Fly private between Southampton and East Midlands from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Southampton (SOU) to East Midlands (EMA), and from East Midlands (EMA) back to Southampton (SOU).
Southampton and East Midlands lie approximately 209 km apart (130 mi / 113 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Southampton–East Midlands spans US$8,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 49 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 47 min | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 41 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 40 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
The guide range for Southampton–East Midlands is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Southampton, United Kingdom: MoD Boscombe Down, Southampton Airport, Lasham Airfield, Farnborough Airport, Bournemouth Airport and Dunsfold Aerodrome.
East Midlands, United Kingdom: East Midlands Airport, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Birmingham Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton → East Midlands | 111 | 33 min | 24 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (32), Cessna Citation XLS (14), Beech Super King Air (9), Cessna Citation CJ2 (8) |
| East Midlands → Southampton | 93 | 32 min | — | Beech Super King Air (28), Cessna Citation CJ2 (9), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (8), Embraer Phenom 300 (7) |
204 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
204 business-aviation flights were tracked between Southampton and East Midlands from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.9 a week, on 154 separate days.
61% were jets and 39% turboprops. 111 flights set out from the Southampton side and 93 from the East Midlands side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (25 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Southampton | Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 111 flights; Southampton Airport (SOU) – 66 flights; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) – 27 flights |
| East Midlands | East Midlands Airport (EMA) – 149 flights; Birmingham Airport (BHX) – 54 flights; Retford Gamston Airport – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Southampton Airport | East Midlands Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGHI / SOU | EGNX / EMA |
| Longest hard runway | 6,191 ft | 9,495 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 44 ft | 306 ft |
| Distance from city | 35 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Southampton to East Midlands can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Southampton Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,191 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 191 ft to spare. The leg is 209 km.
Alternates within range: Southampton Airport (6,191 ft, 0 km) · Lasham Airfield (5,896 ft, 35 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 54 km) · Bournemouth Airport (7,454 ft, 39 km) · Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome (9,842 ft, 40 km) · Birmingham Airport (10,013 ft, 51 km) · Tatenhill Airfield (3,904 ft, 30 km) · Retford Gamston Airport (3,933 ft, 56 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Our team responds to Southampton–East Midlands quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Southampton–East Midlands sector leaves when you do.
The Southampton to East Midlands 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$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 49 min gate to gate over 209 km (130 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Southampton–East Midlands 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 204 business-aviation flights between Southampton and East Midlands – about 3.9 a week, flown on 154 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (25 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 111 flights; Southampton Airport (SOU) – 66 flights; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) – 27 flights on the Southampton side, and East Midlands Airport (EMA) – 149 flights; Birmingham Airport (BHX) – 54 flights; Retford Gamston Airport – 1 flights on the East Midlands side.
61% of the tracked flights were jets and 39% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beechcraft Super King Air 350.
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