Chauffeur to Royal International Air Tattoo from Poole and Bournemouth
A full day of flying at RAF Fairford. Travel up from Dorset with a driver and skip the long queues out of the car parks at the end of the day.
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What's included
Door to door
Collected from home, a hotel or the office anywhere in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Sandbanks or Wimborne, and taken to RIAT Fairford.
Your return, your time
We agree a collection time and meeting point at RIAT Fairford, and the driver stays in touch by phone if the day runs late.
Groups and several cars
Up to seven in a Mercedes V-Class, and more cars on the same RIAT Fairford booking for bigger groups, all timed as one job.
Fixed quote
Quoted for the whole RIAT Fairford job — outward, waiting or return — and agreed before the day.
Executive and S-Class
Mercedes E-Class and S-Class for RIAT Fairford guests and hospitality, with WiFi in every car.
Licensed drivers
Licensed, DBS-checked private hire drivers who plan the route around RIAT Fairford traffic.
Cars for the day
Choose by passengers and luggage. For bigger RIAT Fairford groups, we send more cars on the same booking.

Estate Car
Skoda Octavia / Skoda Superb / VW Passat
3 passengers · 3 suitcases · 3 cabin bags
Heathrow from £150

Executive Estate
Mercedes E-Class Estate
3 passengers · 2 suitcases · 2 cabin bags
Heathrow from £175

Luxury Car
Mercedes S-Class
2 passengers · 2 suitcases · 2 cabin bags
Heathrow from £220

Mercedes V Class
Mercedes V-Class
7 passengers · 7 suitcases · 7 cabin bags
Heathrow from £260
How it works
- 1
Send the details
The date, how many people, pickup addresses and when you want collecting after RIAT Fairford.
- 2
Agree the price
We reply with a fixed price for the whole RIAT Fairford job and the cars we'll send. No meter, no surprises.
- 3
Enjoy the day
Your driver collects on time, drops you at RIAT Fairford and brings everyone home when it's over.
Getting to Royal International Air Tattoo
- Venue: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire
- When: Usually July — check the official dates before booking
- Drive from Poole: about 2 hours, before event-day traffic
On the day
Roads into Fairford run slowly on show days, so we set off early and follow the event's traffic arrangements.
Who books it
Aviation enthusiasts, families and hospitality guests. Alongside our own cars we work with partner operators and a network of licensed drivers, so several vehicles for one group is straightforward.
Companies and agencies
Arranging RIAT Fairford transport for clients or guests? We can invoice on a corporate account, and travel companies and event agencies can place work with us as a trade partner. See every event we cover on the event transport page.
Questions, answered
How much is a chauffeur to RIAT Fairford from Poole or Bournemouth?
RIAT Fairford is quoted per job, depending on the number of passengers, the cars and whether the driver waits or returns later. Send the details and we reply with a fixed price.
Can the driver wait during the event?
Yes. The driver can wait near RIAT Fairford for the day or leave and return for an agreed collection time — whichever works out better for you. We confirm it in the quote.
Can you take a big group?
Yes. A Mercedes V-Class takes up to seven with luggage, and we can send several cars on one booking, timed to arrive at RIAT Fairford together.
How long is the journey to RIAT Fairford?
Typically about 2 hours from Poole, but RIAT Fairford days are busier than usual, so we plan an earlier departure to arrive on time.
Where do you collect from?
For RIAT Fairford, anywhere in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Sandbanks, Wimborne, Ferndown and the surrounding area, and from hotels. Call 01202 028334 for anywhere else in Dorset or Hampshire.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Yes. Businesses can book RIAT Fairford trips on a corporate account with monthly invoicing, and travel companies and agencies can work with us on a trade account.
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Book transport to RIAT Fairford
Send the date, the group size and the pickup points, and we reply with a fixed quote.