Paris to London By Private Jet: April 2025 Costs

With over 2,000 years of history behind it, London is home to some incredible art galleries and museums, music and theatre venues, diverse cuisines, iconic landmarks, and so much more, making it one of the most exciting cities in Europe. The UK capital is pure magic, as every second spent on the streets of this city is exceptional.

Whatever brings you to London, whether work or pleasure, the fastest way to get there is by private jet. In this article, I’ll give you all the information you need to fly private from Paris to London, so let’s get started.

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Paris to London: Overview

Due to the great transport connection between the two capitals, Parisians enjoy London quite often, just like Londoners relish Paris every chance they get. It’s a blessing to live in either of these two cities and have the other just some 300 miles away. Traveling by car would take you some six hours, but an aircraft is by far the more comfortable and faster choice of transportation.

Flying by private jet from Paris to London takes about one hour. A turboprop plane might take a bit longer, but for a short distance like this, it’s unnoticeable. So while regular jets with propellers inside the engine cabin need a bit under an hour to complete the route, a turboprop needs a bit over.

When it comes to the cost, you probably know that this mode of transport is the most expensive one there is, but for this route, it’s not much, especially if you share the costs with the other passengers. Say that for a trip like this, you would spend somewhere between 4,000 EUR (£3,400) and 14,000 EUR (£12,000). This depends on the jet model, size, date of travel, and other variables.

Private flyers from Paris and London can be satisfied with the choice of fixed-base operators (FBOs) in both cities. These are venues where private jets land and take off, also called private terminals, because that’s what they are at the end of the day.

Pricing Options

Configuring the final price in private flying comes as a result of many factors, some of which I mentioned in the previous section. Prices also vary based on the aviation company, so it’s best to contact them directly to receive the most accurate price.

When renting a jet, you pay for the whole aircraft, so the price remains the same no matter how many passengers are flying. In some cases, companies will reduce the price, but this is rare and the difference is insignificant.

Paris to London Average Flight Prices

The prices written below are as seen from the official website of The Aviation Factory.

Aircraft type	Number of passengers	Paris to London route price	Estimated flight time
Turboprop	4 – 19	4,500 EUR / £4,000	1 hour 10 minutes
Light jet	4 – 11	4,500 EUR / £4,000	55 minutes
Midsize jet	6 – 10	12,000 EUR / £10,000	50 minutes
Heavy jet	6 – 96	12,000 EUR / £10,000	50 minutes

A lot of people get confused thinking that the bigger the jet is, the more it will cost. While that’s true to some extent, remember that a lot of factors influence the final price. Therefore, an older heavy jet can be cheaper than a light jet that was produced this year.

Paris to London Airports

Paris has three main airports that serve the needs of travelers. Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the most famous one, followed by Orly Airport (ORY), which represents the most convenient commercial airport.

The third one, located a bit outside of Paris’ metropolitan area, is Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA), which is not as popular as the first among commercial flyers but is a hub for those flying private. Most FBOs are situated within or close to this airport.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

The Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris is the busiest and most famous one in the country. It’s located some 20 miles north of the city’s center, so it’ll take you a bit over an hour to reach it by car, or less if you use public transportation.

Although the airport is not exactly a hub for private flying, there are plenty of options when it comes to FBOs. Close to CDG, you’ll find the once-primary Parisian airport – Le Bourget, which serves as a hub for business jets.

Here’s a list of all the private terminals you can find within the airport buildings of CDG and Le Bourget, or in their surroundings:

Orly Airport (ORY)

The Orly airport is a bit closer than Charles de Gaule, some 10 miles south of the city center. You don’t need a full hour to reach it by car, while public transportation will get you there even faster.

Although the airport has services directed to VIP travelers, such as concierge services, or a hotel at your disposal if you wish to rest during transit, and the staff can even book you a ride or find you a different hotel room, private flying in terms of FBOs is not really a thing.

Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)

Paris Beauvais Airport is located outside of the city borders, and it takes around two hours to reach it from the city center. However, there is a direct line that connects the city to the airport, and the total travel time amounts to 1 hour and some 40 minutes.

The airport is dedicated to private flying, so you will find everything you need there. The airport has eight FBOs and one special VIP terminal. All of the terminals have cozy passenger lounges, on-site customs, and direct ramp access.

You will also be able to get under-the-wing services, if needed, such as storage, jet fueling, maintenance, and similar.

London Airports

London is also abundant in perfectly organized fixed-base operators and has six airports that manage most of the flying operations in the country. However, most of them, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London Southend, don’t offer a vast choice of private terminals, which is why we won’t mention them. I suggest you check out Stansted from the bigger commercial airports for private flights, as well as Farnborough, Biggin Hill, and London City Airport.

London Stansted

Stansted Airport is located some 40 miles away from the city center, and is rarely on the map of private flyers, although it has a lot to offer. There are plenty of FBOs and handlers within or near the airport’s building, such as:

London Luton

London Luton, just like most airports, is located a bit far away, some 40 miles north of the city center. It’s a great option for private flyers, mostly because of the two terminals run by Signature Flight Support, the T1 and T2 FBOs.

The terminals are perfectly equipped and managed. You will find conference rooms, huge lounges with comfortable furniture, and many services and amenities. These are very famous private terminals that have been voted the best ones in Europe, with T1 FBO being the busiest one on the continent.

London Biggin Hill Airport

Biggin Hill is a private airport that’s quite easy to reach. It’s located about one hour away by car from Victoria Station in central London, and there’s public transportation that can take you there. The airport has two private terminals, run by both Biggin Hill Executive Handling, a branch within the airport’s structure, and Signature Flight Support.

The service over there is high-class. You will be provided with reading materials or even laundry service upon request. The staff will help you with accommodation, or in case you need to rent a vehicle. There’s an air taxi service that can get you from and to central London in 6 minutes.

Other than that, expect comfy lounges, dining facilities, and VIP concierge services.

London Farnborough

Farnborough Airport is yet another private airport, also located some 40 miles away from the main train and bus station in central London. Since this airport is dedicated to private flying, you will find only the best 5-star services there.

The FBO comprises beautiful conference halls, meeting rooms, and a professional staff that will try to meet all your requirements. It’s a famous business hub, but even though most people use this FBO for business trips, you’re more than welcome to use it no matter the purpose of your trip.

Which Jet Models Can Fly You to London From Paris?

Most jets will do a great job on this route, so everything is on the table. Since it’s such a negligible distance, a turboprop would be a very lucrative option, while a light jet would give you more space. Obviously, a midsize and heavy jet is always the best way to go if you want to fly in style and enjoy the utmost comfort, but heavy jets are really not necessary unless you’re flying with a really big party.

Small (Turboprops, Light Jets) and Midsize Jets

As said, a turboprop is a good idea for this route. For example, the Pilatus C-12 could be your choice, as this jet will reach London in 53 minutes. The price to rent this jet is some 4,000 EUR / £3,500 and you’ll be able to take five more people with you.

Another pretty cool turboprop plane is the Beech BE200 Super King Air and I highly recommend it. It’s a bit more expensive than the C-12 at some 4,500 EUR / £4,000 but has the capacity to fit eight passengers in the cabin, guaranteeing more comfort. It needs 1 hour and 3 minutes to fly from Paris to London.

Light jets are usually much more comfortable than turboprops. Although they are significantly faster than turboprops, you can’t notice that on a route like this, since it’s such a short distance. The Phenom 100E is a superb jet that’s constructed to take a total of five people on board. It has comfortable seats that face each other, as leg and head space are just enough so you feel cozy. To rent it for this route you’ll need some 4,000 EUR / £3,500 via Air Charter Service, as it will reach London in 1 hour and 10 minutes.

If you want a faster jet with a more stylish interior, consider the Piaggio P180 Avanti. The jet will take a maximum of 6 people, but the comfort inside is incomparable. The estimated flight time for this jet is 53 minutes, but the price is a bit higher at some 6,500 EUR / £5,500.

As already mentioned, a midsize jet offers everything a light jet does, only it’s a bit faster and more spacious, which is why it’s also more expensive. For instance, the Citation XLS is a great midsize jet that can take 8 people on board for some 7,500 EUR / £6,500, and will take you from Paris to London in 41 minutes.

The Citation Latitude has more or less the same pass time as the XLS – 40 minutes. It also has a cabin capacity of eight passengers but is slightly more modern and with a more comfortable interior. It’s also more costly, as you’ll need some 8,500 EUR / £7,300 to rent it.

Heavy Jets

Regarding speed, it won’t make much of a difference if you opt for a heavy jet. However, in terms of comfort, there is nothing you could compare to a heavy jet. Of course, they also come at a higher price.

The Legacy 600 is a stunning jet that will make every minute of your trip special. Private Fly says it’ll get you to London in 39 minutes, as its huge walk-around cabin comprises 13 ultimately comfortable seats. To rent this jet, you’ll need around 13,500 EUR / £11,500.

But the Challenger 850 is a true gem. It has a bigger seating capacity than the Legacy 600 (16), the same speed (39 minutes), and on top of that, it’s even a bit cheaper. You’ll have to spend some 13,000 EUR / £11,000 to rent it, which is quite a lot considering that three extra people can join.

Prices Per Plane Type: Overview

Below, you will find the renting prices for jets from each category.

Plane type
Light and midsize jets	Number of passengers	Flight time	Price
Pilatus PC-12	6	53 minutes	4,000 EUR / £3,500
Beech BE200 Super King Air	8	1 hour 3 minutes	4,500 EUR / £4,000
Phenom 100E	5	1 hour 10 minutes	4,000 EUR / £3,500
Piaggio P180 Avanti	6	53 minutes	6,500 EUR / £5,500
Citation XLS	8	41 minutes	7,500 EUR / £6,500
Citation Latitude	8	40 minutes	8,500 EUR / £7,300
Heavy jets
Legacy 600	13	39 minutes	13,500 EUR / £11,500
Challenger 850	16	39 minutes	13,000 EUR / £11,000

Conclusion

On the whole, planning a trip from Paris to London is not a complicated experience as it’s a short trip that won’t take much of your time. Even if you choose a slower plane, the time difference is negligible on such a route.

Prepare to pay somewhere between 4,000 EUR (£3,400) and 14,000 EUR (£12,000), depending on the jet you’ll opt for, and choose a suitable private terminal. Luckily, there’s a variety of private terminals in both Paris and London, so making a decision will be a breeze.

Happy travels!