Group charter flights
One aircraft for the whole group: a company offsite, a wedding party, a tour or a team. Aircraft by group size, how pricing works and which UK carriers fly groups.
- Up to 19
- Large business jet
- 20 to 100
- Regional jet or E190
- Up to about 220
- A320 or A321
- Priced
- Per aircraft
What a group charter is
You hire the whole aircraft for your group and set the route and timing. Up to 19 people fit a large business jet; bigger groups fly on a regional jet or an airliner operated by a UK airline with its own Air Operator Certificate, such as Titan Airways at Stansted.
Group charter is the same idea as private jet hire, scaled up: one customer, one aircraft, your schedule. The aircraft size follows the headcount and the bags.
For up to 19 passengers, a heavy jet keeps the group together in a business-jet cabin. Above that you move to airliners, flown by carriers that sell whole-aircraft charters to companies, sports teams and governments.
Titan Airways, based at London Stansted, is one example: it flies ad hoc passenger charters for corporations, governments and the sports and entertainment sectors, with Airbus A320, A321 and A321LR aircraft and an Embraer E190.
Altivo Jets compares carriers, names the operator on your quote and gives an all-in price for the aircraft, including Air Passenger Duty and airport charges.
Sources:Wikipedia: Titan Airways (fleet, base and charter work)
Which aircraft for your group
| Group size | Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 8 | Light or midsize jet | City pairs in the UK and Europe |
| Up to 19 | Heavy jet such as the Global 6000 | Business-jet cabin and long range |
| About 100 | Embraer E190 or similar regional jet | Short runways and regional airports |
| About 180 to 220 | Airbus A320 or A321 | Large groups, teams and tours |
Seat counts vary by carrier and cabin layout.
Sources:Wikipedia: Titan Airways (fleet, base and charter work)
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How to book a group charter
- 01Share the trip
Dates, route, headcount, bags and any equipment, such as sports kit or stage gear.
- 02Compare carriers
We check which operators have the right aircraft free and confirm crew, slots and parking.
- 03Sign and pay
You sign a charter agreement for the whole aircraft and pay before departure.
Large jets on the UK charter list
For groups up to 19.
UK operators of large business jets
CAA-certified operators flying heavy jets.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow many people fit on a private jet?+
Business jets are certified for at most 19 passengers. Larger groups fly on a regional jet or an airliner.
How is a group charter priced?+
For the whole aircraft: flight time, positioning, airport charges and Air Passenger Duty. Heavy jets charter at about £9,000 to £14,000 per flight hour; airliner charters are quoted per trip.
Which UK airlines fly group charters?+
Carriers such as Titan Airways at Stansted fly whole-aircraft charters for companies, sports teams and governments.
Can we fly one way?+
Yes, though you may pay for the aircraft to fly back empty.
Related pages
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 15 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
Move the whole group together.
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