Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time58 min
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price£7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Fly private between Birmingham and Edinburgh from US$8,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) and Edinburgh to Birmingham — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Birmingham to Edinburgh is roughly 403 kilometres — 250 miles, or 218 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Birmingham and Edinburgh, 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | £8,700 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 58 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 56 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 55 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 55 min | £8,700 – £12,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 54 min | £9,500 – £13,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 52 min | £10,000 – £15,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 12m | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 09m | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Birmingham–Edinburgh 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Birmingham, United Kingdom: Birmingham Airport, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and East Midlands Airport.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Edinburgh Airport, Leuchars Station Airfield and Glasgow Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Birmingham: Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), Staverton, Gloucestershire (GLO); Edinburgh: Ingliston, Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 09:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham → Edinburgh | 26 | 49 min | 40 min | Beech Super King Air (8), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (2), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Edinburgh → Birmingham | 33 | 51 min | — | Beech Super King Air (13), Embraer Praetor 600 (4), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
59 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Birmingham Airport | Edinburgh Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGBB / BHX | EGPH / EDI |
| Longest hard runway | 10,013 ft | 8,392 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 327 ft | 135 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Birmingham to Edinburgh can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Birmingham Airport has 10,013 ft and Edinburgh Airport 8,392 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 403 km.
Alternates within range: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome (9,842 ft, 42 km) · East Midlands Airport (9,495 ft, 51 km) · Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport (3,878 ft, 35 km) · Tatenhill Airfield (3,904 ft, 40 km) · 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)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Birmingham–Edinburgh charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Demand on Birmingham–Edinburgh comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic 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 very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 403 km (250 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Birmingham–Edinburgh 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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