The Farnborough International Airshow 2028 runs from 17 to 21 July 2028 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, about 35 miles south-west of Central London. Excel Chauffeurs provides fixed-price chauffeur transfers from London, Heathrow and Farnborough Airport, and full-day out-of-town hire so the car stays with your delegation. An out-of-town day (8 hours, 150 miles included) is £768 in a Mercedes E-Class or £960 in a Mercedes V-Class for up to six passengers, including VAT. Book on our booking page or call 0204 515 4441.
Parking at the venue, where applicable, is added at cost and included in the final price before you pay. Multi-car delegations can be run to one schedule through a corporate account.
Farnborough Airshow 2028: the essentials
- Dates: Monday 17 to Friday 21 July 2028. The airshow is held every two years; 2028 follows the July 2026 edition.
- Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6TQ.
- Format: a trade show for the aerospace and defence industry across the week, with flying displays each afternoon. Public days have not been part of recent editions, so check the organiser’s site for 2028 ticketing.
- Traffic: the show draws tens of thousands of trade visitors and the local road network (A325, A331, M3 junction 4 and 4a) is heavily managed all week. Chauffeur drop-off and pick-up points are set by the organiser and change by edition; we confirm the current arrangements with your booking.
Chauffeur options for the airshow
Transfers from London and the airports
A one-way transfer from Central London, Heathrow (20 miles from the venue) or Gatwick is quoted as a fixed price by distance, with 15 minutes of waiting at the pick-up and 60 minutes at airports with flight monitoring. Farnborough Airport itself is next door to the showground; if your team flies in by private jet, we collect from the FBO with a 30-minute waiting allowance. See our Farnborough Airport chauffeur page.Out-of-town full day (recommended)
Most corporate clients book the car for the day. The chauffeur collects you in London, waits at Farnborough, moves your team between the show, hotels and dinners, and returns you in the evening. An out-of-town day is 8 hours with 150 miles included; extra hours are charged at the class hourly rate and each extra hour adds 25 miles.| Vehicle class | Car | Passengers | Out-of-town day (8 hrs, inc VAT) | Extra hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class | 3 | £768 | £96 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | £960 | £120 |
| Premium MPV | Mercedes V-Class | 6 | £960 | £120 |
| Luxury SUV | Range Rover | 4 | £1,248 | £156 |
Planning the day
- Leave early. Allow 1 hour 30 minutes from Central London on show mornings and more if you need to be on a stand before the halls open. From Heathrow allow around 50 minutes.
- Use the organiser’s chauffeur drop-off. We follow the official traffic plan; drop-off points are usually a short walk from the entrance.
- Keep the car for the afternoon. Flying displays end late afternoon and the exit queues are long; a car on standby avoids the wait for taxis.
- Book hotels and cars together. Local hotels sell out months ahead, and many clients stay in Guildford, Windsor or London and commute daily by chauffeur.
Farnborough Airshow chauffeur: frequently asked questions
How much is a chauffeur from London to the Farnborough Airshow?
A one-way transfer is fixed by distance; a full out-of-town day is £768 in an E-Class, £960 in an S-Class or V-Class and £1,248 in a Range Rover, including VAT and 150 miles.Can the chauffeur wait at the show?
Yes. Day hire includes the waiting time; the chauffeur stays nearby and returns to the pick-up point when you call.Do you collect from Farnborough Airport?
Yes, from all FBOs at Farnborough Airport, with 30 minutes of waiting included and tracking of your arrival.Is VAT included?
Yes. Every price above includes VAT, and corporate accounts receive ex-VAT invoices.How far ahead should I book?
Airshow week is one of the busiest in our calendar. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, ideally two to three months ahead for multi-car bookings.Book your Farnborough Airshow 2028 chauffeur
Book online, call 0204 515 4441 or WhatsApp +44 7383 009 099. See also our events chauffeur service and daily hire pages.Book with Excel Chauffeurs: chauffeur by the hour from £72 · chauffeur for the day · Heathrow transfers from £144 · private chauffeur · wedding chauffeur · corporate accounts · areas we cover · prices. Call 0204 515 4441, 24/7.
