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Nearest Airport to Sanderstead: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sanderstead is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 7.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 22 km away.

Closest airport BQH London Biggin Hill Airport 7.7 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 22 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car

Airports near Sanderstead

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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 7.7 km5 mi · ~8 min
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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
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    RAF Northolt Flag of United KingdomNortholt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NHT 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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    Farnborough Airport Flag of United KingdomFarnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FAB 49 km30 mi · ~53 min
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    Blackbushe Airport Flag of United KingdomCamberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BBS 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Brighton City Airport Flag of United KingdomBrighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ESH 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 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 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    RAF Odiham Flag of United KingdomHook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ODH 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sanderstead?

The nearest airport to Sanderstead is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 7.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 22 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sanderstead?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 22 km from Sanderstead in a straight line — roughly 24 min by car.

What other airports are near Sanderstead?

London City Airport (LCY) — 21 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 22 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 30 km.

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

About 8 min by car for the 7.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.