Fly private between East Midlands and London from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from East Midlands (EMA) to London (FAB), and from London (FAB) back to East Midlands (EMA).
The straight-line distance between East Midlands and London is about 177 km (110 miles), or 96 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between East Midlands and London, 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 43 min | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 39 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 38 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 38 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between East Midlands and London? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
East Midlands, United Kingdom: East Midlands Airport, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Birmingham Airport.
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 09:00 UTC.
London→East Midlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands → London | 140 | 30 min | 22 min | Beech Super King Air (21), Cessna Citation CJ2 (15), Beech Beechjet (12), Embraer Phenom 300 (12) |
| London → East Midlands | 130 | 33 min | — | Embraer Praetor 600 (15), Cessna Citation XLS (14), Pilatus PC-12 (14), Cessna Citation CJ2 (13) |
270 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
270 business-aviation flights were tracked between East Midlands and London from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 5.2 a week, on 198 separate days.
82% were jets and 18% turboprops. 140 flights set out from the East Midlands side and 130 from the London side.
Busiest full month: December 2025 (30 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| East Midlands | East Midlands Airport (EMA) – 151 flights; Birmingham Airport (BHX) – 116 flights; Retford Gamston Airport – 3 flights |
| London | London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) – 114 flights; Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 111 flights; London Stansted Airport (STN) – 37 flights; London City Airport (LCY) – 8 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.
| East Midlands Airport | Farnborough Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGNX / EMA | EGLF / FAB |
| Longest hard runway | 9,495 ft | 8,005 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 306 ft | 238 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 19 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for East Midlands to London can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. East Midlands Airport has 9,495 ft and Farnborough Airport 8,005 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 177 km.
Alternates within range: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome (9,842 ft, 40 km) · Birmingham Airport (10,013 ft, 51 km) · Tatenhill Airfield (3,904 ft, 30 km) · Retford Gamston Airport (3,933 ft, 56 km) · 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)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Our team responds to East Midlands–London quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
East Midlands–London is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 45 min gate to gate across the 177 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day East Midlands–London departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our East Midlands–London charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 270 business-aviation flights between East Midlands and London – about 5.2 a week, flown on 198 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and December 2025 the busiest full month (30 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used East Midlands Airport (EMA) – 151 flights; Birmingham Airport (BHX) – 116 flights; Retford Gamston Airport – 3 flights on the East Midlands side, and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) – 114 flights; Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 111 flights; London Stansted Airport (STN) – 37 flights; London City Airport (LCY) – 8 flights on the London side.
82% of the tracked flights were jets and 18% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ2.
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