Turboprops charter in the UK
Efficient on short hops and able to use short or unpaved runways that jets cannot.
- Models on charter
- 4
- Aircraft
- 18
- Operators
- 11
- Per hour
- £2.5k to £3.8k
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What is a turboprop?
A turboprop is an aircraft whose jet turbine engine turns a propeller. A large propeller moves a lot of air slowly, which is most efficient below about 725 km/h, so turboprops burn less fuel than jets on short trips but fly slower.
For charter that means a lower hourly rate, 6 to 9 seats and access to short runways, and on some models unpaved strips. Common models are the Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 200, and the Cessna Grand Caravan. They suit trips under about two hours, island hops and remote airstrips.
- Seats
- 6 to 9
- Non-stop range
- 1,000 to 1,800 nm
- Per flight hour
- £2.5k to £3.8k
- On charter in the UK
- 18 aircraft, 4 models
Sources:Wikipedia: Turboprop
Where it sits among the sizes
Each bar is the non-stop range of the class, from its shortest-legged model to its longest. Seats and the hourly price move up with it.
- Turboprops6 to 9 seats1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stop£2.5k to £3.8kper flight hour
- Light jets4 to 8 seats1,100 to 2,100 nm non-stop£3.5k to £5.5kper flight hour
- Midsize jets7 to 9 seats2,000 to 2,600 nm non-stop£5k to £7kper flight hour
- Super-midsize jets8 to 10 seats3,000 to 4,000 nm non-stop£6.5k to £9kper flight hour
- Heavy jets10 to 19 seats4,000 to 7,700 nm non-stop£9k to £14kper flight hour
Every turboprop on charter in the UK
4 models, most chartered first. The bar under each shows its range against the longest-legged turboprop here; figures are the manufacturers' published specifications.
8 on charterBeechcraft King Air 200 / 250
7 on charterPilatus PC-12
2 on charterBeechcraft King Air 350 / 300
1 on charterPiper Meridian / M600 / M700
Full specifications on the model page
What it is like inside a turboprop
How big is the cabin?
4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) tall and 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) wide: most adults stoop slightly in the aisle. The cabin runs 16 ft 8 in (5.08 m), 303 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Drawn for the Beechcraft King Air 260, the most chartered turboprop in the UK whose cabin size we hold. Other models are listed with their cabin height above.
- Stand-up cabinNot usuallyHeights in the table above
- Pressurised cabinDepends on the aircraftThe PC-12 and King Air are; the Caravan is not, so it flies lower
- Enclosed lavatoryDepends on the aircraftOn some models only
- GalleyNot usuallySnacks and drinks
- Wi-FiDepends on the aircraftConfirmed for your tail
Every cabin is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm seats, beds and Wi-Fi for the actual aircraft on your quote.
Where a turboprop takes you non-stop from the UK
Popular routes within the range of most turboprop models on charter here. Flight time is at long-range cruise; the price is flight time at £2.5k to £3.8k an hour.
- London to Mykonos1,383 nm4h 46m£12k to £18k
- London to Faro909 nm3h 14m£8k to £12k
- London to Malaga891 nm3h 10m£8k to £12k
- Manchester to Ibiza882 nm3h 09m£8k to £12k
- London to Rome791 nm2h 51m£7k to £11k
- London to Ibiza750 nm2h 43m£7k to £10k
- London to Palma719 nm2h 37m£7k to £10k
- London to Barcelona611 nm2h 16m£6k to £9k
One way, flight time only: the quote adds positioning, airport charges and Air Passenger Duty and any VAT. Headwinds or a full cabin can add a fuel stop on the longest routes.
Is a turboprop right for your trip?
Under about 2 hours: often the cheapest way to fly private.
Short or unpaved runways and islands: a turboprop goes where jets cannot.
Over about 2 hours, or weather you want to climb above: a light jet is faster and smoother.
per flight hour for the whole aircraft
- Flight time, at the hourly rate above
- Positioning, when the aircraft is based elsewhere
- Crew overnights, on trips of more than a day
- Airport, parking and handling charges
- Air Passenger Duty and any VAT
The sizes either side
Turboprops operators in the UK
Compare turboprops side by side
Range, speed, cabin, seats and price from checked sources.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much does it cost to charter a turboprop in the UK?+
About £2.5k to £3.8k per flight hour, before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT, positioning and airport charges.
How many turboprops are available to charter in the UK?+
18 aircraft across 4 models with 11 operators.
How many people fit in a turboprop?+
Typically 6 to 9.
How far can a turboprop fly?+
1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stop, depending on passengers and winds.
Is a turboprop a jet?+
Its engine is a jet turbine, but the turbine turns a propeller instead of pushing the aircraft with its exhaust. In charter, turboprops are priced as their own class, below light jets.
Turboprop or jet: which is cheaper?+
Per hour, a turboprop is usually cheaper. On trips over about two hours a light jet's speed narrows the gap, because you pay for fewer hours.
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