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Stansted is to the north east of London, heading in the vague direction of Cambridge. It is about 42 miles out, and seems to serve mainly Europe (including Ireland) and some flights to Africa. It is used by a lot … Continue reading →

Gatwick is London’s second airport. It’s to the south, about 30 miles away, on the route to Brighton. As it is so far out, it’s not on the underground and black cabs don’t go that far, normally at least, so … Continue reading →

Heathrow (London Airport) is one of the busiest in the world. It takes flights from everywhere, and is a big hub for transfers. The airport is to the west on London, roughly 17 miles out. We’re going to assume you … Continue reading →