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Nearest Airport to Rayleigh: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rayleigh is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 6.4 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 42 km away.

Closest airport SEN London Southend Airport 6.4 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car

Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Rayleigh

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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 6.4 km4 mi · ~7 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Wattisham Airfield Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 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 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome9.5 km
Bensons Farm Airstrip11 km
Barling Airfield13 km
Napps Field Airstrip15 km
Stoke Airfield16 km
Thurrock Airfield · EGMT17 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rayleigh?

The nearest airport to Rayleigh is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 6.4 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 42 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rayleigh?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 42 km from Rayleigh in a straight line — roughly 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Rayleigh?

London City Airport (LCY) — 39 km, London Stansted Airport (STN) — 42 km and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 49 km.

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

About 7 min by car for the 6.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.