Private charter between Inverness and Sumburgh starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Inverness (INV) to Sumburgh (LWK) and Sumburgh to Inverness — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Inverness and Sumburgh is about 336 km (209 miles), or 181 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Inverness and Sumburgh, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 58 min | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 49 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Inverness, United Kingdom: Inverness Airport.
Sumburgh, United Kingdom: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport.
| Inverness Airport | Lerwick / Tingwall Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPE / INV | EGET / LWK |
| Longest hard runway | 6,194 ft | 5,787 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 31 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 1,380 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,787 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,587 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,760 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,887 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,990 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,787 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,480 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,287 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,560 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,587 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,060 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,287 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,509 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,230 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,587 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,480 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 211 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,180 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 857 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,506 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 887 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,980 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,095 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 347 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,980 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 487 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,380 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 997 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,980 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 213 ft short |
14,260 km 13,840 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 13 ft short |
11,112 km 10,692 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 213 ft short |
12,960 km 12,540 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 987 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Easter Airfield · Dornoch Airfield · Easterton Glider Field · Feshiebridge Glider Field · Sumburgh Airport (4,915 ft, 0 km) · Fair Isle Airport · Foula Airfield
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Inverness–Sumburgh is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
The Inverness to Sumburgh route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 00m gate to gate across the 336 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Inverness–Sumburgh 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: Sumburgh to Inverness runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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