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Nearest Airport to Purfleet-on-Thames: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Purfleet-on-Thames is London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 45 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car

Airports near Purfleet-on-Thames

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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    RAF Northolt Flag of United KingdomNortholt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NHT 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    London Luton Airport Flag of United KingdomLuton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LTN 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Farnborough Airport Flag of United KingdomFarnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FAB 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Lydd London Ashford Airport Flag of United KingdomRomney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LYX 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Purfleet-on-Thames?

The nearest airport to Purfleet-on-Thames is London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 45 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Purfleet-on-Thames?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 45 km from Purfleet-on-Thames in a straight line — roughly 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Purfleet-on-Thames?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 22 km, London Southend Airport (SEN) — 33 km and London Stansted Airport (STN) — 45 km.

How long does it take to get from Purfleet-on-Thames to London City Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.