Fly private between Edinburgh and Southampton from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Edinburgh (EDI) ⇄ Southampton () in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Edinburgh and Southampton lie approximately 544 km apart (338 mi / 294 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$23,000 for a one-way charter between Edinburgh and Southampton, 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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | £9,100 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 12m | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 10m | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 08m | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 08m | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 06m | £9,900 – £14,000 (~US$12,500 – US$17,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 04m | £11,000 – £15,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,000) | 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Edinburgh Airport, Leuchars Station Airfield and Glasgow Airport.
Southampton, United Kingdom: MoD Boscombe Down, Southampton Airport, Lasham Airfield, Farnborough Airport, Bournemouth Airport and Dunsfold Aerodrome.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Edinburgh: Ingliston, Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Leuchars, Fife (ADX); Southampton: Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), Bournemouth (BOH), Southampton (SOU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 11:00 UTC.
Southampton→Edinburgh runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Mon 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 → Southampton | 78 | 59 min | 49 min | Embraer Praetor 600 (19), Cessna Citation XLS (11), Cessna Citation Latitude (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (6) |
| Southampton → Edinburgh | 136 | 62 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (28), Embraer Praetor 600 (28), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (12), Dassault Falcon 2000 (12) |
214 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Edinburgh Airport | MoD Boscombe Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPH / EDI | EGDM |
| Longest hard runway | 8,392 ft | 10,538 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 407 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 35 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Edinburgh to Southampton can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Edinburgh Airport has 8,392 ft and MoD Boscombe Down 10,538 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 544 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) · Southampton Airport (6,191 ft, 0 km) · Lasham Airfield (5,896 ft, 35 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 54 km) · Bournemouth Airport (7,454 ft, 39 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Edinburgh and Southampton.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Edinburgh to Southampton.
Demand on Edinburgh–Southampton 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$9,500 – US$23,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 12m gate to gate across the 544 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Edinburgh–Southampton 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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