Chatham has the A2 for London City and the A229 for the M20 and Gatwick, which gives good options whichever airport you're flying from. Here's how the six London airports compare from Chatham, measured by road.
The six airports from Chatham, closest first
- London City: about 30 miles, typically 40 – 1 hr
- London Southend: about 42 miles, typically 55 – 1 hr 15 (via the Dartford Crossing)
- London Gatwick: about 45 miles, typically 1 hr – 1 hr 20
- London Stansted: about 56 miles, typically 1 hr – 1 hr 30 (via the Dartford Crossing)
- London Luton: about 69 miles, typically 1 hr 20 – 1 hr 50 (via the Dartford Crossing)
- London Heathrow: about 70 miles, typically 1 hr 25 – 1 hr 50
The easiest options
From Chatham, London City is the closest by road, and it doesn't need the Dartford Crossing. Southend comes next at about 42 miles.
Gatwick and Heathrow are reached south of the Thames, so their journey times are more predictable. Stansted, Luton and Southend all cross at Dartford, where queues can add time at busy periods.
Choosing between them
- Early flight? Choose an airport that avoids the Dartford Crossing if you can.
- Long-haul? Heathrow has the widest choice; Gatwick is quicker to reach.
- Cheapest fare? Compare the total trip, including getting to the airport.
See airport taxis from Chatham for journey times and pickup points, or call 01795 25 25 01.
