Flights

Three major airports lie within easy reach of Dover and the Kent coast - Gatwick, Heathrow and London City can all be reached in under 2 hours by road. In addition, the smaller airport at Lydd provides a daily flight to France.

London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 miles, 1 hour 30 mins drive, from the centre of Dover with flights to around 200 European and Worldwide destinations. Gatwick Express coaches travel direct to London Victoria to connect with coaches to Dover, Canterbury and destinations across Kent.

London Heathrow Airport is approximately 104 miles, 1 hour 40 mins drive, to the centre of Dover along the A20, M20, M26 & M25. Heathrow is one of the world's busiest airports with a huge range of international flights.

London City Airport is close to London Gatwick Airport, 81 miles, 1 hour 30 mins by car from Dover centre, via the A20, M20, M25, A282, A13, A1020 & A1011. The Airport provides air travel to approximately 25 scheduled European destinations, with rail and Shuttlebus transport links to London Mainline train stations.

Lydd Airport is a small airport, located south of the Romney Marshes between Lydd and Dungeness. The airport offers limited daily flights to France, including Le Touquet. Access is restricted to only a couple of minor roads including the B2075.