London to New York

London to New York is the world's most iconic transatlantic private jet route and one of the most frequently flown long-haul private jet corridors globally. Finer Aviation arranges seamless transatlantic charters for clients requiring the ultimate in privacy, flexibility and comfort on the westbound crossing, handling every detail from departure at your preferred London airport through to arrival in New York.

AirportsLondon departures operate from Farnborough (EGLF), Biggin Hill (EGKB), Luton (EGGW) and in some cases London City (EGLC). New York arrivals are handled at Teterboro Airport (KTEB) in New Jersey, the preferred private jet hub for Manhattan, or JFK International (KJFK) for certain ultra long range aircraft. Teterboro offers a completely private experience with no commercial traffic and is the preferred choice for most transatlantic arrivals.

Best Time To FlyLondon to New York sees strong year-round demand driven by financial, business and leisure travel between the two cities. Peak periods include New York Fashion Week in February and September, the summer months and the major financial calendar events. The westbound crossing takes longer than the eastbound return due to headwinds from the jet stream.

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How long is the flight from London to New York by private jet?

Flight time from London to New York is approximately 8 hours 30 minutes on a heavy jet flying westbound. Ultra long range jets such as the Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650 can complete the crossing in around 7 hours 45 minutes. Westbound flights take longer than eastbound due to headwinds from the jet stream.

How much does a private jet from London to New York cost?

A one-way charter from London to New York starts from approximately £85,000 for a heavy jet. Ultra long range jets start from £110,000 and VIP airliners from £175,000.

Which London airport is best for a private jet to New York?

Farnborough (EGLF) and Biggin Hill (EGKB) offer the most exclusive private jet departure experience. Luton (EGGW) is popular for its 24 hour operation and strong handling facilities for transatlantic departures.

Which New York airport do private jets use arriving from London?

Teterboro Airport (KTEB) in New Jersey is the preferred private jet hub for New York offering a completely private experience with no commercial traffic. It is the closest major private jet airport to Midtown Manhattan.

Can any private jet fly non-stop from London to New York?

Heavy jets and ultra long range jets are capable of the London to New York crossing non-stop. Aircraft such as the Gulfstream G450, Falcon 7X, Global 6000 and Gulfstream G650 all have sufficient range. Smaller midsize jets would require a technical stop adding approximately 1 hour to the journey.

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