Getting Here

The Farnborough International Airshow is located south-west of London and is served by strong national and international travel links. Travel to Farnborough in as little as 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo or access the venue by car from the M3. For those travelling by air, Heathrow is only 30 minutes away and Gatwick is only 50 minutes by car. Farnborough Airport, adjacent to the venue, is one of Europe’s leading business airports for private flights from around the world.

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we strongly encourage visitors to use public transport wherever possible. With increased demand and traffic during the Airshow, travelling by train and using onward shuttle services helps to reduce congestion around the site and minimise environmental impact.

How do I get from London Heathrow (LHR) to Farnborough International Airshow?

By train (recommended)

• 45-60 minutes by train 
• From your Heathrow terminal follow sign for trains. Look for the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line.
• Travel to London Paddington
• From Paddington take the London Underground (Bakerloo line) direct to Waterloo
• Take a South Western Railway train to Farnborough Main
• Once at Farnborough Main take a free shuttle bus to the venue

By taxi or car

• 30-45 minutes (depending on traffic)
• Follow signs for the M25 motorway, then join the M3 Southbound.
• Exit at Junction 4 or 4a, following the signs to Farnborough
• Our off-site car park is located at Queens Parade, Aldershot (GU11 2JL).

How do I get from London Gatwick (LGW) to Farnborough International Airshow?

By train (recommended)

• 60-70 minutes by train
• From your Gatwick terminal follow signs to Gatwick Airport railway station located in South Terminal
• Travel to Clapham Junction
• Change at Clapham Junction for a South Western Railway train to Farnborough Main
• Once at Farnborough Main take a free shuttle bus to the venue

By taxi or car

• 50-70 minutes (depending on traffic)
• Join the M23 motorway from Gatwick
• Connect to the M25 then join the M3 Southbound.
• Exit at Junction 4 or 4a, following the signs to Farnborough
• Our off-site car park is located at Queens Parade, Aldershot (GU11 2JL).

How do I get from London City Airport (LCY) to Farnborough International Airshow?

By train (recommended)

• 75-90 minutes by train
• From London City Airport follow signs to the DLR (Docklands Light Railway). 
• Take the DLR to Bank
• Transfer to the London Underground
• From Bank take the Northern Line southbound to London Waterloo
• At Waterloo take a South Western Railway train to Farnborough Main
• Once at Farnborough Main take a free shuttle bus to the venue

By taxi or car

• Travel west through London towards the M3 motorway
• Join the M3 Southbound
• Exit at junction 4 or 4a following signs for Farnborough
• Our off-site car park is located at Queens Parade, Aldershot (GU11 2JL).

How do I get to the Airshow by train?

Farnborough Main (recommended) is the primary railway station for the Show. It offers more frequent services and is the fastest route from London Waterloo.

• Farnborough Main - fast services from London Waterloo - approx 35 minutes)
• North Camp - served by regional services with connections between Reading and Guildford
• Aldershot Train station - additional route options with links to Waterloo, Guildford and Alton

A continuous free shuttle bus service operates from Farnborough Main Station, taking visitors directly to the site.

Is there a shuttle bus service to and from the train station?

Yes there is a free shuttle bus service from the following stations:

Can I drive to the Airshow?

Yes, the Airshow is accessible by road and located near major routes including the M3, A31, and A331.

Please allow extra travel time due to high traffic volumes during the event

Is there free car parking available?

Yes, free parking is available on Queens Parade ground.

Our off-site car park is located at Queens Parade, Aldershot (GU11 2JL). Please follow the blue “P” signs to access the general car parks.

• Access via Farnborough Road: ///spider.foam.along

Blue badge holders can park on site for free in Car Park 6 with a free service into the show site offered by Community First, please follow the blue badge AA signage which will direct you to Gate F.

Is there a shuttle bus service to and from the car park?

Yes there is a free shuttle bus service as below: 

Do you have any EV Charging available for visitors?

Unfortunately our usual venue EV charging points are inaccessible during the Airshow and we do not have any EV charging for visitors. There are several fast-charging stations located near the Airshow site. We recommend using your preferred EV charging app to find the most convenient option for your vehicle.

Can I get a taxi to the show?

Yes, but there are some traffic restrictions in place to help manage the area.

Only approved taxis (with the correct permits) can drop off at the taxi rank near Gate A (see map). This rank is operated by the local council, and only labelled local taxis may use it. You can hail a taxi to this rank, but pre-booked taxis are not permitted to drop off here.

If you are arriving by a pre-booked taxi, minicab, or services such as Uber, you will be directed to the designated drop-off/pick-up zone at Queens Parade. From there, you can take the free shuttle bus to the Show.

Please see the table below for our list of approved taxis.

Can I walk to the Airshow?

Yes. If you are staying locally, walking to the venue is a convenient option.

Follow designated pedestrian routes and signage
Please use official entry points and allow extra time during busy periods

I am cycling to the show, is there anywhere I can store and lock my bike?

Bike racks are available on a first come first served basis, at pedestrian gate B and are left at the owner's risk. Unfortunately we are unable to accept bicycles in the onsite cloakroom of left luggage area unless folded (i.e. Brompton).

For safety reasons, electric or motorised bicycles, scooters and segways cannot be brought on to the site or left in the bike rack. This restriction does not apply to mobility scooters, which are very welcome.