Stirling Access

Private Aviation

Affordable Private Jets

Private jet flights don't have to cost a fortune. Empty legs from £1,200. Light jets from £3,500. Tell our concierge your budget.

How much does it actually cost?

Empty Legs

From £1,200

One-way repositioning flights. Best value, fixed dates/routes. Save 50-75%.

Best for: Flexible travellers who can match the schedule

Light Jets

From £3,500

4-6 seats, short European routes under 3 hours. Phenom 300, Citation CJ3.

Best for: Couples and small groups on short hops

Turboprops

From £2,500

4-8 seats, very short routes, access small airstrips. Pilatus PC-12.

Best for: Remote destinations, island hops, short transfers

Midsize Jets

From £6,000

6-9 seats, 3-5 hour range. Citation XLS, Hawker 800. Stand-up cabin.

Best for: Groups needing comfort on medium routes

Group Charter

From £4,000 pp

Share a heavy jet or airliner with others. 10-50 seats.

Best for: Large groups, corporate events, sports teams

5 ways to fly private for less

1

Book empty legs

Aircraft flying empty between bookings. Same jet, same crew, 50-75% cheaper. Our concierge monitors availability across our broker network.

2

Be flexible on dates

Midweek flights are cheaper. Shoulder season beats peak. Even 1-2 days of flexibility can save thousands.

3

Choose the right aircraft

Don't fly a heavy jet when a light jet will do. London to Paris in a Phenom 300 costs half what a Challenger 350 would.

4

Fly one-way

Return flights cost 1.85x one-way, not 2x. But if your return is flexible, two one-way legs (or one empty leg) may be cheaper.

5

Use a concierge, not a broker

Brokers mark up. Our AI concierge finds the best price across multiple brokers simultaneously — and it's free.

Popular affordable routes

London → Paris

1hr flight time

£3,800

London → Amsterdam

1hr flight time

£3,500

London → Edinburgh

1hr 15m flight time

£4,200

London → Geneva

1hr 40m flight time

£5,200

London → Dublin

1hr 10m flight time

£4,000

London → Nice

2hr flight time

£5,800

Estimates for light jet, one-way. Actual prices depend on availability and date.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to fly private?

Empty leg flights are the cheapest option — these are repositioning flights where an aircraft needs to fly somewhere without passengers. You can save 50-75% compared to standard charter. Light jets on short European routes (London to Paris, Amsterdam, Edinburgh) start from around £3,500 one-way.

How much does a cheap private jet cost?

A light jet on a short European route costs £3,500-6,000 one-way. Empty legs can bring this down to £1,200-3,000. Turboprops are even cheaper for very short routes. The cost depends on distance, aircraft type, and availability.

Are empty leg flights reliable?

Empty legs are real flights on real aircraft, operated by the same crews and to the same safety standards as regular charter. The catch is flexibility — they fly on fixed dates between fixed airports. If the schedule works for you, it's the best deal in private aviation.

Can I fly private for under £5,000?

Yes. Light jets on routes under 2 hours (London to Paris, Geneva, Edinburgh, Amsterdam) regularly come in under £5,000 one-way. Empty legs can be significantly cheaper. Our concierge can find the best option for your route and budget.

What's the difference between a cheap private jet and first class?

Even on a budget private jet, you get: your own terminal (no queues), 15-minute check-in, choice of departure time, privacy, and often a shorter total journey time. A light jet to Paris takes 1 hour flight time with 15 minutes at each end — versus 4+ hours door-to-door on commercial.

Tell us your budget

Our AI concierge finds the most affordable option for your route. Free — no fees, no membership.

Talk to our concierge