London LON

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About London Aviation & Transport Hub

London (LON) serves as a key aviation and transportation hub in United Kingdom. The city is served by 5 commercial airport(s) and 8 major railway station(s) offering domestic and international passenger flights. Main airport facilities include London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN). Whether you are booking flights, planning layovers, or arranging ground transport, explore terminal maps, flight radius tools, and real-time airport data for London.

Airports in London

Airport Name IATA Code Distance to Center
London Heathrow Airport LHR
23 km
London Gatwick Airport LGW
40.1 km
London Stansted Airport STN
48.9 km
London City Airport LCY
12.7 km
London Luton Airport LTN
44.1 km

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Frequently Asked Questions about London

London has 6 major international airports: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), City (LCY), and Southend (SEN).

London City Airport (LCY) is the closest, located just 9 miles (14 km) from Central London. Heathrow (LHR) is also well connected via the Elizabeth Line (15-20 mins).

No, there is no direct train. You must take a bus (National Express) which takes about 60-80 minutes, or travel into central London and switch trains, which takes longer.

The IATA code for the London metropolitan area is LON.

London is mainly served by 5 airport(s).

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