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Nearest Airport to Portsmouth: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU), about 25 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 74 km away.

Closest airport SOU Southampton Airport 25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 74 km · 46 mi · ~1 h 20 min by car

Airports near Portsmouth

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Southampton Airport Southampton, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SOU 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
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Bournemouth Airport Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BOH 53 km33 mi · ~56 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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MoD Boscombe Down Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

Solent Airport8.1 km
Bere Farm Airstrip11 km
Binstead Airfield12 km
Bembridge Airport · EGHJ14 km
Idsworth Airstrip17 km
Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport17 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Portsmouth?

The nearest airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU), about 25 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 74 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Portsmouth?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 74 km from Portsmouth in a straight line — roughly 1 h 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Portsmouth?

Lasham Airfield — 43 km, RAF Odiham (ODH) — 49 km and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) — 53 km.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Southampton Airport?

About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.