Flights to Preston
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Preston is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,497 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 54 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 69 km (43 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,497 ft, LPL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 80 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Preston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston to London | United Kingdom | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Preston to Berlin | Germany | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Preston to Madrid | Spain | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Preston to Paris | France | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Preston to Hamburg | Germany | 836 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Preston to Vienna | Austria | 1,465 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Preston to Barcelona | Spain | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Preston to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Preston to Munich | Germany | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Preston to Milan | Italy | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Preston to Prague | Czechia | 1,240 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Preston to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 152 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Preston to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Preston to Oslo | Norway | 1,063 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Preston to Köln | Germany | 727 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Preston to Dublin | Ireland | 239 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Preston to Brussels | Belgium | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Preston to Marseille | France | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Preston to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 524 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Preston to Turin | Italy | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Preston to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Preston to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Preston to Beijing | China | 8,087 km (5,025 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Preston to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,739 km (1,702 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Preston to Moscow | Russia | 2,560 km (1,591 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Preston to Harbin | China | 7,958 km (4,945 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Preston to Shenyang | China | 8,215 km (5,105 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Preston to New York City | United States | 5,332 km (3,313 mi) | about 7 h 35 min |
| Preston to Changchun | China | 8,089 km (5,026 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Preston to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,096 km (1,302 mi) | about 3 h 26 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 Preston?
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is the closest large airport at 49 km (30 mi). The others, MAN, LBA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LPL from Preston city centre?
49 km (30 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Preston 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.