Flights to Barking
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Barking is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Stansted Airport (STN, 40 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 47 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 4 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 40 km (25 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,799 ft, LHR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 83 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Barking
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking to Berlin | Germany | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Barking to Madrid | Spain | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Barking to Rome | Italy | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Barking to Paris | France | 339 km (211 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Barking to Hamburg | Germany | 706 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Barking to Budapest | Hungary | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Barking to Warsaw | Poland | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Barking to Vienna | Austria | 1,221 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Barking to Barcelona | Spain | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Barking to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,420 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Barking to Munich | Germany | 905 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Barking to Milan | Italy | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Barking to Prague | Czechia | 1,018 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Barking to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 172 km (107 mi) | about 58 min |
| Barking to Copenhagen | Denmark | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Barking to Oslo | Norway | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Barking to Köln | Germany | 483 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Barking to Dublin | Ireland | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Barking to Brussels | Belgium | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Barking to Marseille | France | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Barking to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Barking to Turin | Italy | 912 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Barking to Beijing | China | 8,128 km (5,050 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Barking to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,485 km (1,544 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Barking to Tianjin | China | 8,236 km (5,118 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Barking to Moscow | Russia | 2,486 km (1,545 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Barking to Seoul | South Korea | 8,846 km (5,497 mi) | about 12 h 5 min |
| Barking to Harbin | China | 8,051 km (5,003 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Barking to Shenyang | China | 8,287 km (5,149 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Barking to New York City | United States | 5,583 km (3,469 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Barking?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest large airport at 38 km (24 mi). The others, STN, LGW, LTN, LCY, SEN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LHR from Barking city centre?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Barking on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.