdomIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Cranfield Airport Flag of United KingdomCranfield, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGTC 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    London Luton Airport Flag of United KingdomLuton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LTN 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ely?

The nearest airport to Ely is RAF Mildenhall (MHZ), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 57 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ely?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 57 km from Ely in a straight line — roughly 1 h 01 min by car.

What other airports are near Ely?

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 20 km, Cambridge City Airport (CBG) — 22 km and RAF Marham (KNF) — 34 km.

How long does it take to get from Ely to RAF Mildenhall?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.