Cost of Aircraft Hire

Chart-Air Aviation provides private charter aircraft flights throughout the UK and Europe, ranging from small helicopters to fast executive jets, large airliners and cargo aircraft. On this page we will attempt to give our clients a rough idea of the cost of private aircraft hire and charter. All charter flights are different so for a specific enquiry please request a quotation from us. But we feel it is useful to give an idea of cost first so here are details of how the cost is calculated and what services you can expect on each air charter flight.

Helicopter Charter Services

The smallest helicopter we supply is the Robinson R44, which can carry three passengers. This type is not available at all locations in the UK, but the cost is from £450 per flying hour. Larger types such as the Bell Jet Ranger and EC120 are based all over the UK and cost from £700 per hour. For five or six passengers the Twin Squirrel or Agusta 109 cost from £1200 per hour, they are twin-engined and can fly in poor weather and at night. For eight or nine passengers the luxurious Sikorsky 76 is used, costing from £2200 per hour, and finally for up to 20 passengers we offer the Super Puma at £5000+ per hour. On top of these costs are landing and handling costs, which vary for every flight. VAT must be added for domestic flights but most larger helicopters (over six seats) are exempt.

Air Taxi Services

Air taxi charter flights cost from £450 per hour for a Piper Seneca, carrying four passengers, to £700 for a six-seat Piper Navajo, or £1000 an hour for a Beech King Air capable of carrying 6-8 passengers. VAT is charged for domestic flights on aircraft carrying up to six passengers. Plus landing and handling charges which vary for each flight. 

Private Jet Hire Services

Private jet aircraft cost from £1,500 per flying hour for the smaller jets such as a Cessna Citation or Premier 1, through £2,000+ an hour for a mid-size aircraft such as the Hawker 800, to £3,500 for a Challenger which can carry 10 passengers. For larger jets the hire cost is from £4,000 to £10,000 per hour depending on the size of aircraft and degree of luxury required. At this end of the market the aircraft provide every possible amenity and the highest levels of in-flight service and comfort.

Airliner Charter

Airliners can cost from £1,500 per hour for a small turboprop aircraft with 18 - 20 passenger seats, to £8,000 per hour for a large jet airliner. There are many different airliner types available to charter and prices vary considerably, but expect a 148-seat jet airliner to cost £4,000 per hour and £5,000 per hour for a 228-seater. As before landing and handling costs must be included plus government passenger taxes.