London to Paris By Private Jet

The two most prestigious capitals of Europe, according to many, are divided by sea but are actually not that far away from one another. While taking the bus might be a bit exhausting, and the train takes between 3 and 4 hours, the trip won’t take more than 1 hour by air.

Stick with this read to find out the best ways of getting from London to Paris, and the other way around, via private jet. Since it’s not always easy to figure out the prices and airports for private jets, this article has the goal to clear all that up for you, so let’s get started.

London to Paris Airports

Flying private can get complicated if you don’t have your own jet and decide to rent one. I wish it was as simple as buying a ticket for a commercial flight, but you’re going to need some extra knowledge and patience to book a seat on a private jet.

The price for a private flight mostly depends on the type of jet you’re hiring, in terms of engine power, seat capacity, and of course, the number of passengers. It also depends on the airport you’re taking off from, as well as the one you’re landing on.

An estimated average price for a one-way charter flight from London to Paris would be around $5,000. Bear in mind that you’re always hiring the whole jet, so the price will be split among the passengers.

The prices you’ll see in this article are taken from the-aviation-factory.com, so if you check the prices of other companies or websites, they might differ a bit.

From London Stansted Airport to Paris Orly Airport

One of the options you have is to take off from the Stansted airport in London, which is located some 40 miles from London’s central point. From there, you have the opportunity to board on a turboprop jet or choose a light, midsize, or heavy jet.

With a turboprop jet, the price in one direction amounts to $4,900 for the whole jet. This type of airplane can fit from four to nineteen passengers, and the flight takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. So, if your party counts more people, the price can be quite affordable.

At the same time, if you opt for a light jet, the price will go up. In return, you’ll get more comfort, since the capacity of this plane is from 3 to 11 passengers. The estimated arrival time is also shorter, as it will take you 55 minutes to reach Paris.

On the other hand, a midsize plane will cost you almost double the price you’d pay for a light jet. The flight will be shorter by only 5 minutes, and the comfort will slightly increase. A midsize jet can take from six to ten people, and usually has more legroom and better service.

Finally, if you opt for a heavy jet, which is usually a good choice if you have a big group, like taking the whole family for a wedding or going for a team-building event with the company, prices will go up significantly.   

Type of plane	Number of passengers	Estimated time	Price (one-way)
Turboprop jet	4 – 19	1 hour and 5 minutes	3,500 GBP / 4,100 EUR;
Light jet	3 – 11	55 minutes	4,400 GBP / 5,200 EUR;
Midsize jet	6 – 10	50 minutes	8,600 GBP / 10,000 EUR;
Heavy jet	4 – 96	50 minutes	12,350 GBP / 14,500 EUR;

About The Airports

The Stansted Airport near London has until recently been the fourth busiest international airport in the UK. However, when flying private, you’ll take off from some of the nearby FBOs (fixed-base operator).

Within the Stansted Airport, Universal Aviation has its FBO, just like Infinite Jet Centre and North Air Limited. Whichever you choose, expect very modern FBOs, including separate departure and arrival terminals, showers, waiting lounges, and catering.

The same goes for Paris Orly, where Universal Aviation also has its fixed-base operator. Moreover, you can choose to fly from Jetex’s FBO, if that suits you more. What’s important is to know that these terminals are located some 12 miles from Paris’ central square, or the Eiffel Tower if that makes more sense.

London Luton to Paris Le Bourget

The flight from London’s Luton airport to Paris’ Le Bourget is similar but costs a bit more due to the airports’ locations. You will need less time to reach both of them if you calculate your distance from London’s or Paris’ city centers.

Just like with any other flight, the prices will vary based on the type of jet and seat capacity. Without further ado, let’s check the estimated arrival time, price, and type of jets, and how these indicators impact the final price.

Type of plane	Number of passengers	Estimated time	Price (one-way)
Turboprop jet	4 – 19	1 hour and 5 minutes	4,400 GBP / 5,150 EUR;
Light jet	3 – 11	55 minutes	3,770 GBP / 4,400 EUR;
Midsize jet	6 – 10	50 minutes	7,900 GBP / 9,200 EUR;
Heavy jet	4 – 96	50 minutes	11,100 GBP / 13,000 EUR;

About The Airports

On the other hand, Universal Aviation FBOs are present at Paris Le Bourget, just like they’re present in many places on the planet, counting over 50 facilities. This airport is located in the city of Paris, so you don’t need too much time to reach it. If you start from Central Square, Le Bourget is only 17 miles away.

Around it is a plethora of private terminals or FBOs. Apart from Universal Aviation, there are FBOs run by Jetex, Signature Flight, Execujet, or Astonsky.

London Heathrow to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Heathrow Airport and Charles de Gaulle are perhaps the most famous airports in London and Paris. They will probably come out as first results on Google if you type in the names of the two cities + airport.

Since fees and taxes around London’s and Paris’ most famous airports are higher than for, let’s say, Luton or Stansted, which is why the prices of the flights are also slightly higher. Let’s see how much it will cost you to reach Charles de Gaulle from Heathrow.

Type of plane	Number of passengers	Estimated time	Price (one-way)
Turboprop jet	4 – 19	1 hour	4,750 GBP / 5,550 EUR;
Light jet	2 – 11	50 minutes	4,400 GBP / 5,150 EUR;
Midsize jet	7 – 10	50 minutes	10,450 GBP / 12,200 EUR;
Heavy jet	4 – 96	50 minutes	11,650 GBP / 13,600 EUR;

About The Airports

If we take Victoria Station as the orientation point for London, then Heathrow is only 15 miles away and is easily reachable by all means of transportation. Even if you decide to take public transport, the ride won’t last more than 50 minutes.

Of course, you’ll be looking for FBOs around Heathrow. As usual, you have the well-known Universal Aviation with one of the best fixed-base operators waiting for you, as well as facilities run by Signature Flight. Although London’s busiest airport, you’ll notice that other airports that we mentioned have more FBOs surrounding them.

The same goes for Charles de Gaulle (CDG), one would expect more fixed-base operator facilities surrounding it. Instead, this airport has the G-OPS private airport nearby. To reach CDG, or Roissy as some locals call it, from Paris’ central square, you’ll need about an hour with public transportation or around 45 minutes by car.

Jet Models to Take You From London to Paris

When traveling by private jet, you’ll mostly see prices describing the type of jet in terms of size. That’s why the tables in the text above show prices for a small, midsize, or large jet. So now, let’s see the actual jets that’ll take you to your destination if you decide to rent one, according to size. 

The prices vary regarding the jet model. Here’s how the prices look according to aircharter.co.uk.

Light Jets

The simplest option you can go for is a light turboprop jet. If you choose the American-made Piper M600, a flight from London Luton to Paris Orly will cost you 3,900 GBP. This jet can accommodate up to 5 persons, so the final price can turn out to be pretty affordable.

Another very popular choice when it comes to light jets is Phenom 100E, made by famous Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. Flying with this jet will cost more – 4,650 GBP, but this also means more comfort with a luxurious touch. The jet can fit up to four people, and the flying time is estimated at 1 hour and 15 minutes.

The most popular jet, according to my research, is the Citation Mustang, a very light jet manufactured by the American company Cessna. This is a very modern-looking, fast, and comfortable jet that will take you from London to Paris in 1 hour. The price will reach 4,900 GBP and will be split among a maximum of four people. The interior of the jet is amazing with the four seats facing each other.

And lastly, the light jet that ranks third in terms of popularity among private jet travelers is the Eclipse 500. This is a typical business jet that can fit up to six people, although you have to check this with the company you’re flying with, as they sometimes only allow half the capacity. The price to fly with this one is the same as the Citation Mustang – 4,900 GBP. 

Midsize Jets

Sometimes, the party traveling with you is larger and cannot fit in a small, light jet. That’s when you want to consider bigger jets. Most of the time, these turn out to be more affordable, since the price falls as the passenger number rises.

Again, using the info from aircharter.co.uk, I see that the King Air 200 and King Air 250, both manufactured by Beechcraft, are the most popular choices. The prices are similar – for the former, you’ll need to pay 5,500 GBP, but will be able to board 12 people, while for the latter the price reaches 5,700 GBP with a passenger limit of 7 people.

The reason that the King Air 250 is more expensive is that it’s a newer model of the same series, and it’s faster.

Another popular option regarding larger jets is the King Air B200. This is a midsize jet that can fit up to 9 people. The price for flying from London to Paris amounts to 5,950 GBP and the time needed to pass the route is one hour.

Here’s a clearer example of the pricing options.

Jet model	Maximum passengers	Estimated time	Price
Piper M600	5	55 minutes	3,900 GBP / 4,600 EUR;
Phenom 100E	4	1 hour and 15 minutes	4,650 GBP / 5,450 EUR;
Citation Mustang	4	1 hour	4,900 GBP / 5,750 EUR;
Eclipse 500	2	1 hour	4,900 GBP / 5,750 EUR;
King Air 200	12	1 hour and 5 minutes	5,500 GBP / 6,450 EUR;
King Air 250	7	1 hour and 5 minutes	5,700 GBP / 6,700 EUR;
King Air B200	9	1 hour	5,950 GBP / 7,000 EUR;

Conclusion

London and Paris have for centuries been Europe’s biggest and most advanced cities, therefore it’s important for them to be perfectly connected. Flying by private jet from London to Paris is easy and here’s the essential info to know.

The price orbits around £5,000 for a one-way trip. The average number of passengers that these jets could fit goes from 4 to 10. Of course, there are bigger planes and even those that can fit 96 people but are rarely offered.

The estimated flight time from London to Paris is 1 (one) hour. Have a safe flight, and a great time in Paris!