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Nearest Airport to Whitechapel: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Whitechapel is London City Airport (LCY), about 8.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 28 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 8.4 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 28 km · 17 mi · ~30 min by car

Airports near Whitechapel

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 8.4 km5 mi · ~9 min
2
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 25 km15 mi · ~27 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill17 km
Dysons Osiers Airstrip20 km
Gerpins Farm Airstrip21 km
Damyns Hall Aerodrome · EGML22 km
Stapleford Aerodrome · EGSG22 km
Kenley Glider Field23 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Whitechapel?

The nearest airport to Whitechapel is London City Airport (LCY), about 8.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 28 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Whitechapel?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 28 km from Whitechapel in a straight line — roughly 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Whitechapel?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 21 km, RAF Northolt (NHT) — 25 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 28 km.

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

About 9 min by car for the 8.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.