Private jet charter London to New York

The transatlantic staple: seven and a half hours non-stop from Farnborough or Luton to Teterboro, landing twenty-five minutes from Midtown with the working day still ahead.

Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in US dollars for this route.

Distance
3,460 miles
Flight time
about 7 and a half hours
Indicative one way
from $55,000
Departs from
4 airports around London
Arrives at
4 airports in New York
Same day
Usually within 24 hours

Breakfast in London, lunch in Manhattan

London to New York is the most flown private route across the Atlantic, and the fleets on both sides reflect it. A heavy jet such as the Legacy 650 or Falcon 900LX flies it non-stop in about seven and a half hours against the westbound headwind; an ultra-long-range cabin is faster and quieter; a super-midsize jet refuels at Gander or Shannon and arrives about an hour later at a lower price.

The five-hour time difference makes the morning departure the classic pattern: leave Farnborough at 9 am and land at Teterboro at 11.30 am local time. Customs clears at the FBO by prior arrangement, and Midtown is twenty-five to forty minutes away.

Teterboro caps aircraft at 100,000 lb, so VIP airliners use JFK or Newark, and Westchester is the quieter choice for the Upper East Side and Connecticut.

Which airport to leave from and which to land at are set out in our guides to the private jet airports in London and the private jet airports in New York: FBOs, customs and curfews, side by side.

London office towers lit in the evening, seen across the river
Farnborough for the west, Luton for the north and late departures, Biggin Hill for the City, Stansted for the largest cabins.

What the flight costs

Prices below are indicative one-way figures for the whole aircraft, not per seat. They cover the flight, crew and fuel; parking in New York, repositioning and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates.

Because aircraft are based at both ends, one-way pricing on this route is as good as it gets. Tell us your dates and we confirm the figure in writing, in dollars or the currency you prefer.

The hourly rate for each cabin, and what moves a quote up or down, are in our guide to private jet charter costs.

CabinTypical aircraftSeatsFlight timeIndicative one way, from
Super-midsize jet Challenger 350, Praetor 600 8 to 9 8h 45m with a fuel stop $55,000
Heavy jet Legacy 650, Falcon 900, Gulfstream G450 12 to 14 7h 30m non-stop $75,000
Ultra-long-range jet Global 6000, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 7X 13 to 16 7h non-stop $98,000
VIP airliner Airbus ACJ319, Boeing Business Jet 18 to 48 7h 30m non-stop $170,000

Figures in US dollars, one way, indicative. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted.

Super-midsize jets refuel at Gander or Shannon, adding about an hour. VIP airliners land at JFK or Newark rather than Teterboro.

Departure airports in London

London has more private airports than any other city in Europe. The choice comes down to where you start, how late you want to leave, and how large the aircraft is.

Private jet airports in London compared: FBOs, customs and curfews

FAB

Farnborough

Best for
West London, Surrey, Berkshire
Drive
Under an hour to central London
FBO
Farnborough Airport, single terminal

The UK's only dedicated business aviation airport. Open 7 am to 10 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 8 pm at weekends, so a late flight means Luton or Stansted.

LTN

London Luton

Best for
North London, Hertfordshire, late departures
Drive
45 to 60 min from Mayfair
FBO
Signature, Harrods Aviation (The Omnia)

Open around the clock, with a slot for every flight; night slots are rationed to the quietest aircraft. Takes large cabins.

BQH

Biggin Hill

Best for
The City, Canary Wharf, Kent
Drive
Under 50 min to central London
FBO
Biggin Hill Executive Handling, Jetex

Six-minute helicopter to Battersea. Open 6.30 am to 11 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 10 pm at weekends.

STN

London Stansted

Best for
Large aircraft, north-east London, Cambridge
Drive
About 45 min to the City
FBO
Harrods Aviation, Universal Aviation, London Jet Centre, Inflite

The longest runway around London, so the usual home for Boeing and Airbus business jets. Open around the clock by slot, with restricted nights.

Arrival airports in New York

Teterboro is the usual New York arrival for anything up to an ultra-long-range jet. VIP airliners and most international customs arrivals use JFK or Newark; Westchester is the quieter option for the Upper East Side and Connecticut.

Flying private to New York from anywhere: airports, aircraft and prices

Which New York airport to land at: the private jet airports compared

Manhattan at night from the air, the Empire State and Chrysler buildings lit
Teterboro is the city's private airport, twenty-five minutes from Midtown; Westchester serves the Upper East Side and Connecticut.
TEB

Teterboro

Best for
Manhattan, Midtown, the West Side
Drive
25 to 40 min to Midtown
FBO
Signature (three terminals), Jet Aviation, Atlantic

The busiest private airport in the US. No aircraft may weigh more than 100,000 lb on the day, so VIP airliners go to JFK or Newark. Voluntary quiet hours 11 pm to 6 am; customs at Jet Aviation or Hangar 1, 7.30 am to 11.15 pm.

HPN

Westchester County

Best for
Upper East Side, Westchester, Greenwich
Drive
45 to 60 min to Midtown
FBO
Signature, Atlantic, Million Air

Quieter ramp and easier parking than Teterboro, with customs at the FBO. Operators are asked not to fly between midnight and 6.30 am.

JFK

John F. Kennedy International

Best for
VIP airliners, international arrivals, Brooklyn and Long Island
Drive
45 to 60 min to Midtown
FBO
Modern Aviation

Customs around the clock and no weight limit. The choice for Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets.

EWR

Newark Liberty

Best for
New Jersey, the West Side, large aircraft
Drive
30 to 45 min to Midtown
FBO
Signature

Customs around the clock, no weight limit, and the only FBO is Signature. Useful when Teterboro is closed by weather or a security restriction.

Aircraft that cross non-stop

Anything from a heavy jet upwards flies London to New York without a stop. The Legacy 650 in our fleet is the usual first proposal; the Gulfstream G650 is the quieter, faster option; super-midsize jets cross with one fuel stop for a lower price. For large groups the Lineage 1000 and the VIP airliners follow, from Stansted or Luton into JFK.

Aircraft pages for this route: Embraer Praetor 600, Bombardier Challenger 605, Embraer Legacy 650, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, Dassault Falcon 900, Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Global 6000, Bombardier Global 6500, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, Bombardier Global 7500, Embraer Lineage 1000, Airbus Corporate Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Airbus ACJ319neo, Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 7.

A Bombardier Global business jet on approach against a clear sky
Aircraft are drawn from operators at both ends of the route, so positioning is rarely the constraint.
01

Heavy jets

Twelve to fourteen seats and a stand-up cabin, non-stop in about seven and a half hours. The Legacy 650 in our fleet crosses with margin.

See the Legacy 650
02

Ultra-long-range

Thirteen to sixteen seats and a lower cabin altitude for a fresher arrival. The Gulfstream G650 makes London to Teterboro in about seven hours.

See the Gulfstream G650
03

Large groups

Eighteen seats and above in the Lineage 1000, Airbus Corporate Jet or Boeing Business Jet, into JFK or Newark.

See the whole fleet

When New York fills up

New York's private airports run near capacity all year. On these dates a temporary flight restriction or a slot programme can change the airport you use, so we plan them early.

  1. September United Nations General Assembly The week of the General Debate brings flight restrictions and a slot programme at Teterboro; Westchester and Newark absorb the overflow.
  2. Late August to September US Open Two weeks of inbound traffic to Westchester and Teterboro, peaking on the finals weekend.
  3. February and September Fashion Week Short, intense weeks of European arrivals; Teterboro parking is the constraint.
  4. Thanksgiving The long weekend The Wednesday before and the Sunday after are the busiest private days of the year on the East Coast.
  5. December to January Christmas and New Year Outbound to Florida, the Caribbean and the mountains peaks in the week before Christmas.
  6. Summer Fridays The Hamptons and Nantucket Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings from May to September fill the light jets and helicopters.

New York to London

The return leaves from Teterboro, Westchester, JFK or Newark and lands at whichever London airport suits the rest of your day. Eastbound the jet stream helps: allow six and a half to seven hours non-stop. The overnight departure from Teterboro at 8 pm lands in London around 8 am.

Farnborough opens at 7 am and Biggin Hill at 6.30 am, so an early-morning arrival needs a little timing; Luton and Stansted are open around the clock. In UN week and over Thanksgiving, Teterboro's slots are the scarce resource, and we secure the return when we book the outbound.

Flying into London from somewhere else? The airports, aircraft and prices from each city are on our page for private jet charter to London.

See the New York to London route

More private jet routes from London and into New York

Each route has its own page: flight time, the airports at both ends, the aircraft that suit the leg and an indicative price.

From London

Into New York

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet from London to New York cost?

Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about $55,000 in a super-midsize jet; about $75,000 in a heavy jet; about $98,000 in a ultra-long-range jet; about $170,000 in a vip airliner. Repositioning, overnight parking and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates, and a return with the aircraft waiting is usually priced well below two one-way flights.

How long is the flight?

About 7 and a half hours flight time, depending on the aircraft, the winds and the airports at each end. Every cabin class listed flies it without a stop.

Which airports can I use?

From London: Farnborough, London Luton, Biggin Hill and London Stansted. Into New York: Teterboro, Westchester County, John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty. Each is described above with its drive time and the operators that handle private flights there.

How do immigration and customs work on arrival?

International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection at the FBO at JFK, Newark or Westchester, or at Teterboro by prior arrangement. ESTA or a visa is required for most nationalities; we confirm when we book.

Can my dog travel with me?

Pets travel in the cabin. Entering the US, a dog needs a microchip, a CDC import form and a rabies vaccination record from most countries; we arrange the paperwork with the handler.

Can I pay for the charter with crypto?

Yes. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted. Tell us your preferred coin and we confirm the network and payment instructions with the contract.

Do you arrange the car at each end?

Yes. We coordinate chauffeured cars on both ends, so a car meets you at the aircraft in New York and the driver knows the airport's private terminal.

Where would you like to fly?

Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will take care of the charter arrangements and discuss crypto payment if you prefer.

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