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Nearest Airport to Shirley: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shirley is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 7.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27 km away.

Closest airport BQH London Biggin Hill Airport 7.7 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car

Airports near Shirley

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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 7.7 km5 mi · ~8 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 30 km19 mi · ~32 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 52 km32 mi · ~55 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

Kenley Glider Field8.6 km
Titsey Airstrip13 km
Chipstead Private Airstrip13 km
Crockham Hill Airfield18 km
Rushett Farm19 km
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip19 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shirley?

The nearest airport to Shirley is London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), about 7.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shirley?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 27 km from Shirley in a straight line — roughly 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Shirley?

London City Airport (LCY) — 16 km, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 27 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 30 km.

How long does it take to get from Shirley 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.