London Luton Airport
EGGW, Luton, Luton, United Kingdom
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (7,093 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 35 miles to central London
Luton airport guide
Private Jet Charter to London
London has several private-aviation airports, and choosing the right one can save an hour or more on the road.
- Main airport
- LTN / EGGW
- Elevation
- 526 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (7,093 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to London
Luton and Farnborough handle the most business aviation, with runways for heavy jets. Biggin Hill is southeast of the city, and London City is the closest to central London but only certain jets are approved for its steep approach.
From New York, a heavy jet flies to London nonstop in about 6 hr 30 min.
London Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Farnborough Airport
EGLF, Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (8,005 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 40 miles to central London
Farnborough airport guideLondon Biggin Hill Airport
EGKB, London, United Kingdom
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (5,925 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to central London
Biggin Hill airport guideLondon City Airport
EGLC, London, United Kingdom
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (4,948 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 7 miles to the City of London
London City airport guideBefore You Book London
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Luton for north London; Farnborough for the West End and southwest; Biggin Hill for southeast London; London City for the financial district.
Entry
You clear UK immigration and customs on arrival.
When Demand Peaks in London
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June and July
- Royal Ascot and Wimbledon bring heavy traffic.
- Year-round
- Steady business demand.
Flight Times and Prices to London
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LTN for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 3,440 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 40 min$61,000–$93,500 | 6 hr 25 min$80,000–$139,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,414 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 5 min$125,500–$218,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,411 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 30 min$78,000–$119,500 | 8 hr 15 min$102,000–$177,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,726 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 45 min$109,000–$190,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 3,936 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 35 min$69,500–$106,500 | 7 hr 20 min$91,000–$158,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,832 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr$111,500–$194,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,336 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 55 min$123,500–$215,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,202 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 40 min$120,500–$209,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet New York to London
TEBNew York
FABLondon
- Super-midsize jet
- 6 hr 45 min
- Heavy jet
- 6 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $46,500
Private Jet Nice to London
NCENice
LTNLondon
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 40 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 5 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for London
From the US East Coast, choose a heavy or ultra-long-range jet.
London Private Jet Questions
Which London airport is best for private jets?
It depends where you are going: Luton for north London, Farnborough for the West End and the southwest, London City for the City and Canary Wharf.
How long is a private flight from New York to London?
About 6 hr 30 min eastbound in a heavy jet.
