Private jet from London to Paris.
A private jet from London to Paris covers 185 nautical miles (213 miles) in about 0h 44m on a light jet. A one-way charter is estimated at £2,623–£4,122 ($3,500–$5,500); an empty leg on the same route typically costs £674–£3,072 ($900–$4,100). Flights usually depart from London Luton Airport or Farnborough Airport and arrive at Paris-Le Bourget International Airport or Charles de Gaulle International Airport.
| Distance | 185 nm · 213 mi · 344 km (great-circle) |
|---|---|
| Typical block time | 0h 44m on a light jet |
| Non-stop categories | Turboprop, Very light jet, Light jet, Midsize jet, Super-midsize jet, Heavy jet, Ultra-long-range jet |
| One-way charter estimate | £2,623–£4,122 ($3,500–$5,500) (light jet) |
| Empty leg estimate | £674–£3,072 ($900–$4,100) |
| Time zone change | +1 h (Europe/London → Europe/Paris) |
| Departure airports | London Luton Airport, Farnborough Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Oxford Airport, RAF Northolt, London City Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport |
| Arrival airports | Paris-Le Bourget International Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
London to Paris is short enough that a very light jet is the perfect aircraft, and the two cities host so much business aviation that empty legs appear almost daily. Le Bourget is the only airport you need: a dedicated business aviation field twenty minutes from central Paris.
How much does a private jet from London to Paris cost?
A one-way charter from London to Paris is estimated at £2,623–£4,122 ($3,500–$5,500) on a light jet, and an empty leg at £674–£3,072 ($900–$4,100).
Price depends on the aircraft category and the block time, not on how many people travel. The table applies published hourly-rate bands to this route’s block time and models empty legs at 25–75% below the charter estimate (Business Travel Executive, 2023). Prices are shown in GBP with US dollars in brackets at the European Central Bank rate (ECB, 2026).
| Aircraft category | Block time | Non-stop | One-way charter (est.) | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 0h 58m | Yes | £1,499–£2,323 ($2,000–$3,100) | £375–£1,724 ($500–$2,300) |
| Very light jet | 0h 49m | Yes | £2,023–£2,623 ($2,700–$3,500) | £525–£1,948 ($700–$2,600) |
| Light jet | 0h 44m | Yes | £2,623–£4,122 ($3,500–$5,500) | £674–£3,072 ($900–$4,100) |
| Midsize jet | 0h 42m | Yes | £3,747–£5,995 ($5,000–$8,000) | £974–£4,496 ($1,300–$6,000) |
| Super-midsize jet | 0h 40m | Yes | £5,620–£8,243 ($7,500–$11,000) | £1,424–£6,220 ($1,900–$8,300) |
| Heavy jet | 0h 39m | Yes | £6,745–£11,241 ($9,000–$15,000) | £1,724–£8,468 ($2,300–$11,300) |
| Ultra-long-range jet | 0h 38m | Yes | £10,491–£16,487 ($14,000–$22,000) | £2,623–£12,365 ($3,500–$16,500) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How long is the flight from London to Paris?
The flight takes about 0h 44m on a light jet, and 0h 38m on an ultra-long-range jet.
Block time is the great-circle distance of 185 nautical miles divided by a typical block speed for each category, plus fifteen minutes for taxi. Winds, routing and air traffic control can add or remove ten to twenty minutes. Clocks in Paris are 1 hour ahead of London. Every category flies this route non-stop.
Which airports do private jets use between London and Paris?
Most flights depart from London Luton Airport and arrive at Paris-Le Bourget International Airport; 9 other airports serve the two cities.
London
| 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).
Paris
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris-Le Bourget International Airport | LFPB / LBG | 3,000 m | 13 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport | LFPG / CDG | 4,215 m | 22 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).
Which aircraft suit London to Paris?
Any category can fly this route non-stop; the lowest-cost option is usually a turboprop.
Non-stop feasibility compares the distance with 85% of each category’s typical range, which leaves a reserve for winds and alternates. On a sector this short the smaller categories are the value choice: the time saving from a larger jet is a few minutes.
- Turboprop: Pilatus PC-12 NGX, Beechcraft King Air 350i, Daher TBM 960
- Very light jet: Cessna Citation Mustang, Embraer Phenom 100, HondaJet Elite
- Light jet: Cessna Citation CJ3+ / CJ4, Embraer Phenom 300E, Bombardier Learjet 75
- Midsize jet: Cessna Citation XLS+ / Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500, Hawker 800XP / 900XP
- Super-midsize jet: Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, Cessna Citation Longitude
- Heavy jet: Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 900LX, Embraer Legacy 650
- Ultra-long-range jet: Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER / G700, Dassault Falcon 8X
Are empty legs available from London to Paris?
Not on the public board today; availability depends on operators repositioning along this corridor, and most legs are published only days ahead.
Empty legs follow the traffic. Year round. Paris Fashion Week, Roland-Garros and the Paris Air Show add peaks, but the route is busy every week with corporate travel. Set up an alert for this route and we message you when a matching flight is released.
Where does the London to Paris route go?
The great-circle track runs 185 nautical miles between the two city centres.
Flying London to Paris
Because the flight is under an hour, most of the saving on this route is time rather than money.
Because the flight is under an hour, most of the saving on this route is time rather than money. Fifteen minutes before departure at Farnborough, wheels down at Le Bourget, and you are in a car before a train would have cleared Kent.
Very light jets such as the Phenom 100 and HondaJet are the most common empty legs on this route. Four seats, a short hop, and often priced close to the cost of four first-class train tickets booked on the day.
Le Bourget has several terminals operated by different handling agents. We tell you which one to arrive at when the booking is confirmed.
Questions about London to Paris
How long is a private jet flight from London to Paris?
About 0h 44m block time on a light jet over 185 nautical miles, including a quarter-hour taxi allowance. Larger jets are a few minutes quicker. Add fifteen minutes at each terminal.
How much does a private jet from London to Paris cost?
A one-way charter is estimated at £2,623–£4,122 ($3,500–$5,500) on a light jet, and an empty leg on the same route at £674–£3,072 ($900–$4,100). These are model estimates from published hourly rates, not quotes; the operator confirms the price.
Which airports do private jets use between London and Paris?
Departures usually use London Luton Airport, Farnborough Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport; arrivals Paris-Le Bourget International Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport. The aircraft’s base and your onward plans decide which.
Is a private jet from London to Paris worth it?
For four people on a tight schedule, an empty leg can compete with business-class train fares booked at short notice, and it turns a five-hour door-to-door journey into under three.
Which Paris airport do private jets use?
Le Bourget, almost always. It is a dedicated business aviation airport with no airline traffic.
Can I book a same-day empty leg to Paris?
Often. Because the route is so busy, same-day and next-day empty legs are common. Alerts give you the best chance of catching one.
Can an empty leg flight be cancelled?
Yes. An empty leg exists only because of another customer’s booking. If that customer changes date or route, or cancels, the empty leg may be rescheduled or withdrawn. Refund terms are set out in your charter agreement, and consequential costs such as hotels or replacement flights are not normally covered. Check the terms before you pay. No audited industry cancellation rate is published.
Do you pay per seat or for the whole aircraft?
Almost always the whole aircraft. An empty leg on an eight-seat jet costs the same for one passenger or eight, which is why empty legs work best for groups. A few operators and apps sell single seats on selected flights; where that applies, the listing says so.
Sources
- 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)
- Business Travel Executive, "Empty Legs, Empty Promises?", 2023-02-02 (accessed 2026-09-20). XO estimate that 30–50% of the charter fleet often flies empty; Victor on savings of up to 75%; Chapman Freeborn on change and cancellation risk.
- 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.
- 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.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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