Farnborough Show Centre United Kingdom

null
Venue details
Facts & Figures
Directions

Established in 1905 with His Majesty's Balloon Factory, Farnborough Airfield is the first airfield in the British aviation history. It also witnesses the United Kingdom's first powered flight in 1908. Since 1948 the airport is home to the famous Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), held here once in two years. Each edition is visited by over 100,000 people.

Farnborough Airfield covers an area of 310 hectares. The venue is easily accessible and well connected to London by car, bus and rail. It is in the vicinity of four stations – Farnborough Main, North Camp, Farnborough North and Aldershot.

Check out these essential facts about the Farnborough Show Centre

Where: United Kingdom, Farnborough, Farnborough Show Centre
Airport: Heathrow Airport, 36km
Railway station: Farnborough Main, 3.2km

How to get to Farnborough Show Centre

By Rail

The venue can be easily accessed by Farnborough Main, North Camp, Aldershot and Farnborough North. A free shuttle service is provided from the first three railway stations for the duration of FIA Farnborough International Airshow.

By Car

Farnborough Airfield is situated on the A325 and can be reached via M3 and A31 motorways.

  • GPS coordinates: latitude 51.283550 ; longitude -0.776649

Not Sure Where To Begin? Fair Point Can Help!

Request A Personalized Booking Offer

Flag icon Event name
Chair icon Room type *
Checkin icon Room count *
Checkin icon Arrival *
Checkin icon Departure *

By Choosing To Work With Us You Get:

  • Curated hotel offers that fit your criteria and answer all your needs;
  • Personalized customer support and a personal account manager;
  • Cost-effective options for accommodations;
  • Insight into the trade fair industry;
  • Optimized booking solutions;
  • Frequent business travel programs and discounts;

Upcoming trade fairs in Farnborough Show Centre

Check out the most popular upcoming events in Farnborough Show Centre and make sure to contact us if you are attending any of them.
FIA Farnborough International Airshow

FIA Farnborough International Airshow

20.07.2026 - 24.07.2026

Where and When Does FIA 2026 Take Place? Farnborough International Airshow 2026 will be held from July 20 to July 24 in Farnborough, England. FIA is one of the world's premier aviation events. In 2026 it will welcome everyone from the aerospace, aviation and defence industries. The Airshow will showcase the latest innovations in the aircraft sector in Farnborough Airfield. What Product Range Does the Trade Fair Cover? The Airshow that thousands of attendees and exhibitors await will entertain them with a program that includes: Showcases from six main topics: Space, Defence, Sustainability, Innovation, Future Flight, Workforce; Expert insights into aircraft, technologies, order announcements, and the latest defence innovations. Dedicated zones for space, innovation, and future flight technologies. Which Exhibitors Are Taking Part? Farnborough International Airshow 2026 will host many exhibitors from different parts of the world, such as: UK Space Agency: Showcasing latest advancements. 178 civil, military and space delegations will also take part. 1161 accredited media will provide coverage of the show. AMETEK, Nikon SLM, Cora, and more leading exhibitors. Attendees will have the chance to explore the future of aerospace and defence and discover the latest trends in airspace technologies. Hotel Accommodation in Farnborough for FIA 2026 As a leading event in Farnborough, FIA 2026 will welcome exhibitors and attendees from all parts of the world. This will create a high demand for accommodation, making it somehow hard to find suitable hotels near Farnborough Airfield. Fair Point can surely help with that by securing hotel deals close to the venue and at budget-friendly fares. FIA 2026 can be a great event for all of you when you let us handle all business trip management. Contact us as soon as possible to book your hotel room, and we’ll send you a tailored quote!

How can we help you?

Fair Point GmbH has no legal or commercial connection with exhibition organisers. Fair Point is an independent travel management company. Fair Point does not operate on behalf of or with the endorsement of exhibition organisers. It is this status which enables Fair Point to contribute independently and objectively to the exhibition industry. The names and logos of the trade fairs and congresses mentioned may be registered trademarks to which Fair Point has no claims.