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Nearest Airport to St James's: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to St James's is London City Airport (LCY), about 14 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 23 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 14 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 23 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car

Airports near St James's

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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 14 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    RAF Northolt Flag of United KingdomNortholt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NHT 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  3. 3
    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 23 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 23 km14 mi · ~25 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  6. 6
    London Luton Airport Flag of United KingdomLuton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LTN 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
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    Farnborough Airport Flag of United KingdomFarnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FAB 51 km32 mi · ~55 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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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to St James's?

The nearest airport to St James's is London City Airport (LCY), about 14 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 23 km away.

Which international airport is closest to St James's?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 23 km from St James's in a straight line — roughly 24 min by car.

What other airports are near St James's?

RAF Northolt (NHT) — 20 km, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 23 km and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 23 km.

How long does it take to get from St James's to London City Airport?

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