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Private jet from London to Köln

We have seen 4 empty legs from London to Köln, from US$ 5,830. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,500–9,000. 288 nm, about 1h15 in the air.

Distance
288 nm
Flight time
1h15
Typical empty leg, very light jet
US$ 5,990
One-way charter, very light jet
US$ 9,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
4
Lowest price
US$ 5,830
Median price
US$ 5,990
Latest flight
14 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

14 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 5,830
13 Oct 2026 Honda HondaJet US$ 5,990

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
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$ 5,990, against US$ 9,000 for a full charter on a very light jet: about 33% 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

Airports in Köln

Questions

How much is a private jet from London to Köln?

A full charter runs about US$ 4,500–9,000 on a very light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,830, with a median of US$ 5,990.

How long is the flight from London to Köln?

It is 288 nautical miles (533 km): about 1h15 on a very light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly London → Köln?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Honda HondaJet, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.

Are there empty legs from London to Köln right now?

Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 5,990. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In London: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN). In Köln: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Köln to London?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.