Flights to Ilford
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ilford 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, 38 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 47 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 6 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 43 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 | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 49 km (30 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 6 km (4 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 43 km (27 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 Ilford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford to Berlin | Germany | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Ilford to Madrid | Spain | 1,272 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ilford to Rome | Italy | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ilford to Paris | France | 342 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Ilford to Hamburg | Germany | 706 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Ilford to Budapest | Hungary | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Ilford to Warsaw | Poland | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ilford to Vienna | Austria | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Ilford to Barcelona | Spain | 1,142 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Ilford to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ilford to Munich | Germany | 907 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Ilford to Milan | Italy | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Ilford to Prague | Czechia | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Ilford to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 170 km (105 mi) | about 58 min |
| Ilford to Copenhagen | Denmark | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ilford to Oslo | Norway | 1,141 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Ilford to Köln | Germany | 484 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Ilford to Dublin | Ireland | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Ilford to Brussels | Belgium | 308 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Ilford to Marseille | France | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ilford to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Ilford to Turin | Italy | 914 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Ilford to Beijing | China | 8,126 km (5,050 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Ilford to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,487 km (1,545 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Ilford to Tianjin | China | 8,234 km (5,117 mi) | about 11 h 18 min |
| Ilford to Moscow | Russia | 2,486 km (1,545 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Ilford to Seoul | South Korea | 8,844 km (5,496 mi) | about 12 h 5 min |
| Ilford to Harbin | China | 8,050 km (5,002 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Ilford to Shenyang | China | 8,285 km (5,148 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Ilford to New York City | United States | 5,582 km (3,468 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 Ilford?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest large airport at 38 km (24 mi). The others, STN, LTN, LGW, LCY, SEN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LHR from Ilford city centre?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ilford 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.