An honest comparison of all 6 major UK airports from Letchworth Garden City — distance, journey time, taxi fare, airlines and which is right for your trip.
Prices shown are Central Taxis fixed fares for up to 4 passengers from Letchworth Garden City. Parking costs are estimates for one week’s airport parking.
| Airport | Distance | Journey time | Taxi fare | 1 week parking | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luton LTNClosest |
15 miles | 20–30 min | £52 | £60–£140 | easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, budget holidays |
Stansted STN |
30 miles | 35–50 min | £90 | £70–£160 | Ryanair, easyJet, European city breaks |
Heathrow LHRBiggest |
50 miles | 55–75 min | £110 | £120–£250 | British Airways, long-haul, USA, Asia |
London City LCYBusiness |
45 miles | 60–80 min | £130 | £90–£180 | Business travel, European routes, Eurostar area |
Gatwick LGW |
75 miles | 80–100 min | £170 | £130–£280 | easyJet, TUI, Norwegian, holidays |
Birmingham BHX |
90 miles | 90–110 min | £170 | £80–£180 | Emirates (Dubai), Turkish, Midlands routes |
The right airport depends on where you’re flying and what matters most to you. Here’s our honest guide:
At £52 and just 15 miles away, Luton is the obvious choice if easyJet, Wizz Air or Ryanair have a suitable flight. For 2+ passengers it’s almost always cheaper than parking.
Book Luton transfer →If you’re flying to the USA, Asia, Australia or anywhere long-haul, Heathrow has by far the best connections. British Airways, Virgin, Emirates, Cathay — all from T2, T3 or T5.
Book Heathrow transfer →Compact, fast and calm. London City is perfect for European business trips. Security takes minutes, the terminal is relaxed and you’re in the City’s back garden.
Book London City transfer →Ryanair’s main UK hub with an enormous range of European destinations. At £90 it’s affordable and the M11 route is usually reliable.
Book Stansted transfer →If your airline only flies from Birmingham — particularly for long-haul like Emirates to Dubai — we cover it. Allow 90–110 minutes and book early.
Book Birmingham transfer →London Kings Cross and St Pancras International for Eurostar and East Coast Main Line. Fixed fare £120 door to station.
Book Kings Cross transfer →Fixed fares, personal reply from Christina, flight tracking included.
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