Airport transfers in the UK
UK Airports map
Planning to travel to the United Kingdom by plane? There are over 40 airports around the UK, some of which top the list of the busiest airports in Europe. The map below shows a list of all major UK domestic and international airports. Scroll down to find more information about these major UK airports and the best ways to travel to and from them by train or bus.
Click on the icons in the map to view more information about each airport.
Airports in London
London is serviced by six major international airports, making it one of the most accessible city hubs to travel to and from almost anywhere in the world. The major airports in London are:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- London Stansted Airport (STN)
- London Luton Airport (LTN)
- London Southend Airport (SEN)
- London City Airport (LCY).
Our handy map shows you the fastest journey times to each of London's airports from the city center. Find out more specific information on how to get to and from London's major airports below.
London Heathrow (LHR)
London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in the UK, seeing over 70 million passengers per year. You can get from central London to the airport's main stations and vice-versa in just 20 minutes by express train.
Learn more about trains to and from Heathrow Airport.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Gatwick Airport is approximately 27 miles from central London and is the second busiest airport in the UK. London Gatwick’s north and south terminals are easily accessible by train and bus from a number of popular central and southern stations.
Learn more about trains to and from Gatwick Airport.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London Luton Airport is the only airport in London without its own train station in the terminal. However, regular Luton DART services run between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway station, which is a 30-45 minute journey from the city.
Learn more about trains to and from Luton Airport.
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Located around 40 miles east of central London, the fastest way to travel to the city is by train. The journey takes around one hour on mainline services to the city center, with regular services going directly to and from the airport arrivals terminal.
Airports in Northern England
There are several major international airports that service the north of England. Find out more about the major airports in the north and how to get to and from them below.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Manchester Airport is the third busiest airport in the UK and is located nine miles from Manchester city center.
Learn more about trains to and from Manchester Airport.
Liverpool Airport (LPL)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately nine miles away from the city of Liverpool and is accessible by both train and bus.
UK Midlands Airports
There are a few major international airports that service the UK Midlands. Find out more about the major Midlands airports and how to get to and from there.
Airports in the west of England and Wales
Find out more about the major airports in the west of England and Wales, and how to get to and from them.
Scotland Airports
Scotland has three major international airports that service the far-north of the United Kingdom. Find out more about these airports and how to get to and from them by train and bus.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport is located approximately nine miles from Edinburgh city center and has many transport links to get to and from the city.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport is located approximately nine miles from the city center of Glasgow. You can get to and from Glasgow Airport by train.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
Aberdeen International Airport is located approximately eight miles north-west of Aberdeen city center. You can get to and from Aberdeen Airport by train.