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Nearest Airport to Harwich: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Harwich is Wattisham Airfield, about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 72 km away.

Closest airport EGUW Wattisham Airfield 30 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car

Airports near Harwich

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Wattisham Airfield Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
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RAF Honington Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BEQ 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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RAF Lakenheath Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LKZ 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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RAF Mildenhall Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
MHZ 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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Cambridge City Airport Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CBG 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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Norwich Airport Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
NWI 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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RAF Marham King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
KNF 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

Great Oakley Airfield7.7 km
Horsey Island Airfield8.1 km
Wolves Hall Airstrip12 km
Woodbridge Airfield18 km
Lodge Farm Airstrip20 km
Clacton Airfield · EGSQ20 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Harwich?

The nearest airport to Harwich is Wattisham Airfield, about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 72 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Harwich?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 72 km from Harwich in a straight line — roughly 1 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Harwich?

RAF Honington (BEQ) — 57 km, London Southend Airport (SEN) — 58 km and RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 72 km.

How long does it take to get from Harwich to Wattisham Airfield?

About 33 min by car for the 30 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.