Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 26m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price€8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Fly private between Hamburg and London from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Hamburg (HAM) ⇄ London (LHR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Hamburg and London is about 745 km (463 miles), or 402 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Hamburg to London (and London to Hamburg) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$27,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 26m | 1h 17m – 1h 35m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 21m | 1h 13m – 1h 29m | €13,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 26m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 24m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 21m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 21m | €13,000 – €18,000 (~US$13,500 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 19m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,000 – US$21,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 16m | €15,000 – €21,000 (~US$16,000 – US$23,000) | 6-8 |
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.
The guide range for Hamburg–London is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Hamburg, Germany: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport and Lübeck Blankensee Airport.
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Hamburg: Hamburg (HAM); London: London (BQH, LCY), Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), London, Essex (STN).
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 09:00 UTC.
Hamburg→London runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg → London | 79 | 78 min | 63 min | Cessna Citation XLS (16), Cessna CitationJet (11), Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (6) |
| London → Hamburg | 63 | 71 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (13), Embraer Phenom 300 (12), Cessna CitationJet (8), Cessna Citation Latitude (5) |
142 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | London Heathrow Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EDDH / HAM | EGLL / LHR |
| Longest hard runway | 12,028 ft | 12,799 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 53 ft | 83 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 19 km |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Hamburg to London can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport has 12,028 ft and London Heathrow Airport 12,799 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 745 km.
Alternates within range: Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (8,629 ft, 15 km) · Lübeck Blankensee Airport (6,896 ft, 52 km) · Uetersen-Heist Airfield · Hartenholm Airfield (2,496 ft, 32 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)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Hamburg–London quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 1h 26m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Hamburg–London comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$27,500 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 26m gate to gate over 745 km (463 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Hamburg–London departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: London to Hamburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.