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. Cars 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 closest airport by road is Gatwick, 75 miles and about 1h 27m without traffic.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time* | Indicative fare** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 99 miles (159 km) | 1h 53m | £155 to £220 |
| Gatwick | 75 miles (120 km) | 1h 27m | £115 to £165 |
| Stansted | 95 miles (154 km) | 2h 06m | £145 to £210 |
| Luton | 111 miles (178 km) | 2h 08m | £170 to £245 |
| London City | 70 miles (113 km) | 1h 30m | £110 to £155 |
| Southend | 81 miles (130 km) | 1h 40m | £125 to £180 |
* Free-flow driving time from OpenStreetMap routing. Add time for traffic, especially on the M25 on weekday mornings.
** Indicative one-way price for a standard saloon car carrying up to four passengers, based on typical Kent private-hire rates. Your fixed quote may differ with the time of day, vehicle size, airport drop-off charges and the Dart Charge where the route crosses the Thames.
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.