Private jet charter New York to London

The overnight classic: leave Teterboro after dinner, land at Farnborough or Luton for breakfast. Under seven hours non-stop with the jet stream behind you.

Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in pounds sterling for this route.

Distance
3,460 miles
Flight time
about 6 hours 45
Indicative one way
from £37,000
Departs from
4 airports around New York
Arrives at
4 airports in London
Same day
Usually within 24 hours

Dinner in Manhattan, breakfast in London

New York to London is the most flown private route across the Atlantic. Eastbound is the shorter direction, with the jet stream behind you: a heavy jet crosses in about six hours forty-five. Ultra-long-range cabins are 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 overnight the natural pattern. Leave Teterboro at 8 pm, sleep, and land at Farnborough at 8 am with the day ahead. Farnborough opens at 7 am and Biggin Hill at 6.30 am, so we time the departure to the airport; Luton and Stansted are open around the clock.

Teterboro caps aircraft at 100,000 lb, so VIP airliners leave from JFK or Newark; Westchester is the quieter departure 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 New York and the private jet airports in London: FBOs, customs and curfews, side by side.

Manhattan at night from the air, the Empire State and Chrysler buildings lit
Teterboro for Manhattan, Westchester for the Upper East Side and Connecticut, JFK or Newark for the largest cabins and international customs.

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 London, repositioning and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates.

Aircraft are based at both ends, so one-way pricing on this route is competitive. Tell us your dates and we confirm the figure in writing, in sterling 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 with a fuel stop £37,000
Heavy jet Legacy 650, Falcon 900, Gulfstream G450 12 to 14 6h 45m non-stop £50,000
Ultra-long-range jet Global 6000, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 7X 13 to 16 6h 30m non-stop £63,000
VIP airliner Airbus ACJ319, Boeing Business Jet 18 to 48 6h 45m non-stop £110,000

Figures in pounds sterling, 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 depart from JFK or Newark rather than Teterboro.

Departure airports in New York

Teterboro handles most of New York's private departures, but it caps aircraft weight and closes to noisy movements overnight, so the largest cabins and some late flights go from Westchester, Newark or JFK.

Private jet airports in New York compared: FBOs, customs and curfews

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.

Arrival airports in London

Arriving in London, the airport follows the rest of your day: Farnborough for the west and Surrey, Biggin Hill for the City, Luton for the north and for late arrivals, Stansted for the largest cabins.

Flying private to London from anywhere: airports, aircraft and prices

Which London airport to land at: the private jet airports compared

London office towers lit in the evening, seen across the river
Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill and Stansted share London's private traffic; the right one depends on where you start and how late you leave.
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.

Aircraft that cross non-stop

Anything from a heavy jet upwards flies New York to London without a stop. The Legacy 650 in our fleet is our standard proposal. The Gulfstream G650 is quieter and faster, with a lower cabin altitude that makes an overnight flight feel shorter. Super-midsize jets cross with one fuel stop for a lower price. For large groups, VIP airliners depart from JFK into Stansted or Luton.

Aircraft pages for this route: Bombardier Challenger 350, Embraer Praetor 600, Cessna Citation X+, Bombardier Challenger 605, Embraer Legacy 650, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, Dassault Falcon 900, Gulfstream G550, Embraer Lineage 1000.

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 under seven hours. The Legacy 650 in our fleet crosses with margin.

See the Legacy 650
02

Ultra-long-range

Thirteen to sixteen seats, a bedroom and a lower cabin altitude for a proper night's sleep. The Gulfstream G650 makes Teterboro to London in about six and a half hours.

See the Gulfstream G650
03

Large groups

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

See the whole fleet

When London fills up

London is busy all year, but on these dates the airports' slots and parking go first and the aircraft based here are spoken for.

  1. June Royal Ascot and the summer season Five days of racing and a full social calendar. Farnborough is at capacity for arrivals from the Gulf and the US.
  2. Late June to July Wimbledon Two weeks of steady inbound traffic, with the finals weekend the tightest.
  3. July, even years Farnborough International Airshow Farnborough closes to most business traffic for the show week; flights move to Luton, Biggin Hill and Stansted.
  4. October Frieze London Collectors and galleries arrive in the same week. Biggin Hill and Farnborough parking fills early.
  5. December to January Christmas and New Year Outbound to the Gulf, the Caribbean and the Alps peaks in the fortnight before Christmas; the return wave is the first week of January.

London to New York

The return leaves from Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill or Stansted and lands at Teterboro, Westchester, JFK or Newark. Westbound into the headwind allow about seven and a half hours non-stop; the morning departure from London lands in New York before lunch.

In UN week and over Thanksgiving, Teterboro's arrival slots are the scarce resource, and Westchester or Newark carry the overflow. We secure the return slot when we book the outbound.

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

See the London to New York route

More private jet routes from New York and into London

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

From New York

Into London

Frequently asked questions

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

Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about £37,000 in a super-midsize jet; about £50,000 in a heavy jet; about £63,000 in an ultra-long-range jet; about £110,000 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 6 hours 45 flight time for the cabins shown on this page, 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 New York: Teterboro, Westchester County, John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty. Into London: Farnborough, London Luton, Biggin Hill and London Stansted. Each is described above with its drive time and the operators that handle private flights there.

How do immigration and customs work on arrival?

UK Border Force clears private arrivals inside the FBO, usually in minutes. Passport details go to the handler in advance; most nationalities need an ETA or visa, which we confirm when we book.

Can my dog travel with me?

Dogs and cats fly in the cabin. Entering the UK, a pet needs a microchip, rabies vaccination and a health certificate, and must arrive at an approved airport; 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 London 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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