Flights to Eastbourne
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Eastbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 94 km), London City Airport (LCY, 83 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 94 km (58 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 83 km (52 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 94 km (58 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,883 ft, LGW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 202 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Eastbourne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne to Berlin | Germany | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Eastbourne to Madrid | Spain | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Eastbourne to Rome | Italy | 1,359 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Eastbourne to Paris | France | 259 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Eastbourne to Hamburg | Germany | 730 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Eastbourne to Budapest | Hungary | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Eastbourne to Warsaw | Poland | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Eastbourne to Vienna | Austria | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Eastbourne to Barcelona | Spain | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Eastbourne to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,472 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Eastbourne to Munich | Germany | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Eastbourne to Milan | Italy | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Eastbourne to Prague | Czechia | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Eastbourne to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 243 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Eastbourne to Copenhagen | Denmark | 981 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Eastbourne to Oslo | Norway | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Eastbourne to Köln | Germany | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Eastbourne to Dublin | Ireland | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Eastbourne to Brussels | Belgium | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Eastbourne to Marseille | France | 916 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Eastbourne to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 318 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Eastbourne to Turin | Italy | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Eastbourne to Beijing | China | 8,177 km (5,081 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Eastbourne to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,449 km (1,521 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Eastbourne to Tianjin | China | 8,285 km (5,148 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Eastbourne to Moscow | Russia | 2,512 km (1,561 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Eastbourne to Seoul | South Korea | 8,902 km (5,531 mi) | about 12 h 10 min |
| Eastbourne to Harbin | China | 8,112 km (5,040 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Eastbourne to Shenyang | China | 8,343 km (5,184 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Eastbourne to New York City | United States | 5,624 km (3,494 mi) | about 7 h 58 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 Eastbourne?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the closest large airport at 54 km (34 mi). The others, LHR, LCY, SEN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGW from Eastbourne city centre?
54 km (34 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Eastbourne 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.