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OXF Oxford (Kidlington) Airport

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Oxford (Kidlington) Airport (OXF) serves Oxford, about 10 km northwest of Oxford. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOXF
ICAOEGTK
ServesOxford
From centre10 km
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation82 m

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The airport in numbers

Oxford (Kidlington) Airport — facts & history

We pulled Oxford (Kidlington) Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 120 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 6,840 in 2013.

Passengers / year
120
as of 2022
Peak traffic
6,840
in 2013
Elevation
82 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2009–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport to Oxford

The airport is about 10 km northwest of Oxford, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £18–£29.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 min£18–£29
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From OXF to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Birmingham82 km86 min£128–£203
Bath88 km93 min£137–£218
London90 km95 min£140–£223
Bristol98 km103 min£152–£242
Cambridge106 km112 min£165–£262
Cardiff134 km141 min£208–£330
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£18–£29 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Oxford ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Oxford (Kidlington) Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Oxford (Kidlington) Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Oxford shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport to the centre of Oxford?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 10 km northwest of Oxford, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport to Oxford?
Roughly £18–£29 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport to Oxford?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Oxford (Kidlington) Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Oxford (Kidlington) Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Oxford (Kidlington) Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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