Flights
Flights to London
Flying to London for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 6 airports with scheduled flights near London, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 12,752 upcoming events in and around London (counted Nov 11, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central London is London City Airport (LCY), 7.8 miles away. Also within 36 miles: LHR (15 mi), LGW (25 mi), LTN (27 mi), STN (30 mi), SEN (36 mi). For Savoy Theatre, the nearest is LCY at 7.8 miles. Search LON to compare every London airport at once.
Airports serving London
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of London, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London City Airport (LCY) 7.8 mi (13 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Savoy Theatre, Hippodrome - London, Vaudeville Theatre, Novello Theatre, Shaftesbury Theatre, Sondheim Theatre - London, His Majesty's Theatre - London and The Victoria Palace Theatre. |
| London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 15 mi (24 km) | Large | None |
| London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 25 mi (41 km) | Large | None |
| London Luton Airport (LTN) 27 mi (44 km) | Large | None |
| London Stansted Airport (STN) 30 mi (48 km) | Large | None |
| London Southend Airport (SEN) 36 mi (57 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | None |
Nearest airport to each London venue
The busiest venues in and around London, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Savoy Theatre Hotels near Savoy Theatre | LCY, 7.8 mi | LHR, 15 mi |
| Hippodrome - London Hotels near Hippodrome - London | LCY, 8 mi | LHR, 15 mi |
| Vaudeville Theatre Hotels near Vaudeville Theatre | LCY, 7.6 mi | LHR, 15 mi |
| Novello Theatre Hotels near Novello Theatre | LCY, 7.5 mi | LHR, 15 mi |
| Shaftesbury Theatre Hotels near Shaftesbury Theatre | LCY, 7.9 mi | LHR, 15 mi |
| Sondheim Theatre - London Hotels near Sondheim Theatre - London | LCY, 8.1 mi | LHR, 14 mi |
| His Majesty's Theatre - London Hotels near His Majesty's Theatre - London | LCY, 8.1 mi | LHR, 14 mi |
| The Victoria Palace Theatre Hotels near The Victoria Palace Theatre | LCY, 8.5 mi | LHR, 14 mi |
- Savoy Theatre is nearer LCY (7.8 mi) than LHR (15 mi).
- Hippodrome - London is nearer LCY (8 mi) than LHR (15 mi).
- Vaudeville Theatre is nearer LCY (7.6 mi) than LHR (15 mi).
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | LCY | LHR | LGW | LTN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Theatre | 7.8 mi | 15 mi | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| Hippodrome - London | 8 mi | 15 mi | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| Vaudeville Theatre | 7.6 mi | 15 mi | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| Novello Theatre | 7.5 mi | 15 mi | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| Shaftesbury Theatre | 7.9 mi | 15 mi | 26 mi | 27 mi |
| Sondheim Theatre - London | 8.1 mi | 14 mi | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| His Majesty's Theatre - London | 8.1 mi | 14 mi | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| The Victoria Palace Theatre | 8.5 mi | 14 mi | 24 mi | 28 mi |
Flying in for a London event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 11, 2026): 1,841 events in and around London; 45% on Fri–Sun; 1,189 of the 1,817 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
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Flying in to London: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Savoy Theatre it is LCY, 7.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. LCY, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 7.8 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, LHR, is 15 mi.
- Compare the airports at once. Search LON instead of one airport to see fares into the London airports it covers side by side.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are in London in the next 30 days?
1,841 in and around London in the 30 days from Nov 11, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 45% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 1,189 of the 1,817 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is LHR from central London?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 15 miles (24 km) from central London in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; LCY, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 7.8 miles. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to London?
London City Airport (LCY) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central London, 7.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists LHR (15 miles), LGW (25 miles), LTN (27 miles), STN (30 miles) and SEN (36 miles).
How many airports serve London?
StubOrder lists 6 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central London: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Southend Airport (SEN). Airlines also sell LON as one code covering several London airports, and the search form accepts it.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Hippodrome - London?
The closest airport to Hippodrome - London is London City Airport (LCY), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8 miles away in a straight line; London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 15 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Savoy Theatre?
The closest airport to Savoy Theatre is London City Airport (LCY), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.8 miles away in a straight line; London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 15 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
