London Biggin Hill Airport
London's premier private jet airport offering exceptional FBO services and VIP facilities just 12 miles from central London. Biggin Hill provides the fastest access to the City and Canary Wharf.
Get an instant quoteLondon Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) is the premier private aviation gateway to southeast England, sitting just 12 miles southeast of central London. The airport handles only business aviation traffic with no scheduled commercial service, making FBO arrivals fast and efficient.
The airport has a 1,802m runway capable of accommodating most business jets up to heavy and ultra-long-range categories. Two world-class FBOs operate on-airport: Signature Flight Support and Biggin Hill Executive Handling, providing the full suite of fuel, customs, hangarage, and concierge services.
Helicopter transfers from BQH to central London (London Heliport at Battersea) take just 7 minutes, making BQH one of the fastest premium routes into the City. Operating hours are 06:30 to 23:00, with extended hours available on request. Biggin Hill is particularly popular for clients with destinations in the City, Canary Wharf, or south London.
- Distance
- 12 miles SE
- Runway
- 1,802m / 5,912ft
- Operating
- 06:30 – 23:00
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 2 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at BQH
Premium ground handling and concierge services on-airport.
Signature Flight Support
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Catering
- Crew Lounge
- GPU
+44 1959 578500
Biggin Hill Executive Handling
- VIP Handling
- Security
- Customs
- Concierge
+44 1959 572800
Services at London Biggin Hill Airport
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from BQH
Estimated flight times and typical aircraft for the most-flown corridors.
- Flight time
- 1h 45min
- Recommended
- Citation XLS
- Flight time
- 1h 30min
- Recommended
- Phenom 300
- Flight time
- 55min
- Recommended
- Citation CJ3
- Flight time
- 1h 40min
- Recommended
- Challenger 350
- Flight time
- 2h 20min
- Recommended
- Legacy 500
- Flight time
- 6h 45min
- Recommended
- Global 7500
London travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via BQH.
Essential information
- Timezone
- GMT/BST
- Currency
- GBP (£)
- Language
- English
- Weather
- Temperate maritime, mild winters and cool summers
Nearby attractions
- Central London – 30 minutes
- Canary Wharf – 25 minutes
- The O2 Arena – 20 minutes
- Historic Greenwich – 20 minutes
- Kent countryside – 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions: BQH
How far is Biggin Hill from Central London?
Biggin Hill is approximately 12 miles southeast of Central London, with helicopter transfers available in 7 minutes or car transfers in 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
What are the operating hours at Biggin Hill?
Standard operating hours are 06:30 to 23:00 local time. Extended hours and night operations can be arranged with prior permission.
Is customs clearance available at Biggin Hill?
Yes. Biggin Hill offers full customs and immigration facilities for international flights. Pre-clearance can be arranged for faster processing.
What FBO facilities are available?
Biggin Hill features world-class FBO facilities including Signature Flight Support and Biggin Hill Executive Handling, with VIP lounges, crew facilities, and comprehensive ground services.
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