London to Bath flights
Bath lies 156 km (97 mi) west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 101,557 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BRS, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | BA1 |
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Bath
Bath is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bristol Airport (BRS), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cardiff International Airport (CWL, 68 km), Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 76 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 25 km (16 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 68 km (42 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bournemouth Airport (regional) | BOH | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,454 ft | 38 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bath from London?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Bath by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bath?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Bath flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS); Bath also has CWL, BOH, SOU.
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.