Airports close to Women's Euros 2022
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is one of the major airports in London, with numerous European and international routes. The airport is a great option if attending one of the events in the southern part of the UK. If attending any matches in London then Heathrow may be a good option for you, however, it would also be a good option if attending a game in Brighton, Milton Keynes or Southampton as London is still under 2 hours from these cities. Heathrow has an extensive route map allowing anyone coming to the game to fly in from Europe, North and South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania with a diverse portfolio of airlines. The airport is easily accessed with the Picaddily line, TfL Rail and Heathrow Express connecting the airport to the rail network. Local and national bus services also serve the airport making it easy to get to your final destination. The airport also has an abundance of car rental and taxi services making it easy to get private transfers to the games.
Distance to Wembley Stadium: 15 miles (50 mins by car approx)
Distance to Brentford Community Stadium: 8 miles (20 mins by car approx)
✈ Domestic British airlines: British Airways, Loganair and Virgin Atlantic
✈ International airlines: Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Algerie, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, All Nippon Airways, American Airline, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Azerbaijan Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Finnair, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Iran Air, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, Jazeera Airways, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, LATAM, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Rwandair, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sky Express, Smartwings, South African Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Vistara and Wideroe.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick is the second busiest airport in the UK, after Heathrow and a great secondary option if attending one of the matches in London or Brighton. The airport is about 45 minutes by train to London Victoria or to Brighton station so is easily accessible by public transport. The airport is also served by both regional and national bus services if travelling to a game not in London or Brighton. The airport offers a range of both European and international destinations with cities such as Paris, Dubai, Alicante, Madrid, Toronto, Dublin, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Milan and more.
Distance to Falmer Stadium: 28 miles (30 mins by car approx)
✈ Domestic British airlines: Aurigny, British Airways and Eastern Airways
✈ International airlines: Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Arabia, Air Europa, Air Transat, airBaltic, BH Air, China Eastern, Condor, Corendon Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EasyJet, EgyptAir, Emirates, Freebird Airlines, Georgian Airways, Iberia Express, Icelandair, JetBlue, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Nouvelair, Qatar Airways, Rossiya, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, Scoot, Sun Express, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TUI Airways, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, Vueling, Westjet and Wizz Air
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Birmingham Airport is located in the midlands and would be a good option if attending one of the matches in Milton Keynes. The airport has a direct rail link to Milton Keynes making it really easy to get between the airport and the game. The airport may also be a good option if attending one of the matches in northern England as the airport has excellent rail connections to the rest of the UK. Birmingham offers a diverse portfolio of airlines and destinations with direct services to Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and North Africa and the Middle East.
Distance to Stadium MK: 65 miles (1 hr 20 mins approx)
✈ Domestic British airlines: Aurigny, Blue Islands, British Airways, Eastern Airways, Jet2.com, Loganair and TUI Airways
✈ International airlines: Aer Lingus, , Air France, Air India, Austrian Airlines, BH Air, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Corendon Airlines, EasyJet, Emirates, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Vueling and Wizz Air.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Manchester Airport is one of the major international airports in the UK and a good option for matches in northern England with a wide range of domestic and international airlines. The airport currently offers routes to various destinations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. Manchester is a great option if visiting games in Manchester or Leigh as the airport has direct rail and Metrolink services to the city centre. The airport also has great rail connections to the rest of north England with Transpennine, CrossCountry and Northern Trains services to the football games.
Distance to Old Trafford Stadium: 8 miles (20 mins approx)
Distance to Manchester City Academy Stadium: 10 miles (30 mins approx)
Distance to Leigh Sports Village: 23 miles (30 mins approx)
✈ Domestic British airlines: Aurigny, Blue Islands, British Airways, Eastern Airways, Jet2.com, Loganair, TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic
✈ International airlines: Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Air Malta, Air Transat, airBaltic, Austrian Airlines, BH Air, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, Corendon Airlines, EasyJet, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Finnair, Freebird Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Nouvelair, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, and Vueling.
Doncaster Sheffield (DSA)
Doncaster Sheffield is the better airport if heading to one of the matches in Sheffield or Rotherham as this airport primarily serves both cities. The airport is one of the smaller airports in the UK offering a limited amount of airlines and destinations. The airport primarily offers European destinations with some international services to North Africa, Mexico and Florida. However, the majority of destinations from the airport are to leisure destinations so it may be easier to fly into a major airport in the area such as Manchester. The airport is located close to a rail station enabling an easy transfer to the matches on public transport.
Distance to Bramall Lane Stadium: 25 miles (45 mins by car approx)
Distance to New York Stadium: 20 miles (30 mins by car approx)
✈ Domestic British airlines: TUI Airways
✈ International airlines: BH Air and Wizz Air
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Southampton Airport is the closest airport to the matches played at St Mary's stadium. Like Doncaster Sheffield, the airport is not one of the major airports in the UK and offers a limited route network. The airport primarily offers services to other UK and Ireland cities but does also have some European services but are majority seasonal. This means that although close to the stadium it may be easier to fly into a different airport and travel down. The airport has direct rail links to the city as well as direct services to London Waterloo making it easy to get from the airport to the matches.
Distance to St Mary's Stadium: 4 miles (15 mins by car approx)
✈ Domestic British airlines: Aurigny, Blue Islands, , British Airways, Eastern Airways, Loganair and TUI Airways
✈ International airlines: EasyJet and KLM
Alternative Airport Options
Liverpool John Lennon
This airport is a good option if heading to any of the games in Manchester or Leigh. The airport has direct routes to numerous European destinations with EasyJet, Lufthansa, Ryanair and Wizz Air.
London Luton
Luton Airport is a good option if you have tickets for one of the matches in London or Milton Keynes. The airport's route map includes multiple counties across Europe and further afield served by Blue Air, EasyJet, El Al, Flyone, Ryanair, SkyUp, Sun Express, TUI Airways and Wizz Air.
London Stansted
London Stansted is also another London airport great for games in London or Milton Keynes. The airport is primarily served by low-cost and leisure airlines Air Moldova, Andaloujet, BH Air, EasyJet, Emirates, HiSky, Jet2.com, Loganair, Pegasus Airlines, Play, Ryanair and TUI Airways. However, the airport offers multiple European and International destinations.
London City
London City is the smallest of the airports serving London and offers numerous destinations across Europe with a range of leisure and city destinations. This airport is a good option if going to any football matches in London. The airport is currently served by British Airways, KLM, LOT Polish, LOT Polish, LOT Polish, LOT Polish, Loganair, Lufthansa, Luxair and Swiss International Air Lines.
Leeds Bradford
Leeds Bradford Airport is a great alternative airport if travelling to one of the matches being held in Manchester, Leigh, Rotherham or Sheffield. The airport is served by Aer Lingus Regional, Aurigny, BH Air, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com, KLM, Ryanair and TUI Airways to numerous UK and European destinations.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth Airport is close to Southampton so is a great option to fly to. The airport is served by EasyJet, Ryanair and TUI Airways to primarily leisure destinations.
East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is another airport which primarily serves the Midlands, but it is also a good option if you have a match in Milton Keynes as it is about 1hr drive. The airport offers numerous European destinations as Aer Lingus Regional, Aurigny, Blue Islands, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways all operate to the airport.