REQUEST VIP arranges private jet charter to and from London through licensed operators, comparing the workable airport with your aircraft, schedule and final address. Farnborough and Biggin Hill have different operating windows and road approaches, so the closest-looking option is not automatically the best. Every flight and transfer remains subject to availability.
Key Facts
- Farnborough Airport publishes opening hours of 07:00–22:00 Monday–Friday and 08:00–20:00 on weekends and bank holidays.
- Farnborough is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day under its published schedule.
- London Biggin Hill publishes hours of 06:30–23:00 on weekdays and 08:00–22:00 on weekends and public holidays.
- Biggin Hill’s single published runway is 1,806 metres long; aircraft performance must be checked for the actual mission.
Which London airport fits the itinerary?
Airport choice begins with the final postcode and the time of day. Farnborough sits southwest of London and is dedicated to business aviation. It can be practical for addresses west of the capital, Surrey or Hampshire, while its published weekend hours are shorter than its weekday schedule. A requested late movement must fit the airport window as well as crew duty and slot availability.
The private jet charter service provides the operator-verification and aircraft-selection framework used for every London request.
Biggin Hill lies southeast of central London and describes itself as a dedicated business-aviation airport. Its published hours extend later on weekdays, but the 1,806-metre runway means the operator must confirm aircraft performance with the planned load and weather. It can suit parts of south or east London, yet road traffic toward the City or Mayfair can reverse an apparent geographic advantage.
Other London-area airports may be relevant for a particular aircraft or schedule, but access, slots, parking, night restrictions and handling must be checked rather than assumed. REQUEST VIP asks each operator for a feasible airport and compares the whole journey. A chauffeured vehicle in London is assigned only after the FBO and destination are confirmed.
Private Jet Rental London: matching aircraft and runway
A London charter quote should state the proposed airport, aircraft and payload assumptions. A cabin that has enough seats can still be unsuitable if the runway, wind, temperature or baggage load reduces allowable take-off weight. On a long outbound sector, this may lead to fewer accepted bags, an alternative aircraft or a fuel stop.
Send every suitcase, instrument, sample case, golf bag or pet crate in the brief. If a specific aircraft model or standing cabin is important, request the exact configuration in writing. REQUEST VIP compares the operating carrier and aircraft registration when available, not merely a generic category label.
Operating hours, slots and event pressure
London airport operating hours are hard constraints, not target service levels. As of 1 September 2026, Farnborough lists 07:00–22:00 on weekdays and 08:00–20:00 on weekends and bank holidays; Biggin Hill lists 06:30–23:00 on weekdays and 08:00–22:00 on weekends. A delay beyond an airport’s permitted window may require a different airport or an overnight change.
Major sporting, cultural and business weeks can tighten aircraft parking, FBO capacity, slots and chauffeur supply. REQUEST VIP checks the actual dates but does not promise a parking position or event-week movement until the relevant parties confirm it. The charter agreement should explain what happens if an airport change creates additional flying or road costs.
Border formalities and ground transfer
Private-terminal handling does not remove UK immigration, customs or travel-document requirements. Passenger names and passport data must reach the operator within its deadline, and travellers remain responsible for holding the correct permission to enter or transit. Pets and restricted goods require separate checks before an aircraft is accepted.
The chauffeur plan should specify the FBO entrance, contact procedure, destination and bag count. Central London traffic can vary sharply by time and road closures, so a fixed road duration is not reliable. For a meeting with a hard start, the flight and ground schedule need a stated buffer and a fallback contact path.
REQUEST VIP acts as an independent concierge and charter intermediary and is not affiliated with Farnborough Airport or London Biggin Hill Airport. A licensed third-party carrier operates the flight and retains operational control.
How It Works
- Send the route, preferred time, London postcode, passengers and complete baggage list.
- REQUEST VIP checks licensed operators and compares feasible airports, operating windows and road routes.
- Review the carrier, aircraft, FBO, schedule assumptions, inclusions and cancellation terms in writing.
- Confirm the charter; the concierge aligns flight updates and chauffeur while the operator controls the flight.
CTA
Send REQUEST VIP your route, London postcode, schedule, party and luggage. The concierge will compare licensed-operator options and airport logistics, then return a written proposal subject to availability.