Which airport should I fly into for Chesterfield?

For long-haul and international flights, Manchester Airport (MAN) is the main gateway near Chesterfield. The closest airport, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Chesterfield?

The nearest is about 23 mi (37 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Chesterfield?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Chesterfield

The closest airports to Chesterfield, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Chesterfield, UK is Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Manchester Airport (MAN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DSA	Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield AirportDoncaster, United Kingdom	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
NQT	Nottingham AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
EMA	East Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	Regional
MAN	Manchester AirportManchester, United Kingdom	36 mi / 58 km	1 hr 5 min	International
LBA	Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds, United Kingdom	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	Regional
HUY	Humberside AirportGrimsby, United Kingdom	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	Regional
LHB	Bruntingthorpe AirportBruntingthorpe, United Kingdom	53 mi / 86 km	1 hr 36 min	Regional
BHX	Birmingham International AirportBirmingham, United Kingdom	57 mi / 91 km	1 hr 41 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is the most convenient at about 23 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Manchester Airport (MAN) (36 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Chesterfield. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DSA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DSA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Chesterfield is Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 44 min by road.