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Nearest Airport to Folkestone: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Folkestone is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 95 km away.

Closest airport LYX Lydd London Ashford Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 95 km · 59 mi · ~1 h 42 min by car

Airports near Folkestone

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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
2
Calais Marck Airport Calais, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
CQF 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
3
London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 64 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
LTQ 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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Koksijde Air Base Koksijde, Belgium · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Belgium
EBFN 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

Chalksole Green Airstrip7.6 km
Pent Farm Airstrip8.5 km
Clipgate Farm Airstrip12 km
Harringe Court Airfield13 km
Inglenook Farm Airstrip16 km
Bonnington Airstrip16 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Folkestone?

The nearest airport to Folkestone is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 95 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Folkestone?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 95 km from Folkestone in a straight line — roughly 1 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Folkestone?

Calais Marck Airport (CQF) — 57 km, London Southend Airport (SEN) — 64 km and Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport (LTQ) — 70 km.

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

About 23 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.