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Nearest Airport to Margate: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Margate is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 52 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 97 km away.

Closest airport SEN London Southend Airport 52 km · 33 mi · ~56 min by car

Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 97 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 44 min by car

Airports near Margate

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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
2
Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
3
Calais Marck Airport Calais, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
CQF 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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Wattisham Airfield Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
5
London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
6
Koksijde Air Base Koksijde, Belgium · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Belgium
EBFN 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
7
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
LTQ 97 km61 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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Ostend-Bruges International Airport Oostende, Belgium · International Airports in Belgium
OST 105 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

Ripple Airstrip20 km
Inglenook Farm Airstrip22 km
Clipgate Farm Airstrip27 km
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip28 km
Chalksole Green Airstrip29 km
Pent Farm Airstrip38 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Margate?

The nearest airport to Margate is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 52 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 97 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Margate?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 97 km from Margate in a straight line — roughly 1 h 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Margate?

Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 57 km, Calais Marck Airport (CQF) — 61 km and Wattisham Airfield — 88 km.

How long does it take to get from Margate to London Southend Airport?

About 56 min by car for the 52 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.