Farnborough Airport: London's Business Jet Airport, Its Terminal and Its Routes
Farnborough Airport is a business aviation only airport southwest of London. Terminal hours, the runway, what the airport runs itself and what routes cost.
At a glance
Farnborough Airport at a glance
- Codes
- FAB / EGLF
- Farnborough Airport, airfield specifications
- Runway
- 06/24, 2,608 m
- Total concrete length, 45 m wide, Farnborough Airport
- Terminal hours
- 07:00 to 22:00
- Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 20:00 weekends and bank holidays
- Hangarage
- 240,000+ sq ft
- Temperature controlled, Farnborough Airport
- Location
- Hampshire
- GU14 6XA, southwest of London
Farnborough Airport (FAB) in Hampshire is a business aviation only airport and the starting point for many private flights from London. It calls itself the largest business aviation airport in the UK, and unlike most airports it runs its own private terminal instead of leasing space to several FBOs. The runway is 06/24, with 2,608 metres of concrete, and the terminal is open from 07:00 to 22:00 on weekdays. This guide covers the terminal, the airfield and the cost of the routes people search for from London.
Where Farnborough Is
The airport’s address is Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6XA, southwest of London, and it asks drivers to use GU14 0LJ for satellite navigation. Its own pages describe it as the business gateway to Europe and beyond and cite the Financial Times calling it London’s private airport of choice. London Biggin Hill (BQH) to the southeast and London Luton (LTN) to the north are the usual alternatives, and our Biggin Hill Airport guide covers the first.
The Terminal
Farnborough handles its own passengers through one private terminal, which is why there is no list of competing FBOs to choose from. The airport cites the 2023 Aviation International News FBO Survey ranking it first, and the terminal building has won a RIBA architecture award. On site it lists more than 240,000 square feet of temperature controlled hangarage, fuel from World Fuel Services with sustainable aviation fuel available, and maintenance by Gulfstream and Dassault Aviation Business Services.
| Day | Terminal hours | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 07:00 to 22:00 | Farnborough Airport contact page |
| Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays | 08:00 to 20:00 | Farnborough Airport contact page |
| Christmas Day and Boxing Day | Closed | Farnborough Airport contact page |
The Runway
| Runway | Take-off run available | Landing distance available | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 1,800 m (5,905 ft) | Farnborough Airport, airfield specifications |
| 24 | 2,063 m (6,768 ft) | 1,800 m (5,905 ft) | Farnborough Airport, airfield specifications |
The total concrete length, including the starter strip, is 2,608 metres and the runway is 45 metres wide, with an ILS approach on both ends. For how runway length relates to jet size, see how much runway a private jet needs.
Routes From Farnborough
Calculated from the great circle distance and manufacturer cruise speeds, with 2026 hourly rates in US dollars.
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Flight time cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| London to Paris | 186 nm | 45 min (midsize) | $3,000 to $5,300 |
| London to Edinburgh | 295 nm | 1 h (midsize) | $4,000 to $7,000 |
| London to Geneva | 407 nm | 1 h 15 min (midsize) | $5,000 to $8,800 |
| London to Milan | 532 nm | 1 h 35 min (midsize) | $6,300 to $11,100 |
| London to Nice | 560 nm | 1 h 40 min (midsize) | $6,600 to $11,700 |
| London to Ibiza | 750 nm | 2 h 5 min (midsize) | $8,300 to $14,600 |
| London to Mykonos | 1,383 nm | 3 h 35 min (midsize) | $14,300 to $25,100 |
| London to New York | 2,986 nm | 7 h 10 min (heavy) | $57,300 to $107,500 |
| London to Dubai | 2,986 nm | 7 h 10 min (heavy) | $57,300 to $107,500 |
All the routes we have priced are on the private jet routes page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Farnborough Airport only for private jets?
- Yes. Farnborough is a business aviation airport with no scheduled airline service, and it describes itself as the largest business aviation airport in the UK.
- What are Farnborough Airport's opening hours?
- The terminal opens 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 20:00 on weekends and bank holidays, and closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according to the airport's contact page.
- Which FBO is at Farnborough?
- The airport runs its own private terminal, so you deal with Farnborough Airport itself rather than choosing between FBOs. Maintenance on site is provided by Gulfstream and Dassault.
- How long is a private jet from London to Paris?
- About 45 minutes in a midsize jet from Farnborough to Paris-Le Bourget, by our calculation from the 186 nm great circle distance.
Sources
- Farnborough Airport, home page, airfield specifications and contact pages, farnboroughairport.com, checked November 7, 2026
- OurAirports, airport coordinates and codes, ourairports.com
- Villiers Jets, 2026 hourly charter rates (March 30, 2026), villiers.ai
