12Dec
Sat
Embraer Legacy 500/Praetor 600 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 11,290
whole aircraft
Private jet from London to Cardiff
We have seen 3 empty legs from London to Cardiff, from US$ 3,690. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 115 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 115 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 5,890
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
13Dec
Sun
Beech King Air 200/250 Turboprop, 7 seats
US$ 3,690
whole aircraft
20Dec
Sun
Cessna Citation Bravo Light jet, 8 seats
US$ 5,890
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,690
- Median price
- US$ 5,890
- 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 | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 5,890, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 39% 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 London
- London Luton Airport LTN0 km from the centre
- London Stansted Airport STN41 km from the centre
- London Heathrow Airport LHR45 km from the centre
- Cranfield Airport EGTC28 km from the centre
- RAF Northolt NHT36 km from the centre
Airports in Cardiff
- Cardiff International Airport CWL0 km from the centre
- Bristol Airport BRS44 km from the centre
- MOD St Athan EGSY6 km from the centre
- Swansea Airport SWS55 km from the centre
- RNAS Yeovilton YEO65 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from London to Cardiff?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,690, with a median of US$ 5,890.
How long is the flight from London to Cardiff?
It is 115 nautical miles (213 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly London → Cardiff?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Beech King Air 200/250, Cessna Citation Bravo, Embraer Legacy 500/Praetor 600.
Are there empty legs from London to Cardiff right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 3,690. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In London: London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Heathrow Airport (LHR). In Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL), Bristol Airport (BRS), MOD St Athan (EGSY). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Cardiff to London?
The return route has its own page, with 2 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.