Private jets to Royal Ascot
Five days of flat racing at Ascot. Farnborough is half an hour away, and helicopters land at a heliport inside the racecourse.
- Dates
- 15–19 June 2027
- Where
- Ascot Racecourse, Ascot
- Fly to
- Farnborough (FAB)
- Book by
- Book by 23 March 2027
Where to land
Transfer times are approximate and grow on event days, when roads around the venue are at their busiest.
Ascot heliport (Heli)
Car transfer within the grounds to the enclosures.
Blackbushe (BBS)
About 25 minutes by road.
Slots and permissions during Royal Ascot
During major events, airports often run special slot, parking and prior-permission (PPR) schemes, and each airport sets its own rules for each event. Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted. We apply for them as soon as you book, and if your first-choice airport is full we offer the nearest alternative.
What the airports have published
For Royal Ascot 2026, aircraft were banned below 2,000 feet around the racecourse from 09:00 to 19:00 UTC on all five days unless cleared by the heliport's air traffic control.
Request to book
Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Royal Ascot?
Farnborough (FAB) is the usual choice: About 30 minutes by road to Ascot Racecourse. The alternatives are Ascot heliport (Heli), Blackbushe (BBS).
When should I book a private jet to Royal Ascot?
We suggest booking by 23 March 2027. The book-by date is our suggested latest date to confirm for the widest choice of aircraft. Aircraft and slots are committed early for big events, so booking sooner usually means more options and a better price. After it, flights are often still possible, with less choice.
Are airport slots guaranteed?
During major events, airports often run special slot, parking and prior-permission (PPR) schemes, and each airport sets its own rules for each event. Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted. We apply for them as soon as you book, and if your first-choice airport is full we offer the nearest alternative.
Sources
Checked on 20 October 2026. Organisers and airports change their arrangements, so we confirm them again for your flight.
