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Nearest Airport to Lewes: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lewes is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 33 km away.

Closest airport ESH Brighton City Airport 22 km · 14 mi · ~23 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 33 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car

Airports near Lewes

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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 22 km14 mi · ~23 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 33 km21 mi · ~36 min
3
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 51 km32 mi · ~54 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min

Small airfields nearby

Swanborough Farm Airstrip2.3 km
Barcombe-North Airstrip7.0 km
Kittyhawk Aerodrome7.6 km
Ringmer Glider Field7.8 km
Deanland Lewes Airfield10 km
Piltdown Airstrip12 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lewes?

The nearest airport to Lewes is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 33 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lewes?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 33 km from Lewes in a straight line — roughly 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Lewes?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 33 km, London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 51 km and Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 66 km.

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

About 23 min by car for the 22 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.