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Nearest Airport to Hove: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Hove is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 9.1 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 35 km away.

Closest airport ESH Brighton City Airport 9.1 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 35 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Hove

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    Brighton City Airport Flag of United KingdomBrighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ESH 9.1 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Farnborough Airport Flag of United KingdomFarnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FAB 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  5. 5
    RAF Odiham Flag of United KingdomHook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ODH 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Lasham Airfield Flag of United KingdomAlton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGHL 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 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
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    Lydd London Ashford Airport Flag of United KingdomRomney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LYX 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Hove?

The nearest airport to Hove is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 9.1 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 35 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Hove?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 35 km from Hove in a straight line — roughly 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Hove?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 35 km, London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 57 km and Farnborough Airport (FAB) — 65 km.

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

About 10 min by car for the 9.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.