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Nearest Airport to Erith: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Erith is London City Airport (LCY), about 8.6 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 44 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 8.6 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 44 km · 27 mi · ~47 min by car

Airports near Erith

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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 8.6 km5 mi · ~9 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
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    RAF Northolt Flag of United KingdomNortholt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NHT 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    London Luton Airport Flag of United KingdomLuton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LTN 57 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 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Blackbushe Airport Flag of United KingdomCamberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BBS 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Erith?

The nearest airport to Erith is London City Airport (LCY), about 8.6 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 44 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Erith?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 44 km from Erith in a straight line — roughly 47 min by car.

What other airports are near Erith?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 20 km, London Southend Airport (SEN) — 37 km and RAF Northolt (NHT) — 42 km.

How long does it take to get from Erith to London City Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.