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Private Jet Charter London (LCY) to Cardiff (CWL)

Fly privately from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff International Airport (CWL), a 236 km (127 nm) flight, from 40m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,000 all-in.

Distance
236 km
Fastest
40m
From
$4,000
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for London to Cardiff?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    48m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    44m
    Est. price
    $6,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    44m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    43m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    43m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    41m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    58m
    Est. price
    $4,000

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly London to Cardiff non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 236 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 06m

about $6,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
49m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 exteriorVery Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax
6
Time
54m

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
43m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
44m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
43m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

London to Cardiff in local time

Take off from London City Airport (LCY) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cardiff International Airport (CWL) at about 10:40 local time, after 40m in the air. Cardiff is on the same time as London.

Return flight: Cardiff to London

Empty legs near this route

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London to Cardiff price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $3,800; August is the dearest at about $4,300.
  1. Dec: about $4,300
  2. Jan: about $3,900
  3. Feb: about $3,800
  4. Mar: about $4,000
  5. Apr: about $4,000
  6. May: about $4,000
  7. Jun: about $4,300
  8. Jul: about $4,300
  9. Aug: about $4,300
  10. Sept: about $4,000
  11. Oct: about $4,000

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at London and Cardiff

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

232private jets at London City Airport

Busiest on Mondays (19% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near London

Arrival

28private jets at Cardiff International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Cardiff

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for London to Cardiff on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$9,800
Empty legs, past year
35 · listed ~14d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 19m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 48m door to door

You save 2h 29m each, 9h 55m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from London to Cardiff cost?

$4,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $5,900 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at London City Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Cardiff International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureLondon City Airport (LCY)London, United KingdomArrivalCardiff International Airport (CWL)Cardiff, United Kingdom
Fastest flight time: 40mUp to 19 passengers

London to Cardiff, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from London to Cardiff cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 236 km flight from London (LCY) to Cardiff (CWL) range from about $4,000 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from London to Cardiff by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 40m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly London to Cardiff non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 236 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from London to Cardiff?
Right now our empty-leg board has 17 flights leaving the London area and 1 arriving in the Cardiff area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from London to Cardiff?
About $5,900 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from London to Cardiff?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $3,800 and August about $4,300. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near London?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH): 858, 19 km from LCY. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in London.
Which airport do private jets use most near Cardiff?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Bristol Airport (BRS): 70, 44 km from CWL. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Cardiff.

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Aircraft for London to Cardiff

These jets can fly the 236 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from London

London → Brussels (BRU)316 kmLondon → Paris (LBG)330 kmLondon → Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)330 kmLondon → Amsterdam (AMS)335 kmLondon → Frankfurt am Main (FRA)620 kmLondon → Geneva (GVA)734 kmLondon → Zurich (ZRH)760 kmLondon → Birmingham (BHX)162 kmLondon → East Midlands (EMA)175 kmLondon → Bristol (BRS)193 kmLondon → Oostende (OST)199 kmLondon → Lesquin (LIL)237 km

More private jet routes to Cardiff

Newquay (NQY) → Cardiff157 kmBirmingham (BHX) → Cardiff161 kmLondon (LHR) → Cardiff200 kmSaint Anne (ACI) → Cardiff204 kmEast Midlands (EMA) → Cardiff211 kmLondon Luton (LTN) → Cardiff212 kmLiverpool (LPL) → Cardiff218 kmLondon (LGW) → Cardiff221 kmSaint Peter Port (GCI) → Cardiff224 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in London and private jet charter in Cardiff.

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