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Nearest Airport to Ilford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ilford is London City Airport (LCY), about 5.9 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 38 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 5.9 km · 4 mi · ~6 min by car

Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car

Airports near Ilford

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 5.9 km4 mi · ~6 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

Gerpins Farm Airstrip11 km
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill11 km
Stapleford Aerodrome · EGSG12 km
Damyns Hall Aerodrome · EGML12 km
Jenkins Farm Airstrip13 km
South Weald Private Airstrip15 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ilford?

The nearest airport to Ilford is London City Airport (LCY), about 5.9 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 38 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ilford?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 38 km from Ilford in a straight line — roughly 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Ilford?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 25 km, RAF Northolt (NHT) — 34 km and London Stansted Airport (STN) — 38 km.

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

About 6 min by car for the 5.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.