Flights to Maidstone
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Maidstone is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 51 km (32 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, 71 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 71 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 91 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 36 km), London City Airport (LCY, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 71 km (44 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 42 km (26 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 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 Maidstone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone to Berlin | Germany | 894 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Maidstone to Madrid | Spain | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Maidstone to Rome | Italy | 1,385 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Maidstone to Paris | France | 298 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Maidstone to Hamburg | Germany | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Maidstone to Budapest | Hungary | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Maidstone to Warsaw | Poland | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Maidstone to Vienna | Austria | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Maidstone to Barcelona | Spain | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Maidstone to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Maidstone to Munich | Germany | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Maidstone to Milan | Italy | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Maidstone to Prague | Czechia | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Maidstone to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 214 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Maidstone to Copenhagen | Denmark | 934 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Maidstone to Oslo | Norway | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Maidstone to Köln | Germany | 451 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Maidstone to Dublin | Ireland | 514 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Maidstone to Brussels | Belgium | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Maidstone to Marseille | France | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Maidstone to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Maidstone to Turin | Italy | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Maidstone to Beijing | China | 8,127 km (5,050 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Maidstone to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,448 km (1,521 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Maidstone to Tianjin | China | 8,235 km (5,117 mi) | about 11 h 18 min |
| Maidstone to Moscow | Russia | 2,472 km (1,536 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Maidstone to Seoul | South Korea | 8,849 km (5,499 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Maidstone to Harbin | China | 8,058 km (5,007 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Maidstone to Shenyang | China | 8,290 km (5,151 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Maidstone to New York City | United States | 5,621 km (3,493 mi) | about 7 h 57 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 Maidstone?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the closest large airport at 51 km (32 mi). The others, LHR, STN, LTN, SEN, LCY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGW from Maidstone city centre?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Maidstone 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.