London To New York By Private Jet

Traveling by private jet is the fastest and most comfortable way to get from London to New York. It’s a long flight, over 7 hours, so choosing the best airport and type of jet is crucial for ensuring a great air travel experience. If you’re heading off to the Big Apple soon, you’ll find the following info very useful.

In this article, I’ll give you as much information I can regarding reaching New York from the British capital by jet. I will include types of jets, airports, and FBOs surrounding them, as well as concrete jet models. Let’s dig in!

London to New York Airports

Usually, people fly with a small, midsize, or heavy jet, or a turboprop plane. But small jets and turboprop planes aren’t usually offered to take you to the concrete jungle from London, given that they’re not suitable for flying overseas. 

So, flying from London to New York is best if you hire a midsize or a heavy jet. However, some companies also have high-quality light jets in their fleet, capable of passing this route. The focus in this text will still be on midsize and heavy jets, as they’re the most common.

Roughly, the price for a one-way ticket to New York will cost you some £50,000. Obviously, the precise price will depend on many factors, including the airports, number of passengers, and the jet you’re taking.

Also, bear in mind that you’re renting the whole jet and that the staff’s fees are included in the final price, so the price for your trip will depend on the number of passengers.

From London Luton to New York (JFK)

The prices you’ll see in this article are taken from the-aviation-factory.com. These are base prices, so you should expect to be additionally charged for fees and taxes, which will form the final amount. Remember that the prices you’ll see are for one way only.

Choosing a midsize jet, which can fit from six to ten people, will get you to John F. Kennedy in 7 hours and 40 minutes. The price you will have to pay is £48,350, which translates into $66,950. On the other hand, a heavy jet will cost you £45,950, where you’ll be able to fit a maximum of 96 people. Of course, you would lose some comfort by choosing this option, but if you have a large group of people it’s the best choice.

Type of jet	Estimated time	Number of passengers	Price (one-way)
Midsize jet	7 hours and 40 minutes	6 – 10	£48,350 / $66,950
Heavy jet	7 hours and 30 minutes	4 – 96	£45,950 / $63,650

Note that another variation in prices can occur depending on the date.

About The Airports

One of England’s busiest and most famous airports, located some 35 miles northwest of Victoria station,the city’s central railway and bus station, is London Luton. To reach it, you’ll need about an hour by car, or some 30 minutes more using public transportation.

Since you’ll be taking a private terminal or an FBO, let’s see what services you could use in its surroundings. One of the most famous private terminals near Luton is Signature Flight Support’s FBO, that’s well-known for its magnificent service provided to the passengers.

Another well-known FBO near the international airport is one operated by Harrods Aviation, famous for its luxury interior. This might indeed be the best-looking FBO near Luton. Although, it’s hard to tell when they all offer luxury and comfort.

On the other hand, we have perhaps the most famous airport in the world – John F. Kennedy. But where would you land if you’ve taken a private flight? Sheltair Aviation is the most famous and usual private FBO where most people land when going to JFK.

Allied Aviation is another choice for an FBO. Fees for landing should be lower than at Sheltair, but you can only know for sure if you contact the service provider. Apart from fixed-base operations, Allied provides other services such as fueling, infrastructure development, and maintenance.

To reach JFK from Times Square, you’ll need some hour and a half, if there is a bit of traffic. With an empty road, you can make the trip some fifteen minutes shorter. Of course, with public transport, it might take you a bit more to pass the 20 miles.

From London Stansted to New York LaGuardia Airport

Things look similar when flying from London’s Stansted to the LaGuardia airport in New York. The flight estimated time is basically the same, however, prices are a bit higher than if you fly from Luton to JFK. 

A midsize jet will cost you £48,650. The flight takes 7 hours and 35 minutes, and you can fit from seven to ten people in the jet.

On the other hand, a heavy jet, which is great for bigger parties, will cost you £51,150. If you fill the maximum capacity of 96 people, it’ll turn out to be very cheap. Getting from London to Laguardia via this kind of jet will take you seven hours and thirty minutes.

Type of jet	Estimated time	Number of passengers	Price
Midsize jet	7 hours and 35 minutes	7 – 10	£48,650 / $67,350
Heavy jet	7 hours and 30 minutes	4 – 96	£51,150 / $70,800

About The Airports

Stansted Airport is a famous airport near London, which is the nation’s fourth busiest international hub. What we’re interested in, however, are the FBOs that can be found in its surroundings.

It’s my impression that Stansted has more FBOs than one would expect. The world-famous Universal Aviation, which doesn’t disappoint,  offers some great FBOs nearby. 

Other FBOs near the airport are Infinite Jet Centre and North Air Limited. I couldn’t say which one’s better since both have ultra-luxury facilities, clean waiting lounges, and separate arrival and departure terminals.

Stansted is a bit closer to the city center than Luton, as it will take you approximately one hour to reach it by car. Normally, you’d need more time if you take the bus.

On the other hand, LaGuardia Airport is mostly known for regional flights in New York. It’s located in Queens, and it will take you about half an hour, maybe a bit more, to reach it from Manhattan.

Unfortunately, LaGuardia is not surrounded by many fixed-base operator facilities. The most famous one, and perhaps only FBO, is the terminal run by Sheltair. The company provides many services other than hosting flights, such as fueling and maintenance.

From London Heathrow to New York Teterboro

Let’s see things from this perspective and find out if anything will change regarding price or time. Again, we’ll use data found on the-aviation-factory.com.

Flying with a midsize jet, which can fit from seven to ten passengers, will cost you £47,900. Estimated flight time is more or less the same as always, measuring 7 hours and 35 minutes. On the other hand, a heavy jet will cost you a bit more – £53,800. With this one, you can gather a group of up to 96 people and fly together for 7 hours and thirty minutes.

Type of jet	Estimated time	Number of passengers	Price
Midsize jet	7 hours and 35 minutes	7 – 10	£47,900 / $66,300
Heavy jet	7 hours and 30 minutes	4 – 96	£53,800 / $74,450

About The Airports

Heathrow is probably the most famous airport in the British capital. It’s quite easy to reach if we compare it to Luton or Stansted. Taking Victoria Station as our base point, Heathrow is only 50 minutes away by public transportation and even less if you take the car. The airport is only 15 miles away making it very easy to reach.

In its surroundings, Heathrow has some famous FBO stations, such as the one operated by Universal Aviation, which is by far the people’s favorite. On the other hand, there is one operated by Signature Flight, which is also a great choice. 

You would expect that Heathrow airport has more FBOs surrounding it, but these are your only choices.

On the other hand, Teterboro is a whole different story. Located on the other side of the Hudson River, it belongs to New Jersey, but is a great choice if you want to fly to New York. It has cheaper fees, and is only half an hour ride to Times Square.

This airport is rich in FBO facilities surrounding it. The most famous ones are run by Sheltair, Signature Flight, and Jet Aviation. However, there are others, such as:

• Meridian Teterboro;
• Atlantic Aviation;
• Air Bound Aviation;
• Million Air White Plains;
• Ross Aviation;
• Linden Airport Management;
• Lynx FBO Network;
• Greenwood Lake Aviation.

Jet Models to Take From London To New York

I previously said that if you want to fly from Britain’s capital to the Big Apple, you’ll only be able to do so with a midsize or a heavy jet. Say bye-bye to turboprop or light jets that don’t have the capacity to fly over such long distances.

In this chapter, I’ll focus mostly on midsize jets, because these will be the ones that will mostly be offered if you decide to take this flight. Each of the prices will vary from model to model, and I am using aircharter.co.uk to compare prices. So, here’s what’s on the menu.

Falcon 50 EX

The Falcon 50 EX is a midsize jet that will ensure the utmost comfort. It’s a fairly new design, produced in 2007. The interior is pretty slick and offers some impressive features. It has the capacity to carry 9 people, pass a 4,000 miles range, and develop a speed of 495 miles per hour.

The jet includes an entertainment center, an enclosure restroom, and a pressurized cabin. Definitely a good choice to travel with to the United States.

Hiring the Falcon 50 EX from London to New York will cost you £48,000.

Global Express XRS

The Global Express XRS will give you a bit more comfort than the Falcon 50, which is reflected in the price. The price of this heavy jet from London to New York amounts to £51,300, and it can fit a maximum of 14 passengers.

It’s quite fast, able to develop a maximum speed of 563 miles per hour, and has quite a good distance range of 5,524 miles. 

Gulfstream G-100

This is a special one, I’d say. It’s classified as a light jet, but don’t let that fool you. It’s quite enduring and is able to fly long distances completely safely. Its distance range amounts to 3,210 miles, which is more than enough to get you from London to New York.

The exterior of the Gulfstream G-100 is ultra luxury, as it only fits seven people. The price you’d have to pay to fly with this jet is £51,600, the most expensive one on the list so far. The speed is also one of its strong sides, as it’s able to develop a maximum of 496 mph.

Challenger 605

Flying with the Challenger 605 is quite a unique and luxurious experience. It has large windows and a slick interior including a sofa, and comfy seats. The plane packs up to 12 people, and the price you’d have to pay to fly with it is £53,350.

It’s a heavy jet that’s able to develop a maximum speed of 489 miles per hour. The range it’s capable of passing is over 4,000 miles, proving its endurance. The cabin is perfectly wide, providing plenty of space for the passengers to be comfortable and for storage. An amazing jet to fly with for over seven hours, where you’ll be able to relax and entertain yourselves.

Jet model	Maximum passengers	Estimated time	Price
Falcon 500 EX	9	7 hours and 55 minutes	£48,000 / $66,600
Global Express XRS	14	7 hours and 15 minutes	£51,300 / $71,100
Gulfstream G-100	7	7 hours and 45 minutes	£51,600 / $71,500
Challenger 605	12	7 hours and 35 minutes	£53,350 / $73,950

Conclusion

Hopefully, this article has given you a clear idea of the price, length of the trip, and airports you can use when traveling from London to New York. Let’s take a quick look at the most important information.

The flight from London to New York via private jet lasts between seven and eight hours. Average time is somewhere around seven and a half. The price is approximately £50,000, or $69,000. The price almost always has additional fees and taxes to it.

Usually, you’d take a midsize or heavy jet for this kind of distance, but there are also some light jets, such as the Gulfstream G-100, that can take you there as well.