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Nearest Airport to Shoreham-by-Sea: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shoreham-by-Sea is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 1.6 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 36 km away.

Closest airport ESH Brighton City Airport 1.6 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Shoreham-by-Sea

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    Brighton City Airport Flag of United KingdomBrighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ESH 1.6 km1 mi · ~5 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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    Farnborough Airport Flag of United KingdomFarnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FAB 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    RAF Odiham Flag of United KingdomHook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ODH 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Lasham Airfield Flag of United KingdomAlton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGHL 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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    Blackbushe Airport Flag of United KingdomCamberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BBS 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Southampton Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthampton, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SOU 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shoreham-by-Sea?

The nearest airport to Shoreham-by-Sea is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 1.6 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 36 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shoreham-by-Sea?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 36 km from Shoreham-by-Sea in a straight line — roughly 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Shoreham-by-Sea?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 36 km, London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 59 km and Farnborough Airport (FAB) — 60 km.

How long does it take to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton City Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 1.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.