Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 23m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price€8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Bordeaux and London from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Bordeaux (BOD) to London (LHR), and from London (LHR) back to Bordeaux (BOD).
Bordeaux and London lie approximately 739 km apart (459 mi / 399 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$26,500 for a one-way charter between Bordeaux and London, 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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | €12,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 23m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 20m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 18m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 18m | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 16m | €13,000 – €19,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 13m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
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.
On Bordeaux–London, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Bordeaux: Bordeaux (BOD); London: Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), London (BQH, LCY), London, Essex (STN).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Bordeaux→London runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux → London | 19 | 78 min | 64 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Embraer Praetor 600 (2), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (2) |
| London → Bordeaux | 25 | 72 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3), Dassault Falcon 8X (2), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (2) |
44 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | London Heathrow Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | EGLL / LHR |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 12,799 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 162 ft | 83 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 19 km |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Bordeaux to London can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 10,171 ft and London Heathrow Airport 12,799 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 739 km.
Alternates within range: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield · London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 22 km) · London Gatwick Airport (10,883 ft, 36 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 46 km) · London City Airport (4,948 ft, 17 km)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 23m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Bordeaux–London is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$26,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 23m gate to gate over 739 km (459 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bordeaux–London 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.