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Nearest Airport to Maidstone: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Maidstone is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 51 km away.

Closest airport BQH London Biggin Hill Airport 34 km · 21 mi · ~37 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 51 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car

Airports near Maidstone

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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 45 km28 mi · ~49 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

Rankins Farm Airfield6.8 km
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield · EGMF9.4 km
Rochester Airport · EGTO9.5 km
Lukesfield Airstrip9.8 km
Laddingford Aerodrome11 km
Old Hay Airfield12 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Maidstone?

The nearest airport to Maidstone is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 51 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Maidstone?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 51 km from Maidstone in a straight line — roughly 54 min by car.

What other airports are near Maidstone?

London Southend Airport (SEN) — 36 km, London City Airport (LCY) — 42 km and Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 45 km.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone to London Biggin Hill Airport?

About 37 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.