More and more people are interested in private aviation as a safe travel option as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this blog, we take a look at the typical costs of chartering a private jet as well as the various factors that will affect that price.
What affects the cost of private jet charter?
Destination
It may seem like an obvious point to make but, as with commercial travel, a shorter journey will come at a lower price whereas long-haul travel will be comparatively more expensive. Whether you are flying one way or booking a return will also impact the cost.
We’ve included some approximate costs below so you can get an idea of how the destination would affect the price of private jet charter:
- London Luton (EGGW) to Nice (LFMN) for 8 passengers would cost £1980 per passenger on a Legacy 650.
- London Luton (EGGW) to Bridgetown, Barbados (TBPA) for 8 passengers would cost £8300 per passenger on a Legacy 650.
Aircraft size
There are various sizes of private jet depending on the needs of the client and these are typically categorised as small, medium and large. As the size of the jet increases, so does the price!
However, this also links to the number of passengers and how much you will be spending per person, so we will help you find the aircraft that has the appropriate capacity for your group. Different aircraft will also have varying luggage capacity, so this is another factor to consider.
Aircraft model
There are a number of different aircraft models available for charter and if you have a specific model in mind for your journey, that might affect the final cost. This is also related to your final destination and the distance travelled, because the range of each aircraft will determine whether it can be used for a particular journey.
We’ve included some approximate costs below so you can get an idea of how airfact and size and model would affect the price of private jet charter:
- London Luton (EGGW) to Nice ( LFMN) for 8 passengers would cost £1,830 per passenger on a Citation Latitude.
- For the same route and amount of passengers on a Falcon 2000, the cost would be £2,363 per passenger.
Airports
One of the many reasons private travel is desirable and people are willing to pay for the privilege is due to having the ability to depart and land from private airports. For example, our clients can use Ministry of Defence Airports such as Northolt (when permitted), Biggin Hill and Farnborough and there are thousands of private airports globally.
A further privilege you can enjoy with private travel is using larger airports to travel to destinations that wouldn’t normally be on their route schedule, such as flying long distance flights to Singapore from Luton airport.
Facilities and features
On a related note, the facilities that are available on board may affect the overall price of your journey. While all aircraft will provide a comfortable and seamless journey, some aircraft are described as more luxurious options, boasting features such as different zones for creating a dining room, office or bedroom.
Dates and availability
The dates you wish to travel and the availability of certain aircraft may also impact on the final cost of a private jet charter. In peak season, for example, the prices may be a little higher if demand is higher.
Empty legs
Empty legs occur when a private jet is booked for a one-way trip and is scheduled to return home or travel elsewhere with no passengers. When this happens, you might be able to take advantage of a discounted seat.
How do I determine the cost of private jet hire?
Since you are paying for a bespoke experience when you book a private flight, the cost will be in line with your requirements but you can rest assured that it will cover everything that you need on your trip.
The simplest way to find out an approximate cost for your journey is to request a quote for private jet charter and input your requirements.