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Nearest Airport to Rye: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rye is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 68 km away.

Closest airport LYX Lydd London Ashford Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 68 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 13 min by car

Airports near Rye

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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
7
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
LTQ 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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Calais Marck Airport Calais, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
CQF 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min

Small airfields nearby

Acton Farm Airstrip7.9 km
Witherenden Airstrip9.8 km
Little Robhurst Airstrip14 km
Spilstead Farm Airfield15 km
Tiffenden Airstrip16 km
Meadow Farm Airstrip16 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rye?

The nearest airport to Rye is Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 68 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rye?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 68 km from Rye in a straight line — roughly 1 h 13 min by car.

What other airports are near Rye?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 65 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 68 km and London Southend Airport (SEN) — 69 km.

How long does it take to get from Rye to Lydd London Ashford Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.