Flights to Watford
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Watford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 21 km (13 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, 24 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 50 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 58 km), London City Airport (LCY, 35 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 24 km (15 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 35 km (22 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 76 km (47 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 Watford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford to Berlin | Germany | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Watford to Madrid | Spain | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Watford to Rome | Italy | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Watford to Paris | France | 368 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Watford to Hamburg | Germany | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Watford to Budapest | Hungary | 1,470 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Watford to Warsaw | Poland | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Watford to Vienna | Austria | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Watford to Barcelona | Spain | 1,158 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Watford to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,435 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Watford to Munich | Germany | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Watford to Milan | Italy | 984 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Watford to Prague | Czechia | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Watford to Copenhagen | Denmark | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Watford to Oslo | Norway | 1,149 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Watford to Köln | Germany | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Watford to Dublin | Ireland | 438 km (272 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Watford to Brussels | Belgium | 342 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Watford to Marseille | France | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Watford to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 337 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Watford to Turin | Italy | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Watford to Valencia | Spain | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Watford to Beijing | China | 8,142 km (5,059 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Watford to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,521 km (1,566 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Watford to Tianjin | China | 8,250 km (5,126 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Watford to Moscow | Russia | 2,510 km (1,560 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Watford to Harbin | China | 8,060 km (5,008 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Watford to Shenyang | China | 8,298 km (5,156 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Watford to New York City | United States | 5,547 km (3,447 mi) | about 7 h 52 min |
| Watford to Dalian | China | 8,484 km (5,272 mi) | about 11 h 38 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 Watford?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, LTN, STN, LGW, LCY, SEN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LHR from Watford city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Watford 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.