Farnborough Airport
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- Arrive at least 150 minutes before your flight to allow time for check-in, security, and immigration.
- Security is typically busiest 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
- Check in online and use mobile boarding passes to skip the check-in counter and head straight to security.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically have the lightest passenger traffic. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are usually the busiest.
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Security wait times at Farnborough Airport (FAB) currently average 9 minutes. Check-in typically takes 20 minutes, and immigration processing averages 8 minutes.
Last updated: June 30, 2026
About Farnborough Airport
Farnborough Airport (FAB) serves Farnborough, Hampshire in United Kingdom. Travelers flying through FAB should plan for variable security wait times depending on time of day and season.
International travelers arriving at FAB should plan ahead for immigration processing. United Kingdom uses a dual-lane passport control system with separate queues for UK/Irish Citizens and All Other Nationalities passport holders. UK/Irish Citizens queues are typically 40-60% faster.
The busiest travel periods at FAB are Jul, Aug, Dec. During these months, wait times can be 30-50% longer than average. Arriving early is always recommended during busy periods.