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Nearest Airport to Thamesmead: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Thamesmead is London City Airport (LCY), about 4.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 40 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 4.5 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 40 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car

Airports near Thamesmead

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 4.5 km3 mi · ~5 min
2
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

Gerpins Farm Airstrip8.3 km
Damyns Hall Aerodrome · EGML9.0 km
Jenkins Farm Airstrip16 km
South Weald Private Airstrip16 km
Stapleford Aerodrome · EGSG17 km
Thurrock Airfield · EGMT18 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Thamesmead?

The nearest airport to Thamesmead is London City Airport (LCY), about 4.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 40 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Thamesmead?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 40 km from Thamesmead in a straight line — roughly 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Thamesmead?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 20 km, RAF Northolt (NHT) — 38 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 40 km.

How long does it take to get from Thamesmead to London City Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.