In short
A private flight is priced by the aircraft, the distance and the airports, not per passenger and not per pet. On flights we have arranged, a two-hour hop to Spain or France on a light jet cost around £12,000 to £13,000 for the whole aircraft, and larger aircraft and longer routes cost more. Ask us for a quote and you get one inclusive figure.
What decides the price
- The aircraft. Smaller aircraft cost less than larger ones. Your pet's size may decide the smallest aircraft that is comfortable.
- The distance and flight time. Fuel, crew time and airport charges all follow the route.
- The airports. Landing, handling and any arrival-check charges differ from airport to airport.
- The date. Weekends, school holidays and big events are busier.
- One way or return. A return can work out better value than two one-ways, and flexible dates can open cheaper options.
Examples from flights we have arranged
| Flight | Aircraft | Pets and people | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford to Palma, Spain | Hawker 400XP, 7 seats | 2 people and 1 dog | £12,560 |
| Palma to Oxford (the way home) | Phenom 300, 7 seats | 2 people and 1 dog | £12,850 |
| Biggin Hill to Nice and back | Hawker 400XP, 7 seats | 4 people and 1 dog | £22,500 return |
| Seville to Bristol | Hawker 400XP, 7 seats | 2 people and 1 dog | £13,120 |
| Tallinn to Biggin Hill | Citation CJ2, 6 seats | 2 people and 1 dog | about £18,000 |
| Farnborough to Paphos, Cyprus | Hawker 900XP, 8 seats | 1 person and a 44 kg dog | £31,150 |
Examples are anonymised and rounded from flights Charter-A has arranged. They are not a quotation: your price depends on the aircraft, the route, the date and the airports. They show the figure for the whole aircraft, not a price per person or per pet.
What is not in the price
- Your vet's fees for the microchip, vaccinations and health certificate
- Any government fees for the certificate or entry, where they apply
- Ground transport to and from the airfield, which we can arrange at cost
- Your own travel insurance
VAT
A flight that lands in another country, such as Spain or France, is zero-rated for UK VAT, so no VAT is added. A flight between two UK airports on a smaller aircraft carries VAT at 20%, shown separately in your quote. Every quote shows the VAT line clearly.
If the weather stops the flight
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
How to saveBe flexible on the day, fly one way with a pet-friendly connection at the other end, or ask us about empty-leg flights on your route. We will tell you honestly which is the best value.