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Nearest Airport to Orpington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Orpington is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 6.7 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 32 km away.

Closest airport BQH London Biggin Hill Airport 6.7 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car

Airports near Orpington

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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 6.7 km4 mi · ~7 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

Romney Street Airstrip9.7 km
Titsey Airstrip12 km
Kenley Glider Field16 km
Crockham Hill Airfield16 km
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip20 km
Gerpins Farm Airstrip20 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Orpington?

The nearest airport to Orpington is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 6.7 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 32 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Orpington?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 32 km from Orpington in a straight line — roughly 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Orpington?

London City Airport (LCY) — 15 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 32 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 40 km.

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

About 7 min by car for the 6.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.