Empty leg flights
Empty leg private jet flights
Fly privately for a fraction of the usual price on aircraft repositioning without passengers, with savings of up to 75%.
60 min
Confirmed quotes
5,000+
Safety-vetted aircraft
24/7
Dedicated broker
ACA
Accredited broker
Overview
What is an empty leg?
An empty leg happens when an aircraft needs to fly without passengers, to reposition for its next charter or return to its base. Rather than fly empty, operators offer these one-way flights at a heavily reduced price.
For flexible travellers, empty legs are the most affordable way to fly privately, with exactly the same aircraft, crew and service as a full charter.
Why book an empty leg
- Savings of up to 75% compared with a full charter price
- The same aircraft, crew and Finer Aviation service
- Ideal for spontaneous getaways and flexible business trips
Why Finer Aviation
What you can expect
Up to 75% off
Pay a fraction of the full charter price for the same private experience.
Same aircraft, same service
Empty legs are flown by the same vetted operators and crews as any charter.
Routes you care about
Tell us the routes you fly and your broker will look out for matching empty legs.
Easy to combine
Pair an empty leg with a full charter for your return to keep flexibility and save.
Instant estimate
Estimate your flight cost
Get an indicative price in seconds, then a confirmed quote from your dedicated broker within 60 minutes.
The last mile
Complete the journey by helicopter
Step from your private jet straight into a waiting helicopter for the final leg, to the yacht, the estate, the golf resort or the race day.
Popular routes
Popular routes and starting prices
A snapshot of indicative one-way prices. Every flight is quoted individually, and we fly to thousands of airports worldwide.
Ways to fly
Compare your options
Finer Aviation offers three ways to fly privately. Here is how they compare with jet cards and aircraft ownership.
On-demand charter
Empty legs
ASEND membership
Jet card or ownership
Upfront commitment
None
None
Prepaid balance from £50,000
Large upfront purchase or deposit
Aircraft choice
Any aircraft, worldwide
Aircraft already repositioning
Any aircraft, worldwide
Limited to the programme fleet
Flexibility
Fly whenever you choose
Set by the operator's schedule
Fly whenever you choose
Programme rules and peak-day limits
Pricing
Pay per flight
Up to 75% below full charter
One fixed fee per flight
Fixed hourly rates or ownership costs
Best for
Occasional or varied trips
Flexible, price-led travel
Frequent flyers
Very high, regular usage
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Frequently asked questions
What is an empty leg flight?
A one-way flight on an aircraft that would otherwise fly without passengers to reposition, offered at a reduced price.
How much can I save?
Savings of up to 75% compared with a full charter are possible, depending on the route, aircraft and timing.
What is the catch?
Empty legs follow the aircraft's existing schedule, so dates and times are largely fixed, and a flight can change or be cancelled if the operator's original charter changes. They suit travellers with some flexibility.
Can I book a return flight on an empty leg?
Returns rarely line up, but we can quote a full charter or another empty leg for your journey home.
How do I find empty legs on my route?
Tell your broker the routes and dates you are interested in, and we will search the market and let you know when a match comes up.
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