It is easy to visit South East England by air from overseas or from many other parts of the UK. Gatwick Airport is in Horley, West Sussex and it was the second busiest airport in the UK. Serviced by numerous airlines it directly links the South East with many European and worldwide destinations including France, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Germany and the Caribbean to name but a few.
The South East is also home to two regional airports in Southampton and Bournemouth, these provide great connectivity both internationally and domestically. Regional airports generally mean shorter journey times and therefore more holiday time, they are often less crowded and offer convenience to local and regular travellers. It is easy to take a short break to the South East and London from around the UK, with direct flights from Scotland, Ireland, North England and the South West.
Below is a list of the airports servicing South East England, please follow the appropriate link for a list of international connections.
Discover a host of fantastic places to visit in and around Gatwick Airport, whether you are just stopping for a few hours or a day. If you have a little longer, take a look at what's on offer throughout the whole South East destination.
Heathrow is the busiest airport in the UK, and is located to the Middlesex. Although, not in the South East, it is just an hour from Guildford, 1 1/2 hours to Brighton or Portsmouth, 2+ hours to Hastings and Bournemouth, making exploring the region possible as part of a short break or holiday.
Find out more about travelling on from the airport by road, rail or coach.
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