Private Charter FAQs

The cost of chartering a private jet depends on a few key things;

Where will you be travelling to and from?

How many passengers will be travelling?

When will you be travelling?

For example, an approximate cost for mid-size private jet seating up to 8 passengers, from London to Nice in December could be £1400 per person. There will be other factors affecting price of the charter but our aim will always be to find the right aircraft at the right price for you. Use our quick contact form to get a quote.

We can find aircraft to operate a private charter for any number of passengers. And not just people, we regularly arrange flights solely for pets and personal belongings.

Generally speaking, our private jet charter service provides aircraft suitable for up to 20 passengers with luggage.

Our small group charter service is ideal for groups of 20+ passengers, such as sports teams, wedding parties or journalists.

Our large group charter service for 100+ passengers is suited to sports charters, tour operating and large corporate groups.

The amount of luggage will be dependent on the size of the aircraft. Most private jets have capability to hold whatever is needed for your trip and more; whether in the hold or in the cabin. We will be happy to talk through your needs about any specific luggage, just contact us.

Yes! We are regularly asked to arrange flights for pets; whether they are travelling with a client or by themselves. For full details on the do’s and don’ts of travelling with pets please see our ‘Travelling with Pets’ page.

One of the key benefits of travelling on a private jet charter is the reduced waiting time before take-off. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your chosen departure time but this can be reduced to 15 minutes at many airports. We’ll discuss this with you at the time of booking.

The cost of a private jet charter has many variables but one sure way of getting a lower price is by using what’s known as an ’empty leg’. These are flights that are due to operate without passengers. Perhaps a plane has been chartered to take passengers one way, so the return sector for the aircraft will be empty. This becomes an ’empty leg’. For more details on empty legs please click here.

If your flight is within the UK (departing and arriving) then all passengers will need to show a form of identity with a photo; a passport or a driving license. However, we would recommend that our clients always carry their passports with them, even if they are not required to by the carrier or immigration.

If your party is travelling internationally, then all passengers will be required to show a valid passport to travel.

At larger airports the private jet terminals will have dedicated customs and immigration staff. At smaller airports, customs and immigration officials will be aware of the private flight and can make a special visit to the terminal to meet the flight.

An empty leg is when a flight is due to operate on a sector without any passengers. As the aircraft will be flying the sector anyway, the empty leg is offered at a reduced cost of the regular flight cost. Contact us for more details or to check availability of an empty leg on your preferred route.

A Fixed Base Operator is the term given to the services and facilities available at an airport. Many airports have dedicated private terminals, whilst some have private facilities within their main terminals. We’ll discuss this with you at the time of booking and take into account any personal preferences.

We love a challenge! If you’ve missed a flight, or your flight has been cancelled or delayed, we’ll always do our best to get you where you need to be as quickly as possible. We regularly help clients who haven’t made it onto their commercial flights, for whatever reason. Typically, we will receive a call and endavour to have an aircraft ready to go in as little as 30 minutes, ensuring minimal disruption to your journey.

One of the key benefits of travelling by private jet is the reduced waiting time before departure. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before take-off but this can be reduced to 15 minutes at many airports.

VIP catering suitable for the time of day will be provided on – board. For small cabin aircraft this will normally be pre-prepared buffet style catering. For larger cabin aircraft which have galley facilities, catering can be prepared on board and hot meals served during the flight. All flights will have a fully licensed bar and soft drinks. If you have any special catering requirements please let us know.

Some larger private jets with a galley area will include the services of a flight attendant on-board as standard; this is not always the case with smaller private jets, where cabin space is limited. Depending on the size and type of your chartered jet, we can arrange for a flight attendant to assist you on your journey.

Where there is not a flight attendant, the flight crew will be able to assist you with bags and any other special requirements, just let us know at the time of booking.