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Private jet charter in Scotland.

Private aviation airports, city guides and priced routes across Scotland.

Cities
4
Airports
5
Private terminals
3
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Overview

Flying private in Scotland.

Scotland is served by 5 airports suitable for private flights, across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, with 3 handling business aviation regularly.

Most trips use Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Glasgow Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick (PIK). Handling agents meet you at the aircraft, so check-in takes minutes.

Charter rates match the national market: a light jet costs about £3.5k to £5.5k per hour before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT.

Every flight is operated by CAA-certified operators, named on your quote. Flights within the UK need no passport control; carry photo ID.

Airports

Private aviation airports.

Edinburgh Airport
City
Edinburgh
Code
EGPH · EDI
Private terminal
Yes
Glasgow Airport
City
Glasgow
Code
EGPF · GLA
Private terminal
Yes
Glasgow Prestwick
City
Glasgow
Code
EGPK · PIK
Private terminal
Yes
Aberdeen International Airport
City
Aberdeen
Code
EGPD · ABZ
Private terminal
GA apron
Inverness Airport
City
Inverness
Code
EGPE · INV
Private terminal
GA apron
Flight times

How far is Scotland by private jet?

Typical block times from Edinburgh on the most suitable aircraft, with the starting one-way price.

Flight time
0h 23m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 29m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 30m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 32m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 35m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 36m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 38m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k
Flight time
0h 41m
Typical aircraft
Light jet
One way
from £5.3k

Estimated from great-circle distance and current hourly rates. Excludes Air Passenger Duty and any VAT.

Local operators

Charter operators based in Scotland.

Licensed operators with aircraft based at Scotland's airports. Altivo Jets can request any of them, subject to availability.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

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Which Scotland airport is best for private jets?+

It depends on the city: Edinburgh Airport for Edinburgh; Glasgow Airport for Glasgow; Aberdeen International Airport for Aberdeen; Inverness Airport for Inverness.

How much is a private jet in Scotland?+

About £3.5k to £5.5k per hour for a light jet, before taxes and fees.

Can I fly between cities in Scotland?+

Yes. Short hops suit turboprops, light jets and helicopters.

How long is a private flight from Edinburgh?+

Glasgow is about 0h 23m on a light jet; Newcastle is about 0h 29m on a light jet; Aberdeen is about 0h 30m on a light jet. Times are block times, gate to gate.

Are there charter operators based in Scotland?+

Yes. Air Charter Scotland hold aircraft here. Altivo Jets compares them with operators that can position in, and names the operator on your quote.

Which Scotland cities have their own guide?+

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness. Each guide covers the airports, flight times and prices from that city.

Can I book a one-way flight to Scotland?+

Yes. You pay for the aircraft one way, plus any positioning if it is based elsewhere. Empty legs into Scotland can cut the price when the timing fits.

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