Flights to Cambridge
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cambridge is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 49 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 90 km), London City Airport (LCY, 77 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 80 km), Norwich Airport (NWI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 90 km (56 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| Norwich Airport (regional) | NWI | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,043 ft | 118 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,003 ft, STN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 348 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cambridge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge to Berlin | Germany | 902 km (561 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Cambridge to Madrid | Spain | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Cambridge to Rome | Italy | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cambridge to Paris | France | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Cambridge to Hamburg | Germany | 679 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Cambridge to Budapest | Hungary | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Cambridge to Warsaw | Poland | 1,419 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Cambridge to Vienna | Austria | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Cambridge to Barcelona | Spain | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Cambridge to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Cambridge to Munich | Germany | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Cambridge to Milan | Italy | 999 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Cambridge to Prague | Czechia | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Cambridge to Copenhagen | Denmark | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Cambridge to Oslo | Norway | 1,079 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Cambridge to Köln | Germany | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Cambridge to Dublin | Ireland | 446 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Cambridge to Brussels | Belgium | 329 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Cambridge to Marseille | France | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Cambridge to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 300 km (186 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Cambridge to Turin | Italy | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Cambridge to Valencia | Spain | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Cambridge to Beijing | China | 8,075 km (5,017 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Cambridge to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,505 km (1,557 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Cambridge to Tianjin | China | 8,183 km (5,084 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Cambridge to Moscow | Russia | 2,453 km (1,524 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Cambridge to Harbin | China | 7,990 km (4,965 mi) | about 11 h |
| Cambridge to Shenyang | China | 8,229 km (5,113 mi) | about 11 h 18 min |
| Cambridge to New York City | United States | 5,562 km (3,456 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Cambridge to Dalian | China | 8,416 km (5,229 mi) | about 11 h 32 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 Cambridge?
London Stansted Airport (STN) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 mi). The others, LTN, LHR, LCY, SEN, NWI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is STN from Cambridge city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cambridge 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.