Which airport should I fly into for Northampton?

For long-haul and international flights, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the main gateway near Northampton. The closest airport, Bruntingthorpe Airport (LHB), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Northampton?

The nearest is about 20 mi (32 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 Northampton?

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 Northampton

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

The nearest airport to Northampton, UK is Bruntingthorpe Airport (LHB), about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LHB	Bruntingthorpe AirportBruntingthorpe, United Kingdom	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
CVT	Coventry AirportCoventry, United Kingdom	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
LTN	London Luton AirportLondon, United Kingdom	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
OXF	Oxford (Kidlington) AirportKidlington, United Kingdom	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
BHX	Birmingham International AirportBirmingham, United Kingdom	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	International
EMA	East Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	Regional
HYC	Wycombe Air ParkHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	Regional
QFO	Duxford AirportDuxford, United Kingdom	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	Regional

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 20 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) (39 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 Northampton. 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 Northampton is Bruntingthorpe Airport (LHB), about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 38 min by road.