Charter Edinburgh to Sumburgh privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m in the air. 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 | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | 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 airborne 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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