Charter private jet · UK · Europe · worldwide
Charter a private jet, ready in hours, not days
Tell us where and when. A Charter-A specialist comes back with the right aircraft and one fully inclusive price — no hidden costs.
- 5.0 on Trustpilot · 226 reviews
- Air Charter Association accredited member
- 24/7 operations team
- Since 2011
No obligation. A Charter-A specialist replies with aircraft options and one fully inclusive price. Prefer to talk? Call +44 (0)20 7781 8094, 24 hours a day.
Charter private jet flights
How to charter a private jet
Chartering privately is far simpler than most people expect. No membership, no account and no payment until you approve a quote.
Tell us the trip
Route, date and passengers take thirty seconds in the form above — or call us, at any hour.
Compare real options
We check which aircraft are available and send suitable options, each with photographs and one fully inclusive price.
Fly on your schedule
Approve the quote, sign in minutes by DocuSign and arrive around 20 minutes before departure. We handle the rest.
Why Charter-A
One call, and we take care of everything
- Rated 5.0 on Trustpilot. 226 reviews from clients we have flown.
- One inclusive price. The price you approve is the price you pay, in pounds, euros or dollars. No hidden costs.
- Full AOC, fully insured. Every aircraft we charter operates on a CAA or EASA approved Air Operator Certificate, flown by fully insured, type-rated pilots.
- A real team, 24 hours a day. Call at any hour and you reach our operations team. Aircraft ready in hours, not days.
- ACA accredited. An accredited member of the Air Charter Association, the industry’s trade body.
- Flying clients since 2011. A UK company based at London Redhill Aerodrome, grown year on year by word of mouth.
Destinations
Private jet charter to 468 airports in 38 countries
Each airport has its own page: runway, opening hours, customs, handling and an airport guide to download.
By country
- United Kingdom51
- Albania2
- Austria6
- Belgium6
- Bosnia and Herzegovina4
- Bulgaria5
- Croatia7
- Cyprus2
- Czech Republic8
- Denmark10
- Estonia5
- Finland13
- France73
- Germany37
- Gibraltar1
- Greece20
- Hungary5
- Iceland4
- Ireland7
- Italy40
- Latvia3
- Lithuania3
- Luxembourg1
- Malta1
- Montenegro2
- Netherlands7
- North Macedonia2
- Norway13
- Poland13
- Portugal12
- Romania10
- Serbia3
- Slovakia4
- Slovenia2
- Spain43
- Sweden19
- Switzerland11
- Turkey13
Popular airports
Where people ask us to fly
A few of the airports and aircraft most often asked about. Every page has the facts and an airport guide to download.
- MunichGermany
- Monacoairports compared
- GatwickUnited Kingdom
- London CityUnited Kingdom
- NewquayUnited Kingdom
- CannesFrance
- Palma de MallorcaSpain
- SionSwitzerland
- Tenerifeairports compared
- ValenciaSpain
- AlicanteSpain
- BudapestHungary
- Creteairports compared
- HelsinkiFinland
- SplitCroatia
- BolognaItaly
- CranfieldUnited Kingdom
- KosGreece
- LilleFrance
- BodrumTurkey
- PragueCzech Republic
- IzmirTurkey
Popular aircraft
The fleet
From four-seat jets to ultra-long-range flagships
31 aircraft types, each with its passengers, speed and range. We recommend the one that fits your trip.
What our clients say
Trusted by the people who fly with us
“I cannot thank the Charter a team enough for the speedy approach they took to get me and my team from London to the south of France in one of their jets.”
“You expect good service with private jets, Charter-a exceeded those expectations. Impeccable communication, excellent service sensible pricing, and reassuringly professional.”
“Mark and his team could not have done more for us, competitively priced while delivering a 6 star service.”
The price
One figure, everything included
The price you approve is the price you pay. Every Charter-A quote includes:
- Aircraft and crew
- Fuel
- Standard landing and handling fees
- Light snacks and a bar on board, with additional catering at cost
- 24-hour operations support
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it.
Travelling with pets
Dogs fly in the cabin with you
Dogs are welcome on our private flights — they travel in the cabin with you, just like any other passenger. The paperwork is straightforward and Charter-A will guide you through exactly what is needed.
“The absolute best private charter experience.”
Questions
Charter private jet: your questions answered
How do I charter a private jet?
Tell Charter-A where you want to fly, when and with how many passengers — through the form on this page or by phone on +44 (0)20 7781 8094. A specialist replies with suitable aircraft and one fully inclusive price for each. When you approve a quote, the booking confirmation arrives by DocuSign and a deposit secures the aircraft. More: how to charter for the first time.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
The price depends on the aircraft, the distance flown, how long the aircraft waits for you and the airports used. Charter-A quotes one fully inclusive figure covering the aircraft and crew, fuel, and standard landing and handling fees, so the price you approve is the price you pay. For worked examples, see the guide to private jet charter costs on Charter-A.com. More: what a private jet costs.
How quickly can you arrange a private jet?
Our operations team works 24 hours a day and can arrange same-day departures when an aircraft and crew are available. The more notice you give, the wider the choice of aircraft. More: how much notice you need.
How early do I need to arrive for a private flight?
Around 20 minutes before departure. There is no airline-style check-in; your flight schedule tells you exactly where to arrive at the airport, and customs and security are handled privately where the airport provides for it. More: arrival, security and passports.
Which airports can I fly from and to?
Charter-A arranges private jet flights to 468 airports across the UK and Europe, each described on this site, and to destinations worldwide. Private jets can often use smaller airports closer to where you are going than the airlines serve. More: which airports private jets use.
Is chartering a private jet safe?
Every flight Charter-A arranges is operated on a CAA or EASA approved Air Operator Certificate by fully insured, type-rated pilots, with two pilots on every jet. Charter-A is an accredited member of the Air Charter Association. More: is private jet charter safe?.
Can I bring my dog on a private jet?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on our private flights and travel in the cabin with you. The paperwork is straightforward and Charter-A guides you through exactly what is needed for your route; carriage is confirmed with the aircraft operator at booking. More: taking a dog on a private jet.
What is included in the price?
The aircraft and crew, fuel, standard landing and handling fees, light snacks and a bar on board, and 24-hour operations support. Additional catering and chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged at cost. More: what the price includes.
Articles
Before you charter: the questions everyone asks
Each article opens with the short answer, then gives the detail.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
Chartering a private jet typically costs from around £2,000 to £3,000 per flying hour for a small jet, rising to £6,000 to £8,000 per hour and more for a large or long-range jet.
Read the answer →BookingHow do you charter a private jet for the first time?
To charter a private jet you need three things: the route, the date and the number of passengers.
Read the answer →NoticeHow much notice do you need to charter a private jet?
Very little.
Read the answer →PriceWhat is included in the price of a private jet charter?
A Charter-A private jet quote is one inclusive figure.
Read the answer →AircraftWhich size of private jet do I need?
Choose the smallest aircraft that carries your party and its luggage the distance without stopping.
Read the answer →AirportsWhich airports can a private jet use?
A private jet can use almost any airport with a runway long enough for the aircraft, opening hours that suit the flight and, for an international trip, customs and immigration.
Read the answer →Tell us where and when
We will have the right aircraft ready.