Your journey
Private jet to London
London needs an airport decision before a hotel decision. Biggin Hill offers two full-service FBOs south-east of the centre, Farnborough serves the western and south-western approach, and London Luton adds a northern option through Harrods Aviation. The best arrival is the one that fits the aircraft, operating window and meeting district, not simply the airport with the shortest map distance. Once in the city, group days by neighbourhood: Westminster and the South Bank, the West End and Mayfair, then the City, museums or a planned day outside central London.
London at a glance
- Suggested stay
- Five nights for museums, theatre and business meetings
- Best suited to
- Business travel, arts, shopping, heritage and food-led city breaks
Where to land for London
Farnborough is southwest of central London, while Biggin Hill is to the southeast. Both are established business-aviation options, but the final address matters: a central London transfer is a separate part of the journey.
Airport options and trade-offs| Airport | Location and access | Private aviation planning |
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| London Biggin HillBQH / EGKB | Bromley, south-east London. | Biggin Hill publishes two full-service FBOs, direct ramp access and UK Border Force co-location, with the airport about 15 miles from central London. Compare it with the final hotel and the meeting district. |
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| Farnborough AirportFAB / EGLF | Hampshire, south-west of London. | Farnborough is dedicated to business aviation and often suits west London, Surrey and Hampshire routing. Confirm operating hours, aircraft category and the road journey before fixing it as the default. |
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| London LutonLTN / EGGW | North of London. | London Luton’s corporate-aviation service includes Harrods Aviation FBO facilities. It can be practical for northern London or a wider UK itinerary, but central-city transfer time is district dependent. |
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Private terminals and arrival experience
A fixed-base operator (FBO) provides ground services for private aircraft and their passengers. The handling team coordinates your arrival; airport opening hours alone do not establish terminal or border-service availability.
Biggin Hill Airport
Biggin Hill Executive Handling and JETEX
The airport lists two full-service FBO choices with direct ramp and helicopter-transfer access. UK Border Force is co-located, supporting border clearance; the operator still needs the passenger and arrival details.
Farnborough Airport
Farnborough private terminal
Farnborough is a dedicated business-aviation airport with private-terminal handling and a western approach. Confirm the current slot, operating window and car plan.
London Luton Airport
Harrods Aviation
Harrods Aviation provides corporate and private-aviation services at Luton. Use the airport’s northern position as part of the tradeoff rather than a generic London label.
Airport transfers and getting around
Westminster, Mayfair and the City
BQH to central London
Biggin Hill publishes 15 miles from central London, but traffic and the final district can dominate the actual journey. Use a driver familiar with the airport’s private exit.
Mayfair, Chelsea and Heathrow-side meetings
Farnborough to west London
Farnborough often makes sense for west and south-west routing. Keep the road plan separate from the city sightseeing schedule.
West End, South Bank and City
Central London districts
London’s museums, theatres and restaurants are distributed across districts. Group each day geographically and reserve a car for late evenings rather than crossing the city between every booking.
Ask the operating carrier to confirm aircraft suitability, handling and permissions for the actual itinerary. For budgeting, see our private jet charter cost guide.
History of London
London developed from Roman Londinium beside the Thames and later became a major royal, commercial and imperial capital. Fire, war and successive rebuilding reshaped its streets. Its neighbourhoods preserve layers ranging from medieval institutions to former docklands and modern financial districts.
Roman Londinium established an early commercial centre beside the Thames. Medieval trade, royal power and religious institutions later expanded the city beyond that original settlement.
The Great Fire of 1666 prompted rebuilding, while imperial commerce, industry and migration created a global metropolis. Wartime bombing and post-war redevelopment added further layers, with dockland regeneration changing areas once devoted to shipping and warehouses.
Interesting facts
- The City of London is a small historic district within Greater London.
- Westminster developed a political identity distinct from the older commercial City.
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