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Which airport for London?

London has 4 airports with a guide: London Heathrow (23 km), London Gatwick (39 km), London Luton (44 km) and London Stansted (49 km), in a straight line from the centre. Choose by where your flight leaves from and how you get there.

Checked 9 Oct

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London Heathrow (LHR)

23 km from the centre of London in a straight line.

Heathrow Express (train) to London Paddington

Elizabeth line (train)

Piccadilly line (metro)

London Gatwick (LGW)

39 km from the centre of London in a straight line.

Trains to London

Coaches

London Luton (LTN)

44 km from the centre of London in a straight line.

DART (shuttle) to Luton Airport Parkway

Luton Airport Express (train) to London

Coaches

London Stansted (STN)

49 km from the centre of London in a straight line.

Stansted Express (train) to London Liverpool Street

National Express (coach)

Questions

Which London airport is closest to the centre?

London Heathrow, 23 km in a straight line. Which one suits you depends on where your flight leaves from and how you get there.

How to get to London Heathrow airport

To reach London Heathrow airport by public transport: Heathrow Express (train) to London Paddington, Elizabeth line (train) and Piccadilly line (metro). Check times and fares on the operator's page before you go.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

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