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Nearest Airport to Purley: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Purley is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 22 km away.

Closest airport BQH London Biggin Hill Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 22 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car

Airports near Purley

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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 22 km13 mi · ~23 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

Kenley Glider Field3.7 km
Chipstead Private Airstrip6.3 km
Titsey Airstrip12 km
Redhill Aerodrome · EGKR14 km
Rushett Farm14 km
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip17 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Purley?

The nearest airport to Purley is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 22 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Purley?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 22 km from Purley in a straight line — roughly 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Purley?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 22 km, London City Airport (LCY) — 22 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 28 km.

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

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.