London Airport Transfers: A Guide to All Six London Airports from Surrey

Which London airport you fly from changes the whole journey: the route, the time to allow and the drop-off rules. This guide compares all six London airports from a Surrey starting point, with terminals, typical journey times from Camberley and what to know about each. For fixed-fare transfers, see our airport transfers.

London airports from Camberley at a glance

Journey times depend on traffic and the time of day, and the M25 can add a lot at busy times.

Heathrow: the closest to Surrey

Heathrow is the UK’s busiest airport and by far the easiest London airport to reach from Camberley, straight up the M3 to the M25. It has four terminals, and airlines are spread across them, so check yours before you book. Terminal 5 is home to British Airways. Heathrow’s which terminal page lets you check by airline.

Drop-off at the terminal forecourts is charged per entry, and pickups happen in the terminal car parks rather than at the kerb. See our Heathrow taxi page for transfers from Surrey.

Gatwick: about an hour away

Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train, and the drop-off zones at both are charged by time. From Camberley the run goes round the M25 to the M23, about an hour. Check whether your airline uses the North or South Terminal on Gatwick’s website, as the two drop-off zones are reached by different turns. See our Gatwick taxi page.

Luton and Stansted: north of London

Both have a single terminal and serve many short-haul and holiday flights. From Surrey, both mean going round the M25: Luton via the M1, roughly 50 miles, and Stansted via the M11, roughly 80 miles. Allow a good margin, because the M25 is the biggest variable. Our guides to Luton Airport taxis and the Camberley to Stansted taxi cover each run. For transfers from Surrey, see our Luton Airport taxi and Stansted Airport taxi pages.

London City and Southend: the smaller two

London City is in the Docklands in east London and is popular with business travellers for its short distance from the City and Canary Wharf. From Surrey, it is one of the longer and more traffic-dependent runs, so allow plenty of time. Southend is in Essex, the furthest of the six from Surrey, with a smaller choice of flights. For either, give us your flight time and we will suggest when to leave.

Which London airport is best from Camberley?

If you have a choice of airports for the same trip, the journey to the airport is worth weighing up alongside the price of the flight:

• Heathrow is the quickest from Surrey, which matters most for early flights and late arrivals.
• Gatwick is a straightforward hour away and handles a wide range of holiday flights.
• Luton and Stansted can have cheaper flights, but the longer drive adds time, and a taxi fare that reflects the distance.
• Southampton is not a London airport but is straight down the M3, and Farnborough is on the doorstep for business and private flights.

For every UK airport and its code, see our list of UK airports with IATA codes.

What to give us when you book

1. Airport and terminal. Heathrow has four terminals and Gatwick two; the others have one.
2. Flight number, for both legs. On the way home we track your flight, so your pickup time moves with your actual landing time.
3. Passengers and luggage, so we send the right vehicle, from a saloon to a 12-seater minibus.
4. Child seats, if you need them. They are available on request.

We allow time for passport control and baggage on the way home, typically 45 minutes from landing for short-haul flights and 60 minutes for long-haul, and your driver calls or messages before pickup.

London airport transfers: FAQs

How many airports does London have?

Six commercial airports are usually counted as London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend.

Which London airport is closest to Camberley?

Heathrow, usually 30 to 35 minutes away via the M3 and M25. Gatwick is next, at about an hour.

Which London airport is closest to central London?

London City, in the Docklands in east London. From Surrey, though, it is one of the longer runs.

Is Heathrow or Gatwick better from Surrey?

Heathrow is quicker from Camberley, usually 30 to 35 minutes against about an hour for Gatwick. The better choice also depends on your flight and airline.

How long does it take to get from Camberley to Stansted or Luton?

Luton is roughly 50 miles and usually more than an hour. Stansted is roughly 80 miles, so allow around 2 hours. Both depend on the M25.

Do I need to give my terminal when booking?

Yes, for Heathrow and Gatwick, which have more than one terminal. Luton, Stansted, London City and Southend each have one.

Do you track my flight on the way home?

Yes. Give us your flight number and your pickup time moves with your actual landing time.

How much is a London airport transfer from Camberley?

It depends on the airport, your pickup address, the vehicle and the time of travel. With Camberley Cars the fare is fixed and agreed when you book.