Folkestone airport taxi
Folkestone is at the end of the M20, so the drive to Gatwick and Heathrow is straightforward even if it is long. Operators pick up from the town, Hythe, Sandgate and Cheriton, and from the Channel Tunnel terminal for travellers switching from the shuttle to a flight.
Airport transfers from Folkestone
The quickest airport by road is Gatwick, about 1h 27m without traffic (75 miles).
| Airport | Distance | Drive time* |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 99 miles (159 km) | 1h 53m |
| Gatwick | 75 miles (120 km) | 1h 27m |
| Stansted | 95 miles (154 km) | 2h 06m |
| Luton | 111 miles (178 km) | 2h 08m |
| London City | 70 miles (113 km) | 1h 30m |
| Southend | 81 miles (130 km) | 1h 40m |
* Free-flow driving time from OpenStreetMap routing. Add time for traffic, especially on the M25 on weekday mornings. Prices are set by the operator and depend on the vehicle, the time of day and any airport or road charges on the route; the only accurate figure is a fixed quote for your journey.
Booking a transfer from Folkestone
Send the journey details through the quote form and a licensed Kent operator will reply with a fixed price. Include your flight number for return pickups so the driver can track it, and say if you need a larger vehicle, a child seat or a wheelchair-accessible car.