Private charter between Southampton and London starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Southampton (BOH) to London (BQH), and from London (BQH) back to Southampton (BOH).
Southampton and London lie approximately 144 km apart (90 mi / 78 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Southampton and London, 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | £7,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | £7,100 – £9,500 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | £7,500 – £11,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | £8,300 – £12,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | £9,100 – £13,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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 Southampton–London 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Southampton, United Kingdom: MoD Boscombe Down, Southampton Airport, Lasham Airfield, Farnborough Airport, Bournemouth Airport and Dunsfold Aerodrome.
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 → London | 302 | 34 min | 16 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (39), Cessna Citation XLS (35), Pilatus PC-12 (31), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (30) |
| London → Southampton | 304 | 33 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (36), Bombardier Challenger 350 (31), Embraer Phenom 300 (22), Embraer Praetor 600 (22) |
606 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
606 business-aviation flights were tracked between Southampton and London from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 11.6 a week, on 283 separate days.
91% were jets and 9% turboprops. 352 flights set out from the Southampton side and 254 from the London side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (63 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Southampton | Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 506 flights; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) – 122 flights; Southampton Airport (SOU) – 90 flights |
| London | Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 506 flights; London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) – 330 flights; London Stansted Airport (STN) – 111 flights; London City Airport (LCY) – 46 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.
| Bournemouth Airport | London Biggin Hill Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGHH / BOH | EGKB / BQH |
| Longest hard runway | 7,454 ft | 5,925 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 38 ft | 598 ft |
| Distance from city | 35 km | 19 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,425 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,620 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,925 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,725 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,025 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,230 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,925 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,720 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,425 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,725 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,425 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,647 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,470 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,725 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,720 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 349 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,420 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 995 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,746 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,025 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,233 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 485 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 625 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,620 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,135 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 75 ft short |
14,260 km 14,080 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 125 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 75 ft short |
12,960 km 12,780 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,125 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · 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)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Demand on Southampton–London comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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.
Roughly 41 min gate to gate across the 144 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Southampton–London 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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 606 business-aviation flights between Southampton and London – about 11.6 a week, flown on 283 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (63 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 506 flights; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) – 122 flights; Southampton Airport (SOU) – 90 flights on the Southampton side, and Farnborough Airport (FAB) – 506 flights; London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) – 330 flights; London Stansted Airport (STN) – 111 flights; London City Airport (LCY) – 46 flights on the London side.
91% of the tracked flights were jets and 9% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation XLS.
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