Flights to Walthamstow
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Walthamstow is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 33 km (21 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, 37 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 40 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 50 km), London City Airport (LCY, 11 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 37 km (23 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 40 km (25 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 11 km (7 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 49 km (30 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 Walthamstow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow to Berlin | Germany | 923 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Walthamstow to Madrid | Spain | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Walthamstow to Rome | Italy | 1,436 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Walthamstow to Paris | France | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Walthamstow to Hamburg | Germany | 710 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Walthamstow to Budapest | Hungary | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Walthamstow to Warsaw | Poland | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Walthamstow to Vienna | Austria | 1,230 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Walthamstow to Barcelona | Spain | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Walthamstow to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,421 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Walthamstow to Munich | Germany | 914 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Walthamstow to Milan | Italy | 960 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Walthamstow to Prague | Czechia | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Walthamstow to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 162 km (101 mi) | about 57 min |
| Walthamstow to Copenhagen | Denmark | 944 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Walthamstow to Oslo | Norway | 1,142 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Walthamstow to Köln | Germany | 490 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Walthamstow to Dublin | Ireland | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Walthamstow to Brussels | Belgium | 315 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Walthamstow to Marseille | France | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Walthamstow to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 312 km (194 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Walthamstow to Turin | Italy | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Walthamstow to Beijing | China | 8,128 km (5,051 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Walthamstow to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,494 km (1,550 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Walthamstow to Tianjin | China | 8,237 km (5,118 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Walthamstow to Moscow | Russia | 2,490 km (1,547 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Walthamstow to Harbin | China | 8,050 km (5,002 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Walthamstow to Shenyang | China | 8,286 km (5,149 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Walthamstow to New York City | United States | 5,574 km (3,464 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
| Walthamstow to Dalian | China | 8,472 km (5,264 mi) | about 11 h 37 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 Walthamstow?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest large airport at 33 km (21 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 Walthamstow city centre?
33 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Walthamstow 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.