Private jet hire, across the UK.
Hire a private jet or helicopter from CAA-certified operators. Instant estimates in pounds, Air Passenger Duty and VAT shown up front, and a quote desk around the clock.
Aircraft and operator counts come from the CAA list of Air Operator Certificate holders and the G-INFO aircraft register. Every operator on a quote holds a current CAA Air Operator Certificate. See every operator.
One-way flights from the UK, below the charter price.
When an aircraft has to fly empty to its next job, the operator sells that leg at a discount. The whole aircraft, the operator named, the price shown.
Operators post legs at short notice, often a day or two before the flight. We email you the moment one matches.
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The UK's private aviation cities.
Each city guide covers airports, private terminals, flight times and indicative prices.
Know the price before you call.
Pick the aircraft by the trip.
Size follows distance, passengers and bags. Counts are aircraft on CAA AOC charter fleets; prices are typical per flight hour before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT.
Helicopters for race days, islands and city hops.
Hire a helicopter for London transfers, Silverstone, Ascot, Cheltenham and the islands, from CAA-certified operators.
Who builds UK charter aircraft.
The makers with the most aircraft on CAA AOC charter fleets. Each page lists their models, where they fly and the operators that fly them.
Simpler than the airport.
Hiring a private jet in the UK means chartering a whole aircraft from an operator holding a CAA Air Operator Certificate, flown on your schedule from a private terminal (FBO).
You pay for the aircraft, not the seat, so a full light jet often costs less per person than you expect. Prices depend on flight time, where the aircraft is based and Air Passenger Duty and any VAT.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure. There is no queue for security, no gate and no boarding call; your crew meets you at the aircraft.
Altivo Jets is a broker: we compare operators, check their certificates and safety record, and put the operator's name on your quote. Prices are in pounds, and the operator holding the CAA Air Operator Certificate keeps operational control of every flight.
Run charter? List your aircraft and empty legs, free.
CAA AOC operators in the UK: we sell your empty legs and bring you full charter requests at your rates. No sign-up or monthly fee, and your name never sits next to a discounted leg.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much does it cost to hire a private jet in the UK?+
Light jets run about £3.5k to £5.5k per flight hour and heavy jets £9k to £14k. Your quote adds positioning, airport charges, Air Passenger Duty and any VAT.
Who operates the flights?+
UK operators holding a CAA Air Operator Certificate, or a properly licensed foreign carrier. The operator's name appears on every quote.
Can I hire a helicopter?+
Yes, for London transfers, race days, festivals, weddings and island hops to Scilly, Wight and Jersey.
How far ahead should I book?+
Same-day is often possible. Race weeks, Royal Ascot, Cheltenham and summer weekends to the Mediterranean need more notice.
Which London airport is best for private jets?+
Farnborough and Biggin Hill are dedicated business airports; Luton and Stansted have private terminals; London City suits short European trips.
Is Air Passenger Duty charged on private jets?+
Yes, on departures from UK airports in jets of 5.7 tonnes or more, with a higher rate for jets of 20 tonnes or more. It is shown as a separate line on every quote.
Keep planning.
Tell us where you are going.
A specialist replies around the clock with aircraft options, the operator's name and an all-in price.