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QLA Lasham Airport

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Lasham Airport (QLA) serves Oxford, about 65 km south 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.

IATAQLA
ICAOEGHL
ServesOxford
From centre65 km
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation188 m

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The airport in numbers

Lasham Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lasham Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1942
84 years ago
Elevation
188 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Royal Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lasham Airport to Oxford

The airport is about 65 km south of Oxford, about 68 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: £102–£161.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~68 min£102–£161
Private transfer~68 minfixed upfront
Car rental~68 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From QLA 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.)
London72 km76 min£113–£179
Bath95 km99 min£148–£235
Bristol113 km118 min£175–£279
Cambridge138 km145 min£214–£339
Cardiff153 km160 min£237–£376
Birmingham156 km164 min£241–£383
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lasham Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£102–£161 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 Lasham ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lasham 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 Lasham Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lasham 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 65 km south of Oxford, about 68 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Lasham Airport to Oxford?
Roughly £102–£161 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Lasham 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 Lasham 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 Lasham 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 Lasham 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 Lasham 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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