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Nearest Airport to Rochester: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rochester is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 55 km away.

Closest airport SEN London Southend Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car

Airports near Rochester

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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 33 km21 mi · ~36 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 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 03 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

Rochester Airport · EGTO4.0 km
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield · EGMF9.0 km
Stoke Airfield11 km
Frinsted Airstrip19 km
Thurrock Airfield · EGMT19 km
Rankins Farm Airfield20 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rochester?

The nearest airport to Rochester is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 55 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rochester?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 55 km from Rochester in a straight line — roughly 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Rochester?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 33 km, London City Airport (LCY) — 34 km and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 55 km.

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

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.