The aircraft for this flight
This is a short domestic sector, which is exactly what the air taxi idea is for: leave from a private terminal in Kent, land at another at Manchester and be at your meeting without the M25, the M1 or the train. The aircraft we fly on it is the Pilatus PC-12.
| Aircraft | Seats | In the air | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Up to 8 | 50 min | the turboprop for up to eight, with a large door and hold |
The price is for the whole aircraft, one way, so it divides by however many are travelling. Your quote gives one fully inclusive figure for your date. On very short hops like this one, a twin-engine Diamond DA62 piston air taxi can also be quoted for up to three passengers; ask us and we will say which suits the party and the bags.
Why a turboprop on a sector this short
A jet gains very little over 150 nautical miles, because climb and descent take most of the flight. The PC-12 needs little runway, carries a large cargo door and a big hold, and the cabin takes up to eight, which is why it is the usual air taxi for UK domestic work. The comparison with a light jet is on the turboprop page; how to choose a size covers the rest.
Biggin Hill: leaving from Kent
Biggin Hill is open on weekdays from 06:30 to 23:00 and at weekends and on public holidays from 08:00 to 22:00, local time, and there are no operations outside those hours, so an early weekend start is not possible. UK Border Force is co-located with the airport’s own executive terminal, with a second private terminal beside it, and both have ramp access for cars. The runway is 1,806 metres, comfortable for the PC-12. See the Biggin Hill page for the detail. A helicopter transfer from central London takes about six minutes.
Arriving at Manchester
Manchester runs 24 hours, with customs and handling round the clock. Two private terminals suit a flight like this one: Signature, at Hangar 7 with its own lounges, and aether, the private terminal on Level 5 of Terminal One. The airport is about 20 minutes from the city centre by car. We confirm which terminal your aircraft uses when we book. If you then want to continue by helicopter, see helicopter hire in the Manchester area. The airport page has the Manchester detail, and if the trip continues further, Manchester to Innsbruck and Farnborough to Athens show the next steps up in size. For the last mile a chauffeur can wait at the aircraft: Executive Global Travel.
Biggin Hill to Manchester: your questions answered
How long is the flight from Biggin Hill to Manchester?
About 50 min in the air in a Pilatus PC-12, over roughly 150 nautical miles. Add the time at the terminals: with a private terminal at each end you arrive shortly before departure.
Which aircraft flies Biggin Hill to Manchester?
A Pilatus PC-12 turboprop for up to eight passengers. For very small parties a twin-engine piston air taxi can also be quoted; your quote names the aircraft offered.
Can we leave Biggin Hill at the weekend?
Yes, within the airport’s weekend hours of 08:00 to 22:00 local time. There are no operations outside the airport’s hours, so an early Saturday or Sunday start is not possible.
How do I get a price?
Tell us the date, the times and how many are travelling. We come back with the aircraft offered and one fully inclusive price for the whole aircraft, one way or return.
More about this flight
- Private jet Biggin Hill: runways, terminals and customs
- Private jet Manchester: the airport in full
- Farnborough to Athens by private jet from £24,250 one way
- Manchester to Innsbruck by private jet from £12,500 one way
- Private jet charter cost
- What the price includes
- Turboprops · Light jets · The whole fleet