10 Best Private Jet Companies in London: Luxury Air Travel in the UK

Updated 20 October 2026.

How we chose: We looked at each company's own website, its fleet or services, where it operates, and its record in our directory of 21,000+ aviation companies. The Flying Engineer has been online since 2012. Companies cannot pay to be on this list or for their position. Featured companies on our directory are always labelled.

London has more private jet companies than any other city in Europe. That is good news if you want to fly, but it makes choosing hard. Below are ten well-known names, what each one does best, and how to pick the right one for your trip.

Quick answer

For a one-off trip, ask a broker such as Global Charter, Air Partner or Victor for quotes. They find the right aircraft for your route and dates. If you fly more than about 25 hours a year, compare jet cards and programs from NetJets and VistaJet. Most London private flights leave from Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill or London City.

The ten companies at a glance

Company	What it is	Best for
Global Charter	Charter broker, London HQ	One-off trips, last-minute flights, pets
Centreline	Operator and aircraft manager, Bristol	Owners and charter from the west of England
VistaJet	Operator with its own fleet	Frequent long-range flyers
NetJets Europe	Fractional ownership and jet cards	People who fly a lot every year
Air Partner	Charter broker since 1961	Group trips, sports teams, events
Luxaviation UK	Operator and aircraft manager	Charter on managed jets, owners
Jetfly	Pilatus fractional ownership	Short runways, smaller airports
Victor	Online charter platform	Booking yourself, clear prices
Sentinel Aviation	Boutique charter and consulting	Complex, personal trips
Titan Airways	VIP airliner charter, Stansted	Large groups of 30 or more

1. Global Charter

Founded: 2020, in London
Head office: 142 Cromwell Road, London
Aircraft access: more than 19,000 aircraft worldwide

Global Charter is an independent charter broker. It owns no aircraft, so it picks the right one for each trip from a worldwide network of checked operators, from light jets to large VIP airliners. It also has offices in Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto and Dubai, with a 24/7 operations team.

Every operator is checked for a valid air operator certificate, insurance, maintenance records and crew records. Global Charter is a member of The Air Charter Association and the NBAA. Each client gets a personal account manager.

Services:

• On-demand and last-minute private jet charter
• Pet-friendly flights
• Group, sports team and corporate charter
• Air ambulance, cargo and helicopter charter
• GC Jet Card and the prepaid GC Flight Fund

2. Centreline

Base: Bristol Airport
What it does: charter, aircraft management, maintenance and FBO

Centreline is based in Bristol, about two hours west of London, and has over 30 years of experience in business aviation. It brings charter, aircraft management, maintenance and its own FBO together in one company, which suits aircraft owners who want one team to handle everything.

Services:

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management for owners
• Aircraft maintenance
• FBO at Bristol, open 24 hours

3. VistaJet

Founded: 2004
What it is: global operator with its own fleet

VistaJet is easy to spot: its Bombardier Challenger and Global jets are silver with a red stripe. It owns its fleet, so cabins and service are the same on every flight. That consistency is the main reason frequent flyers pick it.

Its Program membership gives guaranteed access to the fleet. Direct is for single bookings. The long-range Global 7500 can fly London to Los Angeles or Hong Kong without a stop.

Services:

• Program membership with guaranteed access
• On-demand charter
• Empty leg flights
• Pet travel program

4. NetJets Europe

Founded: 1996 (European arm)
European head office: Lisbon

NetJets made fractional ownership popular: you buy a share of an aircraft type and fly it with short notice. It runs the largest fractional fleet in the world, and the European fleet flies London clients across Europe and beyond, with jets like the Embraer Phenom 300, Cessna Citation Latitude and Bombardier Global 6000.

The size of the fleet is the big advantage: there is usually an aircraft close to where you need it.

Services:

• Fractional ownership
• Leases
• Jet cards
• Corporate accounts with a dedicated manager

5. Air Partner

Founded: 1961
Head office: Gatwick, UK
Owner: part of Wheels Up since 2022

Air Partner is one of the oldest charter brokers in the UK. It has no fleet of its own and finds the right aircraft for each trip, from a helicopter to a large airliner. It is well known for group charter: sports teams, music tours and big corporate events.

Services:

• Private jet charter
• JetCard with fixed hourly rates
• Group charter for teams and events
• Freight charter

6. Luxaviation UK

Formerly: London Executive Aviation
Part of: Luxaviation Group

Luxaviation UK started as London Executive Aviation and is now part of the Luxaviation Group, one of Europe's largest business aviation groups. It manages jets for their owners and charters them out when the owners are not flying, from the Embraer Phenom 300 to the Bombardier Global 6000.

Services:

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management for owners
• Help buying an aircraft
• Maintenance and technical services

7. Jetfly

Founded: 1999
Fleet: Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 only

Jetfly sells shares in Pilatus aircraft: the PC-12 turboprop and the PC-24 jet. Both can use short runways, so you can often land at a small airport much closer to where you are going. For trips to the countryside, the French Alps or small Swiss towns, that can save hours on the road.

Services:

• Fractional ownership of the PC-12 and PC-24
• Co-ownership
• Management for Pilatus owners

8. Victor

Founded: 2011, in London
What it is: online charter platform

Victor lets you compare and book private jets online or in its app. It was one of the first to show the operator, the aircraft and a clear split between its own fee and the operator's price. If you like to see the details and book yourself, it is a good place to start.

Services:

• Online charter booking
• Empty leg alerts
• Multi-stop trips
• Sustainable aviation fuel options

9. Sentinel Aviation

Base: London
What it is: boutique charter and aviation consulting

Sentinel Aviation is a small London team that works more like a private aviation concierge than a big broker. It suits trips with many stops, remote places or special needs, where one person looks after the whole journey.

Services:

• Bespoke charter
• Help buying an aircraft
• Aircraft management
• Helicopter charter

10. Titan Airways

Founded: 1988
Base: London Stansted

Titan Airways is an airline that charters whole aircraft. Its VIP Airbus and Boeing jets carry groups far bigger than any private jet can: sports teams, company trips, music tours and government delegations. You get a private flight with airline crews and maintenance behind it.

Services:

• VIP airliner charter
• Sports team and tour flights
• Corporate shuttles
• Government flights

Which London airport will you fly from?

Private jets in London use several airports. Your broker or operator will suggest the closest one with a slot:

• Farnborough: business aviation only, south west of London
• Luton: very busy for private jets, north of London
• Biggin Hill: south east, close to Canary Wharf and the City
• London City: closest to the City, for smaller jets
• Stansted and RAF Northolt: also used by private flights

See every company at each airport on our London private aviation hub.

How to choose

How often do you fly? Under 25 hours a year, book trip by trip through a broker or Victor. Over 25 hours, compare jet cards, programs and fractional shares.

Is it safe? Ask which operator flies the aircraft and check that it holds a valid air operator certificate. Safety audits such as ARGUS and Wyvern are a good sign. A good broker will tell you all of this without being asked.

What does it cost? As a rough guide, a light jet costs around £4,000 to £6,000 per flight hour and a large-cabin jet £15,000 or more. Prices change with the route, the date and where the aircraft is. Empty legs can be much cheaper: see the cheapest empty legs we found.

Do you want a person or an app? Some people want one account manager who knows them. Others want to compare and book on their phone. Both work: pick the style that suits you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best private jet company in London?

It depends on how you fly. For single trips, brokers such as Global Charter, Air Partner and Victor give the most choice. For frequent flyers, NetJets and VistaJet offer guaranteed access and the same standard on every flight.

How much does a private jet from London cost?

Roughly £4,000 to £6,000 per flight hour for a light jet and £15,000 or more for a large-cabin jet. A short trip such as London to Nice is about two hours in the air. Ask two or three companies for quotes on the same dates.

Which airport do London private jets use?

Mostly Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill and London City, with Stansted and RAF Northolt as well. The best one depends on where you are in London and the size of the aircraft.

What is the difference between a broker and an operator?

An operator owns or runs the aircraft and holds the air operator certificate. A broker finds the right aircraft for you from many operators. Brokers give more choice; operators like VistaJet give the same aircraft and service every time.

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