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Nearest Airport to London: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to London is London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~13 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car

Airports near London

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 13 km8 mi · ~13 min
2
RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 23 km14 mi · ~24 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill19 km
Dysons Osiers Airstrip21 km
Elstree Airfield · EGTR21 km
Kenley Glider Field23 km
Rushett Farm23 km
Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip24 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to London?

The nearest airport to London is London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km away.

Which international airport is closest to London?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 24 km from London in a straight line — roughly 25 min by car.

What other airports are near London?

RAF Northolt (NHT) — 21 km, London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 23 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 24 km.

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

About 13 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.