Private jet hire in the UK
We arrange private jet hire from any UK airport, from Farnborough to Glasgow, with prices in pounds before you call. A light jet to Paris or Geneva costs about the same as business class for a group of six.
Private jet hire cost per hour in pounds
The private jet hire cost in the UK depends mostly on the size of the aircraft. These are typical hourly rates in GBP before fees and taxes, updated November 2026.
| Jet size | Seats | Range | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6 to 8 | 1,500 nm | £2,100 to £2,800 |
| Very light jet | 4 to 5 | 1,100 nm | £2,500 to £3,400 |
| Light jet | 6 to 7 | 1,800 nm | £3,300 to £4,600 |
| Midsize jet | 7 to 9 | 2,300 nm | £4,300 to £5,700 |
| Super midsize jet | 8 to 10 | 3,200 nm | £5,500 to £7,500 |
| Heavy jet | 10 to 14 | 4,000 nm | £7,500 to £10,700 |
| Ultra long range jet | 12 to 16 | 6,500 nm | £10,300 to £15,000 |
Rates are converted from US dollars at about 0.79 and rounded. Landing, handling, crew costs and Air Passenger Duty add roughly 7 to 14 percent on top.
Private jet hire prices from UK airports
What it costs to hire a private jet on the trips UK clients book most. Each price is one way, for the whole aircraft, in the jet that suits the route.
London prices start from Farnborough. Biggin Hill and Luton are usually within a few percent. Regional airports cost about the same per hour, so the distance decides the total.
| From | To | Typical jet | Flight time | One way from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Paris | Turboprop | 1 h 05 min | £2,400 |
| London | Nice | Very light jet | 1 h 55 min | £5,200 |
| London | Geneva | Very light jet | 1 h 30 min | £4,000 |
| London | Ibiza | Very light jet | 2 h 30 min | £6,600 |
| London | Mallorca | Very light jet | 2 h 20 min | £6,400 |
| London | Madrid | Very light jet | 2 h 10 min | £6,000 |
| Manchester | Ibiza | Very light jet | 2 h 50 min | £7,700 |
| Manchester | Mallorca | Very light jet | 2 h 45 min | £7,400 |
| Manchester | Nice | Very light jet | 2 h 20 min | £6,200 |
| Birmingham | Geneva | Very light jet | 1 h 45 min | £4,700 |
| Edinburgh | London | Turboprop | 1 h 30 min | £3,300 |
| Edinburgh | Paris | Very light jet | 1 h 40 min | £4,500 |
| Glasgow | Nice | Very light jet | 2 h 45 min | £7,500 |
| Belfast | London | Turboprop | 1 h 25 min | £3,200 |
Need a price for another airport or a return trip? Use the calculator on the private jet cost page or send us your dates.
Where to hire a private jet in the UK
Private jet hire in the UK is not only a London business. Every major city has an airport with a private terminal, and most are closer to town than the airline hubs feel.
London
Farnborough and Biggin Hill handle business aviation only, with no airline queues. Luton and London City add more options north and east of the capital. Private jet hire London
Manchester
Manchester Airport has private jet terminals away from the airline halls. It is about 25 minutes from the city centre and serves the whole north west.
Birmingham
Birmingham Airport sits next to the NEC, about 20 minutes from the city centre. It suits trips from the Midlands, the Cotswolds and the race meetings at Cheltenham.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport has its own private terminals and is about 25 minutes from the Old Town. August is the busiest month, with the festival and golf at St Andrews.
Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is about 15 minutes from the city centre. It is also the nearest jet runway for Loch Lomond and the west Highlands.
Belfast
Belfast City Airport is about 10 minutes from the centre but has set opening hours. Belfast International takes larger jets and stays open later.
Flying from a smaller field such as Oxford, Cambridge or Southampton? Tell us the airport and we will check runway length, opening hours and fees.
How much to hire a private jet: what moves the price
Two trips of the same length can differ by thousands of pounds. These are the reasons.
- The size of the jet, which matters more than anything else
- Where the nearest free aircraft is parked
- Peak weeks such as school holidays, Ascot and Cheltenham
- Air Passenger Duty for each passenger
- Waiting time or an overnight stay for the crew
Your quote lists each of these on its own line, so you can see exactly where the money goes. Nothing is added after you confirm the flight.
Private jet hire UK rules: VAT and APD
International private jet hire from the UK carries no VAT on the charter price. Domestic flights in smaller jets can carry VAT at 20 percent.
Air Passenger Duty is charged per passenger on every departure from a UK airport. Most business jets pay the higher rate, which rose sharply in April 2026. We always include it in the price you see.
Hire a private jet in the UK, from any airport
Private jet hire is simply the British way to say private jet charter. You hire the whole aircraft with its crew, for your group and your timing.
Private jet hire London
Most London trips start at Farnborough, Biggin Hill or Luton. Farnborough suits the west and south of the city. Biggin Hill is closest to Canary Wharf, and Luton is quickest from the north.
Private jet hire Manchester and the north
Clients in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool usually fly from Manchester Airport. A light jet reaches Ibiza or Nice in about two and a half hours, and Geneva in under two.
Private jet hire Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow
Edinburgh and Glasgow are each about an hour from London by light jet. For golf trips, Dundee and Prestwick airports can bring you even closer to the course.
Cheap private jet hire: where to save
A cheap private jet hire is rarely about bargaining. It comes from a few simple choices.
- The smallest jet that fits your group and bags
- An empty leg going your way
- A return with the same aircraft on short trips
Send us your dates, group size and departure airport. An advisor will send real aircraft with a fixed price in pounds, usually within 30 minutes.
Private jet hire UK questions
What UK clients ask most before they hire a private jet. Prices are in pounds and typical for 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a private jet in the UK?
Private jet hire starts at about £2,100 per hour for a turboprop and £3,300 for a light jet. A large cabin jet costs £7,500 an hour or more. A one way trip from London to Paris starts near £2,400.
How much is it to hire a private jet for a day?
A day trip in a light jet from London to Paris or Geneva and back usually costs £4,300 to £10,400. The crew waits for you, so you pay for two flights and a waiting fee. That is cheaper than two separate one way hires.
What does private jet hire from the UK to Spain cost?
From London, a light jet to Ibiza or Mallorca costs about £6,600 to £9,200 one way. From Manchester the price is similar, as the distance is close. In July and August, book two to three weeks ahead.
Is VAT or Air Passenger Duty charged on private jet hire?
International flights from the UK carry no VAT on the charter price. Domestic flights in smaller jets can carry 20 percent VAT. Air Passenger Duty is charged per passenger at a higher rate for most business jets, and it rose sharply in April 2026, so we always show it in the quote.
Can I hire a private jet from Dublin?
Yes. We arrange private jets from Dublin, Shannon and Cork as well as from every UK airport. Prices are quoted in euros or pounds, whichever you prefer.
Still have a question? Call +1 844 442 1579 or send your trip and an advisor will answer within 30 minutes.
Hire a private jet in the UK
Tell us where and when. An advisor checks real aircraft, confirms the price and sends you two or three options.
- No fees for quotes and no membership
- Every operator checked against our safety standard
- One advisor from quote to landing, 24 hours a day
Prefer to talk? Call +1 844 442 1579.