Chartering a private jet offers unmatched levels of convenience, privacy, comfort and flexibility, but how much does it cost? Whether you’re flying business or leisure, understanding pricing can help you make an informed decision before chartering a private jet.
At Charter-A, we offer bespoke private jet charter solutions across the UK, Europe and worldwide. Our pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees. And, we tailor our service to your exact travel needs.
The Factors That Influence Cost
Unfortunately, there is no quick answer to the question “How much does it cost to charter a private jet?”. Prices will vary depending on several key elements:
- Aircraft type: Smaller jets are more economical, typically starting from around £2,000-3,000 per flying hour. Larger, heavier jets, or long-range jets can be as much as £6,000-£8,000 per hour.
- Distance and time: Like with airline flying, longer flights will naturally cost more. A short London to Manchester will cost less than a flight to Italy or Turkey.
- Airport fees/handling: Landing, handling, and parking fees will vary by airport, with busier hubs sometimes implementing higher charges. This will impact your overall cost.
- Passenger cost: Although the cost of chartering a private jet is not calculated per seat, the number of people flying will determine which jet you need, and this will impact the price.
- One way/return: One-way charters might incur repositioning fees, whilst return flights with a short turnaround time might offer better value.
- Short notice booking: Last-minute requests may limit aircraft availability, which could mean the price goes up.
How to Reduce the Costs of Chartering A Private Jet
You can save up to 75% by chartering and empty-leg private jets. An empty leg means you charter a jet on its ferry flight to pick up other passengers, whilst it’s on the ferry flight, the jet is empty, hence the term “empty leg flight”.
Our private jet charter service is very busy with aircraft constantly positioning around the globe. If we can match your flight request to an empty leg along with the timing of the ferry flight, you could save up to 75%. This is a way of chartering a private jet that is only available on one-way flights.
There are times when your flight requirements do not match empty-leg flights exactly. In this case, our team will search for available empty legs and re-route them to match your journey, saving you up to 50% on private jet charter.
If you’re planning a journey and you’d like to travel by private jet, contact us for an instant quote today.
