Compare London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport
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London Gatwick Airport vs London Stansted Airport
London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport are 87km apart. Below: real live fares from each to a fixed set of reference destinations, so you can see which is actually cheaper for where you're going.
Live fare comparison
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | — | €20 |
| Amsterdam | — | €56 |
| Paris | — | €43 |
| Madrid | — | €25 |
| Barcelona | €23 | €25 |
| New York | — | €347 |
| Dubai | — | €180 |
Cheaper real fare highlighted per destination. Compared against a fixed reference set, not every possible route.
At a glance
Choosing between them
- Compare total journey time, not just flight price — a cheaper fare from the further airport can lose its advantage once you add transport time.
- Check parking or transit costs to each airport before deciding — they can outweigh a small fare difference.
- Some airlines only operate from one of the two — check the search box above if you have a preferred carrier.
- Early or late flights may only run from one airport — check timings alongside price.
- If you're catching a connection, check which airport your onward leg actually departs from.
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FAQs — London Gatwick Airport vs London Stansted Airport
87km apart in a straight line, based on each airport's real coordinates — actual road or transit time will usually be longer.