Fly private between Glasgow and Sumburgh from US$8,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Glasgow (GLA) to Sumburgh (LWK) and Sumburgh to Glasgow — timed and priced alike.
Glasgow and Sumburgh lie approximately 516 km apart (320 mi / 278 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Glasgow–Sumburgh spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | £8,700 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 04m | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 03m | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 01m | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 01m | £8,700 – £12,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 00m | £9,500 – £13,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 58 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 22m | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 18m | £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.
Every Glasgow–Sumburgh quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Glasgow, United Kingdom: Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport.
Sumburgh, United Kingdom: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport.
| Glasgow Airport | Lerwick / Tingwall Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPF / GLA | EGET / LWK |
| Longest hard runway | 8,730 ft | 5,787 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 26 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 1,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,787 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,587 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,535 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,887 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,787 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,287 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,587 ft spare |
1,480 km 835 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,287 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,509 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,005 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,587 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 211 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,955 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 857 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 887 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,095 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,575 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 347 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 487 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 997 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 213 ft short |
14,260 km 13,615 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 13 ft short |
11,112 km 10,467 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 213 ft short |
12,960 km 12,315 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 987 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (9,800 ft, 42 km) · Edinburgh Airport (8,392 ft, 67 km) · Cumbernauld Airport (2,690 ft, 31 km) · Strathaven Airfield · Sumburgh Airport (4,915 ft, 0 km) · Fair Isle Airport · Foula Airfield
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Glasgow and Sumburgh is built around your itinerary.
Those 1h 04m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The Glasgow to Sumburgh route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 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 04m gate to gate over 516 km (320 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Glasgow–Sumburgh departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Glasgow–Sumburgh 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.
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