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Private Jet Hire in London
Europe's busiest private aviation market, served by a ring of dedicated business airports.
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Private aviation in London
London is the largest private jet market in Europe, with several dedicated business aviation airports circling the capital. Farnborough, Luton and Biggin Hill handle the bulk of private movements, offering fast handling, short transfer times into central London and slots that the main commercial airports cannot match.
Airports
London private jet airports
The business aviation airports serving London, with their IATA and ICAO codes.
Farnborough Airport
PrimaryFAB
IATA
EGLF
ICAO
London Luton
LTN
IATA
EGGW
ICAO
Biggin Hill
BQH
IATA
EGKB
ICAO
London City
LCY
IATA
EGLC
ICAO
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Empty-leg flights from London
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Aircraft options
Recommended aircraft for London routes
The aircraft categories most commonly used on routes to and from London, with typical specs and what they are best for.
Midsize jetsA midsize jet offers more cabin space and range than a light jet, with stand-up cabins on many models and the ability to fly longer sectors non-stop.
Passengers: 7-9
Range: 2,000-3,000 nm
Speed: 430-470 kts
Best for: Longer European routes and transcontinental US flights.
Light jetsA light jet is a popular and versatile category covering most intra-European and short domestic US routes with a comfortable cabin.
Passengers: 6-7
Range: 1,500-2,000 nm
Speed: 400-450 kts
Best for: Intra-European routes such as London to Nice or Geneva.
Super-midsize jetsA super-midsize jet is a fast, wide-cabin aircraft that combines transcontinental range with stand-up comfort, bridging midsize and heavy jets.
Passengers: 8-10
Range: 3,000-3,600 nm
Speed: 460-490 kts
Best for: Coast-to-coast US trips and longer European or Middle East routes.
Service providers
Operators serving London
Operator
Elevate Aviation Group
Light to midsize charter across the UK and Europe
On-demand charterAircraft managementEmpty-leg flights
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Meridian Air Charter
Heavy and long-range charter
On-demand charterLong-range charterAircraft management
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Atlas Executive Aviation
Gulf-based long-range operator
On-demand charterLong-range charterVIP handling
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SkyBridge Jet Brokers
Independent charter brokerage
Charter brokerageEmpty-leg sourcingGroup travel
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Latitude Private Aviation
Transatlantic charter specialists
Charter brokerageLong-range charter
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Gateway FBO Farnborough
Private terminal and handling at Farnborough
Passenger handlingAircraft parkingFuel
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FAQ
London private jet FAQs
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London is served primarily by Farnborough Airport (FAB), with additional business aviation handling at London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London City (LCY). Dedicated business airports offer faster handling and shorter transfer times than the main commercial hubs.
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