Which airport should I fly into for Guildford?

For long-haul and international flights, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the main gateway near Guildford. The closest airport, Farnborough Airport (FAB), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Guildford?

The nearest is about 9 mi (15 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 Guildford?

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 Guildford

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

The nearest airport to Guildford, UK is Farnborough Airport (FAB), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
FAB	Farnborough AirportFarnborough, United Kingdom	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
BBS	Blackbushe AirportYateley, United Kingdom	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	Regional
LHR	London Heathrow AirportLondon, United Kingdom	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	International
LGW	London Gatwick AirportLondon, United Kingdom	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	International
QLA	Lasham AirportLasham, United Kingdom	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
BQH	London Biggin Hill AirportLondon, United Kingdom	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
QUG	Chichester/Goodwood AirportChichester, United Kingdom	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
HYC	Wycombe Air ParkHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Farnborough Airport (FAB) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) (17 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 Guildford. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with FAB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near FAB 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 Guildford is Farnborough Airport (FAB), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.