Private charter between Southampton and Bristol starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Southampton (SOU) to Bristol (BRS), and from Bristol (BRS) back to Southampton (SOU).
The straight-line distance between Southampton and Bristol is about 106 km (66 miles), or 57 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Southampton and Bristol, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 min | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 33 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 32 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Southampton–Bristol is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Southampton, United Kingdom: MoD Boscombe Down, Southampton Airport, Lasham Airfield, Farnborough Airport, Bournemouth Airport and Dunsfold Aerodrome.
Bristol, United Kingdom: Bristol Airport, MOD St Athan, Cardiff International Airport and Cotswold Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 09:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton → Bristol | 35 | 28 min | 20 min | Embraer Praetor 600 (7), Cessna Citation XLS (6), Beech Super King Air (4), Bombardier Challenger (3) |
| Bristol → Southampton | 29 | 28 min | 16 min | Beech Super King Air (8), Embraer Praetor 600 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Gulfstream G650 (2) |
64 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
64 business-aviation flights were tracked between Southampton and Bristol from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.2 a week, on 53 separate days.
72% were jets and 28% turboprops. 35 flights set out from the Southampton side and 29 from the Bristol side.
Busiest full month: December 2025 (9 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Southampton | Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 47 flights; Southampton Airport (SOU) – 10 flights; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) – 7 flights |
| Bristol | Bristol Airport (BRS) – 33 flights; Cardiff International Airport (CWL) – 24 flights; Cotswold Airport (GBA) – 7 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Southampton Airport | Bristol Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGHI / SOU | EGGD / BRS |
| Longest hard runway | 6,191 ft | 6,598 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 44 ft | 622 ft |
| Distance from city | 35 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Southampton to Bristol can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Southampton Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,191 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 191 ft to spare. The leg is 106 km.
Alternates within range: Southampton Airport (6,191 ft, 0 km) · Lasham Airfield (5,896 ft, 35 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 54 km) · Bournemouth Airport (7,454 ft, 39 km) · MOD St Athan (5,997 ft, 50 km) · Cardiff International Airport (7,723 ft, 44 km) · Cotswold Airport (6,591 ft, 56 km) · Gloucestershire Airport (4,695 ft, 68 km)
Guide pricing on Southampton–Bristol is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$13,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel Southampton–Bristol with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Demand on Southampton–Bristol comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 36 min gate to gate across the 106 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Southampton–Bristol charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Southampton–Bristol charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Bristol to Southampton runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 64 business-aviation flights between Southampton and Bristol – about 1.2 a week, flown on 53 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and December 2025 the busiest full month (9 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 47 flights; Southampton Airport (SOU) – 10 flights; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) – 7 flights on the Southampton side, and Bristol Airport (BRS) – 33 flights; Cardiff International Airport (CWL) – 24 flights; Cotswold Airport (GBA) – 7 flights on the Bristol side.
72% of the tracked flights were jets and 28% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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