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30 passenger private jet

Every jet on the UK charter list that seats 30 or more passengers, what it costs per hour to charter, and what it costs to buy.

Models
4
Aircraft on charter
14
Operators
4
Per hour
£9,000 to £14,000
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Overview

What counts as a 30 passenger private jet

Which private jet seats 30 people?

No business jet seats 30: the largest on charter in the UK are the Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G550, Dassault Falcon 7X and Bombardier Global 6000, about £9,000 to £14,000 per hour. Bigger groups fly a regional airliner or split across two jets.

These are typical passenger seats for each model, not the certified maximum. Pilots and cabin crew sit separately.

No business jet on the UK charter list is certified for 30 passengers: the limit for business jets is 19. Groups of 30 fly a regional airliner on charter, or split across two jets flying together.

Seats are not the only limit. Bags, fuel and runway length all count: a full 30-seat cabin on a long or hot-weather leg may need a fuel stop. If your group fills every seat, look at the next size up.

Charter is priced for the whole aircraft by the flight hour: about £9,000 to £14,000 for a heavy jet in the UK. Tell us the route and we confirm an aircraft and price from CAA-certified operators.

30 seats

The smallest helicopters for hire in the UK

Seats are typical passenger seating for each model; "up to" figures are the published maximum. Counts are aircraft flown by operators on the UK CAA Air Operator Certificate list (5 October 2026), from each operator's published fleet. Business jets are certified for at most 19 passengers, so larger groups fly regional airliners on charter; ask the desk.

Type
Heavy jet
Passenger seats
14 to 19
On charter in the UK
4
Operators
1
Charter per hour
£9,000 to £14,000
Type
Heavy jet
Passenger seats
14 to 19
On charter in the UK
1
Operators
1
Charter per hour
£9,000 to £14,000
Type
Heavy jet
Passenger seats
12 to 16
On charter in the UK
3
Operators
2
Charter per hour
£9,000 to £14,000
Type
Heavy jet
Passenger seats
12 to 14
On charter in the UK
6
Operators
3
Charter per hour
£9,000 to £14,000

Charter per hour is our typical range for the aircraft type, before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT, positioning and airport charges.

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Price

30 passenger private jet price

What it costs to buy the models above. Robinson figures are the maker's list prices; the others are dealer listings and published pre-owned averages.

To charter, you pay by the flight hour, not for the seats: about £9,000 to £14,000 per hour for a heavy jet like these in the UK, before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT, positioning and airport charges. An empty seat costs the same as a full one, so price the trip for the whole aircraft.

See our private jet price guide for charter costs by route and aircraft size.

ModelPrice (USD)Basis
Bombardier Global 7500$50 million to $62 millionPre-owned range, October 2026
Gulfstream G550$15 million to $35 millionPre-owned range, Q1 2026
Dassault Falcon 7X$14.5 million to $23.5 millionPre-owned range, October 2026
Bombardier Global 6000$18 million to $37.99 millionPre-owned range, October 2026

Prices are in US dollars, the currency aircraft trade in, and exclude VAT, import charges, delivery and completion. Pre-owned values vary with age, hours and maintenance programmes.

Sources:AircraftCostCalculator Global 7500GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)GlobalAir Falcon 7X for saleGuardian Jet Global 6000 brochure

Aircraft

Smallest helicopters on charter in the UK

Photos, operators and fleet counts for each model.

Bombardier Global 7500 private jet

Bombardier Global 7500

4 on charter in the UK

Gulfstream G550 private jet

Gulfstream G550

1 on charter in the UK

Dassault Falcon 7X private jet

Dassault Falcon 7X

3 on charter in the UK

Bombardier Global 6000 private jet

Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express

6 on charter in the UK

FAQ

Questions, answered

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Which private jets have 30 seats?+

No business jet on the UK charter list seats 30. The largest are the Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G550, Dassault Falcon 7X and Bombardier Global 6000; for 30 people we arrange a regional airliner or two jets.

How much does a 30 passenger private jet cost to charter in the UK?+

About £9,000 to £14,000 per flight hour, before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT, positioning and airport charges. Tell us the route and date for an all-in price.

What is the price of a 30 passenger private jet?+

From about $14.5 million to $50 million on published list prices and pre-owned averages.

How many 30 passenger private jets are there in the UK?+

14 aircraft across 4 models are on the UK CAA charter list, flown by 4 operators.

Is a 30 passenger private jet big enough for 30 people and their bags?+

For most trips, yes. A full cabin limits luggage and, on long or hot-weather legs, range. If every seat is taken or you carry golf bags or large cases, look at a larger jet.

Sources

Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 14 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.

  1. 1.AircraftCostCalculator Global 7500
  2. 2.GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
  3. 3.GlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
  4. 4.Guardian Jet Global 6000 brochure
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