Private charter between Cardiff and Jersey starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Cardiff () ⇄ Jersey (JER) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Cardiff and Jersey lie approximately 260 km apart (161 mi / 140 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Cardiff and Jersey, 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 45 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
What determines the price between Cardiff and Jersey? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Cardiff, United Kingdom: MOD St Athan, Cardiff International Airport, Bristol Airport and Royal Marines Base Chivenor.
Jersey, Jersey: Jersey Airport, Guernsey Airport and Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Cardiff→Jersey runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff → Jersey | 42 | 39 min | 28 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (23), Beech Super King Air (9), Bombardier Challenger (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2) |
| Jersey → Cardiff | 83 | 36 min | — | Dassault Falcon 8X (26), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (23), Beech Super King Air (16), Cessna Citation XLS (9) |
125 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| MOD St Athan | Jersey Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGSY | EGJJ / JER |
| Longest hard runway | 5,997 ft | 5,594 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 163 ft | 277 ft |
| Distance from city | 6 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Cardiff International Airport (7,723 ft, 0 km) · Bristol Airport (6,598 ft, 44 km) · Royal Marines Base Chivenor (6,014 ft, 66 km) · Swansea Airport (4,429 ft, 55 km) · Guernsey Airport (5,194 ft, 39 km) · Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport (7,218 ft, 69 km) · Granville Airport (3,150 ft, 59 km) · Lessay Airfield
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Cardiff and Jersey is built around your itinerary.
The 55 min airborne is uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Demand on Cardiff–Jersey comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 55 min in the air over 260 km (161 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Cardiff–Jersey charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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