16Oct
Fri
Cessna Citation CJ2 Light jet, 6 seats
US$ 5,390
whole aircraft
Private jet from Köln to London
We have seen 3 empty legs from Köln to London, from US$ 4,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 5,200–10,400. 288 nm, about 1h05 in the air.
- Distance
- 288 nm
- Flight time
- 1h05
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 5,390
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 10,400
Published flights
31Oct
Sat
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop, 8 seats
US$ 4,790
whole aircraft
15Nov
Sun
Honda HondaJet Very light jet, 5 seats
US$ 6,390
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,790
- Median price
- US$ 5,390
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h26 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,000–US$ 8,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h15 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,500–US$ 9,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h05 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 5,200–US$ 10,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h03 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,300–US$ 12,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 5,390, against US$ 10,400 for a full charter on a light jet: about 48% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Köln
- Cologne Bonn Airport CGN0 km from the centre
- Düsseldorf Airport DUS54 km from the centre
- Mönchengladbach Airport MGL60 km from the centre
- Siegerland Airport SGE68 km from the centre
- Essen-Mülheim Airport ESS61 km from the centre
Airports in London
- London Heathrow Airport LHR0 km from the centre
- London Gatwick Airport LGW41 km from the centre
- London Luton Airport LTN45 km from the centre
- London Stansted Airport STN66 km from the centre
- RAF Northolt NHT10 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Köln to London?
A full charter runs about US$ 5,200–10,400 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,790, with a median of US$ 5,390.
How long is the flight from Köln to London?
It is 288 nautical miles (533 km): about 1h05 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Köln → London?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ2, Honda HondaJet, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from Köln to London right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 4,790. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Köln: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL). In London: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, London to Köln?
The return route has its own page, with 4 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.