Which airport should I fly into for Gillingham?

For long-haul and international flights, Kent International Airport (MSE) is the main gateway near Gillingham. The closest airport, Rochester Airport (RCS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Gillingham?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 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 Gillingham?

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 Gillingham

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

The nearest airport to Gillingham, UK is Rochester Airport (RCS), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Kent International Airport (MSE).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
RCS	Rochester AirportRochester, United Kingdom	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	Regional
SEN	Southend AirportSouthend, United Kingdom	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
BQH	London Biggin Hill AirportLondon, United Kingdom	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	Regional
LCY	London City AirportLondon, United Kingdom	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
LYX	Lydd AirportLydd, United Kingdom	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
MSE	Kent International AirportManston, United Kingdom	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	International
LGW	London Gatwick AirportLondon, United Kingdom	36 mi / 58 km	1 hr 5 min	International
STN	London Stansted AirportLondon, United Kingdom	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Rochester Airport (RCS) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Kent International Airport (MSE) (35 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 Gillingham. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with RCS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near RCS 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 Gillingham is Rochester Airport (RCS), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.