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London Fashion Week is held three times a year. It is part of the “Big 4” international fashion weeks. It brings the who’s who of the fashion world to London, together with a large quantity of business jets in supporting roles. This year’s events schedule is:
- Fall/Winter: February 19-23, 2026
- June (Hybrid/Cultural): June 11-14, 2026
- Spring/Summer: September 17-21, 2026
Best London Fashion Week airport options
Depending on the airfield you choose for your operation to this event, it’s important to consider airport slots, parking, and PPR requirements. Additionally, be aware of noise requirements in the area. Most Fashion Week events are in Central London.
The best airport option, depending on your schedule, could be RAF London Northolt (EGWU), which is London’s closest business airport to Central London. Northolt is available on weekends and offers excellent proximity for high-net-worth passengers. Northolt’s hours are:
| Day | Operating Hours (Local) |
| Monday – Friday | 0800 – 2000 |
| Saturday – Sunday | 1000 – 1700 |
Northolt is also a great option for making crew swaps due to its proximity to Heathrow. Northolt to Park Lane Central London is 30 minutes by car. The same journey from most other London airports would take over 1 hour 30 minutes.
You can read more about the enhancements at Northolt in our Northolt destination guide. London City (EGLC) is another airport option in close proximity to the fashion runways.
The only 24-hour GA-friendly airfields in the London area are EGSS and EGGW. And while both are 24/7, they are subject to limited slot availability—first come, first served—especially during peak fashion windows.
Stansted (EGSS) and Luton (EGGW) are a 60-75 minute drive to the West End, depending upon traffic. As a 24/7 airport with 10,000-foot runways, Stansted is always a great option for any business aviation operation to London.
Lastly, whether you are visiting London for Fashion Week or anytime this summer, strongly think about your airport options, as fees and overall costs of operating to each vary wildly.
Parking alone at Luton can cost significantly more than at Stansted.
Our London Airports Destination Guide has a breakdown of all the region’s airports.
You can read more about operating to Stansted in our Stansted destination guide.
Biggin Hill (EGKB) is also a good option, although on the other side of the city, and Farnborough (EGLF) is approximately a 115-minute drive to the primary fashion venues.
Hotels, catering, and local transport
Some preferred hotels in central London may sell out during these events, but there should be no problem locating acceptable crew accommodations. Accommodations can be sourced based on crew preferences and budget. For example, some crew like to stay in central London while others may prefer a country hotel close to a golf course.
For local transport in London, the underground tube system is convenient and safe, as are black London taxis. You may also want to consider ridesharing apps or have your ground handler arrange transport between the airport and hotel.
The London area has some terrific caterers who primarily service the GA market. While there are good in-flight catering options at all airports, there are no issues in bringing catering from hotels or restaurants through security and out to your aircraft, assuming this is coordinated with your handler. For more information on catering, visit Air Culinaire Worldwide.
Summer & September Congestion
September is a peak month in London due to the combination of the Spring/Summer fashion circuit and the tail-end of the Mediterranean peak season. Planning ahead is a must.
Congestion will be a potential issue at some airports. If you are choosing Northolt as your airport, you may want to consider requesting a Universal Aviation Agent to supervise your arrival and departure to ensure a smooth and successful ground experience during this peak period.
Conclusion
Attendees to Fashion Week 2026 should consider airports convenient to the venuesm such as RAF London Northolt. Although expected to attract business aviation operators, there are no anticipated capacity issues with local airports or hotels. Operators should, however, work closely with their service providers as local services may be constrained during these high-traffic windows.