Private jet to London.
A private jet to London lands at London Luton Airport or Farnborough Airport. From Paris, the 185-nautical-mile flight takes about 0h 44m on a light jet and is estimated at $3,500–$5,500 one way, or $900–$4,100 as an empty leg. The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into London are Paris, Geneva, Zurich.
| Arrival airports | London Luton Airport (LTN, 2,162 m runway); Farnborough Airport (FAB, 2,440 m runway); London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH, 1,806 m runway); London Stansted Airport (STN, 3,049 m runway); London Oxford Airport (OXF, 1,526 m runway); RAF Northolt (NHT, 1,690 m runway); London City Airport (LCY, 1,508 m runway); London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 3,901 m runway); London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 3,317 m runway) |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,901 m |
| Elevation | 526 ft at London Luton Airport |
| Top origins | Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Milan, Nice |
| Empty legs into London today | 0 |
Where do private jets to London fly from?
The 15 origins below are the modelled routes into London, ordered by the size of the private jet market at the origin, starting with Paris, Geneva, Zurich.
| Origin | Distance | Block time | Aircraft | One-way charter (est.) | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris to London | 185 nm | 0h 44m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Geneva to London | 403 nm | 1h 19m | Light jet | $4,600–$7,200 | $1,200–$5,400 |
| Zurich to London | 419 nm | 1h 21m | Light jet | $4,700–$7,400 | $1,200–$5,600 |
| Milan to London | 518 nm | 1h 37m | Light jet | $5,600–$8,900 | $1,400–$6,700 |
| Nice to London | 555 nm | 1h 43m | Light jet | $6,000–$9,400 | $1,500–$7,100 |
| Ibiza to London | 759 nm | 2h 15m | Light jet | $7,900–$12,400 | $2,000–$9,300 |
| Birmingham to London | 88 nm | 0h 29m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Manchester to London | 141 nm | 0h 37m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Brussels to London | 173 nm | 0h 42m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Amsterdam to London | 192 nm | 0h 45m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Dublin to London | 250 nm | 0h 55m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Düsseldorf to London | 259 nm | 0h 56m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Luxembourg to London | 264 nm | 0h 57m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Edinburgh to London | 288 nm | 1h 01m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| Frankfurt to London | 344 nm | 1h 09m | Light jet | $4,000–$6,400 | $1,000–$4,800 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which airport should I use for London?
London Luton Airport is 44 km from the centre of London in a straight line, and 8 other airports can take private jets.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Luton Airport | EGGW / LTN | 2,162 m | 44 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF / FAB | 2,440 m | 52 km | Business aviation terminal |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | EGKB / BQH | 1,806 m | 23 km | Business aviation terminal |
| London Stansted Airport | EGSS / STN | 3,049 m | 49 km | Airport with GA terminal |
| London Oxford Airport | EGTK / OXF | 1,526 m | 90 km | Business aviation terminal |
| RAF Northolt | EGWU / NHT | 1,690 m | 21 km | Business aviation terminal |
| London City Airport | EGLC / LCY | 1,508 m | 13 km | Airport with GA terminal |
| London Heathrow Airport | EGLL / LHR | 3,901 m | 23 km | Airport with GA terminal |
| London Gatwick Airport | EGKK / LGW | 3,317 m | 40 km | Airport with GA terminal |
Runway lengths and coordinates from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026); straight-line distances to the city centre use Wikidata coordinates (Wikidata (CC0), 2026).
Runway length decides which aircraft can land: a 2,162 m runway at London Luton Airport takes every category on this site, while London Oxford Airport and RAF Northolt and London City Airport suit smaller aircraft.
When is the best time to find an empty leg to London?
London empty legs peak on Friday evenings and Sunday nights, when aircraft that have flown weekend traffic to the Mediterranean and the Alps return to their bases at Luton, Farnborough and Biggin Hill.
London has more business aviation airports than any other European city on this site. Luton (EGGW) has the largest base of charter operators and therefore the most positioning flights; Farnborough (EGLF) is a dedicated business aviation airport with no airline traffic; Biggin Hill (EGKB) is the closest to central London by road. Stansted, Northolt and Oxford take the overflow, and City Airport suits smaller jets that can meet its steep approach.
Empty legs out of London follow three patterns. In summer, Sunday and Monday returns from Nice, Ibiza, Palma and the Greek islands leave aircraft heading south again on Thursday and Friday. From December to April the same happens on the Geneva, Chambéry and Innsbruck ski corridors. Year round, Monday-morning and Thursday-evening business traffic to Paris, Zurich, Milan and Frankfurt creates short empty sectors that are often released the day before.
Prices on London routes are quoted in pounds sterling. A light jet empty leg to the Riviera or the Alps typically lands in the low thousands, against a charter price two to three times higher; long-haul legs on heavy jets to Dubai or New York appear less often but carry the largest absolute savings.
Questions about flying to London
Which airport do private jets use for London?
London Luton Airport (EGGW / LTN) is the usual choice, with Farnborough Airport and London Biggin Hill Airport and London Stansted Airport and London Oxford Airport and RAF Northolt and London City Airport and London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport as alternatives. Straight-line distance to the centre is 44 km.
How much is a private jet to London?
From Paris, $3,500–$5,500 one way on a light jet as a model estimate; an empty leg on the same route is estimated at $900–$4,100. The operator confirms the actual price.
How far in advance are empty legs available?
Most appear between a few days and about two weeks before departure, because they depend on other bookings being confirmed. Some are published 24–48 hours ahead.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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