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Airports Near Kettering

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

The nearest airport to Kettering, UK is Bruntingthorpe Airport (LHB), about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

CodeAirportDistanceTransferType
LHBBruntingthorpe AirportBruntingthorpe, United Kingdom18 mi / 29 km35 minRegional
CVTCoventry AirportCoventry, United Kingdom32 mi / 51 km57 minRegional
EMAEast Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minRegional
LTNLondon Luton AirportLondon, United Kingdom39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minRegional
NQTNottingham AirportNottingham, United Kingdom39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minRegional
CBGCambridge AirportCambridge, United Kingdom40 mi / 65 km1 hr 12 minRegional
QFODuxford AirportDuxford, United Kingdom42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minRegional
BHXBirmingham International AirportBirmingham, United Kingdom43 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minInternational

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Bruntingthorpe Airport (LHB) is the most convenient at about 18 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) (43 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 Kettering. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LHB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LHB 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 Kettering is Bruntingthorpe Airport (LHB), about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 35 min by road.

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