Charter Edinburgh to Sumburgh privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Edinburgh (EDI) to Sumburgh (LWK), and from Sumburgh (LWK) back to Edinburgh (EDI).
As the crow flies, Edinburgh to Sumburgh is roughly 488 kilometres — 303 miles, or 263 nautical miles.
From £6,300 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Edinburgh and Sumburgh, 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. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | £8,700 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | £8,700 – £12,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 58 min | £9,500 – £13,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 56 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 18m | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Edinburgh–Sumburgh 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Edinburgh Airport, Leuchars Station Airfield and Glasgow Airport.
Sumburgh, United Kingdom: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport.
| Edinburgh Airport | Lerwick / Tingwall Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPH / EDI | EGET / LWK |
| Longest hard runway | 8,392 ft | 5,787 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 43 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 35 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,287 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,190 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,787 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,090 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,587 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,570 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,887 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,787 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,287 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,370 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,587 ft spare |
1,480 km 870 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,287 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,090 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,509 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,587 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 211 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,990 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 857 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,316 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 887 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,095 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 347 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 487 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,190 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 997 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 213 ft short |
14,260 km 13,650 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 13 ft short |
11,112 km 10,502 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 213 ft short |
12,960 km 12,350 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 987 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Sumburgh Airport (4,915 ft, 0 km) · Fair Isle Airport · Foula Airfield
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Edinburgh–Sumburgh when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 02m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Demand on Edinburgh–Sumburgh comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 488 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Edinburgh–Sumburgh 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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