Flights to Islington
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Islington is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 42 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 43 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 45 km), London City Airport (LCY, 11 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 42 km (26 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 43 km (27 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 45 km (28 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 11 km (7 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 55 km (34 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 Islington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington to Berlin | Germany | 930 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Islington to Madrid | Spain | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Islington to Rome | Italy | 1,436 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Islington to Paris | France | 346 km (215 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Islington to Hamburg | Germany | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Islington to Budapest | Hungary | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Islington to Warsaw | Poland | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Islington to Vienna | Austria | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Islington to Barcelona | Spain | 1,141 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Islington to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Islington to Munich | Germany | 918 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Islington to Milan | Italy | 960 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Islington to Prague | Czechia | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Islington to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 162 km (101 mi) | about 57 min |
| Islington to Copenhagen | Denmark | 952 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Islington to Oslo | Norway | 1,150 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Islington to Köln | Germany | 495 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Islington to Dublin | Ireland | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Islington to Brussels | Belgium | 319 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Islington to Marseille | France | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Islington to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 318 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Islington to Turin | Italy | 920 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Islington to Beijing | China | 8,137 km (5,056 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Islington to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,498 km (1,552 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Islington to Tianjin | China | 8,245 km (5,123 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Islington to Moscow | Russia | 2,498 km (1,552 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Islington to Seoul | South Korea | 8,854 km (5,502 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Islington to Harbin | China | 8,059 km (5,007 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Islington to Shenyang | China | 8,295 km (5,154 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Islington to New York City | United States | 5,571 km (3,461 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 Islington?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest large airport at 26 km (16 mi). The others, LTN, LGW, STN, LCY, SEN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LHR from Islington city centre?
26 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Islington 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.