Farnborough is a single-purpose airport: it is dedicated to business aviation, with one terminal and one handler. Private jet charter at Farnborough Airport means a 2,440 metre runway, customs on site, and a London arrival in under an hour by car or around 12 minutes by helicopter.
The terminal is an RIBA award-winning building. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and the PPR through Farnborough Airport Operations, and confirms every detail in the quote. It is a practical choice when your meeting is in the City, Mayfair or the Thames Valley, and Charter-A can arrange a car or helicopter onward with the flight.
Flying privately from Farnborough
The airport is open Monday to Friday 0700 to 2200 and on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 0800 to 2000. It is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and no operations take place outside published hours. PPR is through Farnborough Airport Operations.
Farnborough Airport Ltd is the sole handler, and the terminal is a single dedicated business aviation terminal, with customs, immigration and screening on site. Passengers are driven to the aircraft. There is complimentary secure parking with EV charging outside the terminal, the Aviator hotel is adjacent, and the airport is approved for pet travel.
Farnborough airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Farnborough Airport at a glance
| Location | Farnborough Airport, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6XA |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGLF · IATA FAB |
| Region | South East (Hampshire) – London area, England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | central London — under 60 min by car; 12 min by helicopter |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00; Sat, Sun and bank holidays 08:00–20:00; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. No operations outside published hours |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (customs, immigration and screening at the terminal) |
| Runway | 06/24 – 2,440 m × 45 m concrete/asphalt (TORA 2,000–2,063 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — the UK's largest dedicated business aviation airport |
| Handling / FBO | Farnborough Airport Ltd (sole handler) |
| Private terminal | Farnborough Airport terminal – a single dedicated business aviation terminal (RIBA award-winning); passengers are driven directly to the aircraft. SatNav GU14 0LJ |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | farnboroughairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (farnboroughairport.com, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Farnborough
Farnborough is in Hampshire, on the south-western side of London, and it serves central London and the City, the Thames Valley, Surrey and the south coast. It is under 60 minutes by car from central London, and around 12 minutes by helicopter. The Aviator hotel is next door, which suits early starts and late returns, and the road network runs quickly towards the M3 and the M25.
Private jet flight times from Farnborough
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 185 nm · 340 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Geneva | 405 nm · 750 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 560 nm · 1,040 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 720 nm · 1,330 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Málaga | 890 nm · 1,650 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Edinburgh | 295 nm · 550 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Farnborough that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Your car at Farnborough
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it. Our chauffeur partner, Executive Global Travel, runs a Mercedes fleet from the S-Class to the V-Class and Sprinter for larger parties.
- Farnborough Airport chauffeur service
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- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Farnborough: your questions answered
How far is Farnborough Airport from central London?
Under 60 minutes by car, and around 12 minutes by helicopter. Charter-A can arrange the road or helicopter transfer alongside your flight, subject to availability.
Is Farnborough Airport open at weekends?
Yes: Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 0800 to 2000. It is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and there are no operations outside published hours.
Can I bring a pet through Farnborough Airport?
The airport states that it is approved for pet travel. Charter-A will check the requirements for your animal and route and confirm them with you at booking.
How long is the flight from Farnborough to Paris by private jet?
About 45 min in a light jet and 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 185 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Farnborough Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Farnborough Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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