Private charter between Edinburgh and Southend starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southend (SEN), and from Southend (SEN) back to Edinburgh (EDI).
As the crow flies, Edinburgh to Southend is roughly 555 kilometres — 345 miles, or 300 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$22,500 for a one-way charter between Edinburgh and Southend, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 10m | 1h 03m – 1h 17m | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | £9,100 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 10m | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 08m | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 07m | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 07m | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 05m | £9,900 – £14,000 (~US$12,500 – US$17,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 03m | £11,000 – £15,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Edinburgh–Southend charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Edinburgh Airport, Leuchars Station Airfield and Glasgow Airport.
Southend, United Kingdom: London Southend Airport, London Stansted Airport, Wattisham Airfield, London Biggin Hill Airport and North Weald Airfield.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Edinburgh: Glasgow (GLA), Ingliston, Edinburgh (EDI); Southend: London (BQH, LCY), London, Essex (STN), Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SEN).
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 09:00 UTC.
Edinburgh→Southend runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Southend | 86 | 68 min | 44 min | Pilatus PC-12 (13), Beech Super King Air (9), Cessna Citation XLS (8), Embraer Praetor 600 (7) |
| Southend → Edinburgh | 95 | 64 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (15), Embraer Phenom 300 (11), Pilatus PC-12 (10), Bombardier Challenger 350 (9) |
181 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Edinburgh Airport | London Southend Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPH / EDI | EGMC / SEN |
| Longest hard runway | 8,392 ft | 6,089 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 49 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Edinburgh to Southend can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: London Southend Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,089 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 89 ft to spare. The leg is 555 km.
Alternates within range: Leuchars Station Airfield (8,491 ft, 57 km) · Glasgow Airport (8,730 ft, 67 km) · Dundee Airport (4,593 ft, 60 km) · Fife Airport (2,296 ft, 28 km) · London Stansted Airport (10,003 ft, 47 km) · Wattisham Airfield (7,953 ft, 65 km) · London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 53 km) · North Weald Airfield (6,332 ft, 41 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Edinburgh–Southend when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 555 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Edinburgh and Southend.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Edinburgh–Southend is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 10m gate to gate over 555 km (345 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Edinburgh–Southend departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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