Private jet to Jersey

The largest of the Channel Islands lies about 20 km off the coast of Normandy and has some 100,000 residents. It is a self-governing Crown Dependency with its own parliament, taxes and border service, and belongs neither to the United Kingdom nor to the European Union. The finance industry in St Helier, with its funds, trusts and private banks, fills the weekday flights from London, Geneva, Luxembourg and Paris. In summer the traffic turns to families with second homes, sailors and golfers.

Private aircraft land at Jersey Airport in the parish of St Peter, about 8 km west of St Helier. Two handlers, Gama Aviation and Swissport Executive, share the general aviation apron, and customs and immigration are cleared at the aircraft or in the handler's lounge. The single runway of 1,706 m suits turboprops, light and midsize jets; a super midsize is checked case by case, and long-range jets cannot leave with full tanks. As a broker, we choose the aircraft for the runway first and then compare operators on price.

Send the route, the date and the number of passengers through the form, and a consultant will reply with aircraft that suit the runway and a price for the whole aircraft.

Why fly privately to the island

Flight times to Jersey Airport

Times for a light jet, taken from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

• London Farnborough: 0:51 h, 251 km
• Paris Le Bourget: 0:58 h, 338 km
• Manchester: 1:08 h, Brussels: 1:13 h, Dublin: 1:16 h
• Amsterdam: 1:20 h, Luxembourg: 1:21 h
• Geneva: 1:29 h, Frankfurt: 1:35 h, Zurich: 1:38 h
• Nice: 1:49 h, Milan Linate: 1:50 h, Madrid and Hamburg: 1:51 h
• Munich: 1:56 h, Vienna: 2:25 h

London, Paris and the Benelux are all within about 80 minutes, so a light jet covers most trips. On the short hops from southern England and Brittany a turboprop is only a few minutes slower than a jet: from Exeter the Pilatus PC-12 needs 0:53 h against 0:46 h in the CJ3. Larnaca, 3,317 km away, is the only hub in the table that a light or midsize jet cannot reach without a stop; the Challenger 350 flies it in 4:39 h.

Private jet prices to Jersey

Each price is for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and any passenger tax of the departure country, and assumes an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the European hubs

Among the hubs, London and Paris are the cheapest: EUR 8,000 from Farnborough and EUR 8,500 from Le Bourget in a light jet. Geneva and Luxembourg, both centres of the fund industry, cost EUR 10,000 and EUR 9,500 in the same column.

Short hops from southern England and France

On sectors of less than an hour the turboprop is the cheapest aircraft and lands comfortably on the island's runway:

From Scandinavia and southern Europe

For legs of about two hours and more the light jet column uses the Phenom 300 with its larger hold, and the Gulfstream G280 is the largest cabin in these tables:

Most of the price is flying time; a smaller part pays for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. The UK charges Air Passenger Duty only on departures from British airports, not from the island, and the island's own airport charges are listed in the quote. On the way in, France charges about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, Italy EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond, and Germany its own departure tax. Long-haul trips are routed through London: the runway does not allow a fully fuelled departure in a long-range jet, so the group changes aircraft at Farnborough or Luton.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

What a trip really costs

Price per seat

With six on board a light jet from Paris, each seat comes to EUR 1,400:

Calculator

For a figure on your own route and dates, the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail within minutes.

Jersey Airport and the alternates

Jersey Airport (JER, EGJJ) is owned by Ports of Jersey, which also runs the island's harbours. Its single runway 09/27 is 1,706 m long at an elevation of 277 ft. Turboprops, light and midsize jets use it with a comfortable margin; a super midsize such as the Challenger 350 lands after the operator has checked performance for the day, and heavy jets come only by arrangement and with reduced fuel.

Business aircraft park on the general aviation apron west of the passenger terminal. Gama Aviation offers a VIP lounge together with maintenance and support for aircraft on the ground, which helps when a technical problem arises far from the operator's base. Swissport Executive provides executive terminal access and a concierge service around the clock. The airport normally works from about 06:30 to 21:30 local time; movements outside these hours are arranged in advance through the handler, and slots apply at busy times.

Alternate airports around the island

Fog is the main reason a landing fails here, mostly on winter mornings. The operator always files an alternate. Distances are straight-line from Jersey Airport:

On days of poor visibility the weather is often bad on both islands at once, so the French and English airports are the safer choice. The aircraft then waits for the fog to lift and makes the short hop when the airport reopens.

Aircraft that suit the runway

Most trips here are made in turboprops and light jets. Golf bags, sailing kit and bicycles take space and weight, and on a 1,706 m runway weight decides whether a fully loaded aircraft can leave on a warm day. Tell us the baggage at the start, and the operator calculates the load before the quote.

Want to check the aircraft or the runway for your group? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Seasons and events

Finance traffic is steady through the year, while leisure flights crowd into the summer months. The table shows the recurring peaks:

For summer weekends and the Battle of Flowers, book several weeks ahead. In winter a flight can usually be arranged within a day or two.

From the airport to St Helier and the coast

Empty Legs to and from Jersey

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator must make without passengers, for example after bringing a group to the island. With aircraft constantly moving between the Channel Islands, London and the continent, empty sectors come up often. Typical directions:

An Empty Leg flies when the operator needs the aircraft elsewhere, and that timing can change, so it fits a trip with a free day or two. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates, and we send matching flights as they appear.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private jet the pet travels in the cabin beside you, and the operator must approve it in advance. The island sets its own rules, and they are stricter for private aircraft than at most destinations: according to the island's authorities, dogs and cats cannot enter directly on a private flight from an EU country.

What this means in practice:

• Animals from outside the Common Travel Area must arrive with an approved carrier on an approved route; a private charter from the EU is not one of them.
• The usual solution is to enter Great Britain first on an approved route, with microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, pet passport or health certificate and, for dogs, tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival.
• Once the animal is legally in Great Britain, the onward trip to the island carries no further health requirements; the aircraft must not stop in another country on the way.
• The island also bans certain dog types, so the breed is checked before booking.

Passport, ETA, customs and taxes

Before you fly: checklist

• Valid passport for every passenger, children included.
• Approved ETA for every non-British, non-Irish traveller arriving from outside the Common Travel Area.
• Names, dates of birth and passport numbers sent the day before for the declaration.
• Number and weight of suitcases, golf bags and sailing kit.
• Landing and return times inside the airport's opening hours.
• Plan for a pet agreed in advance, with the route through Britain.
• Hotel or office address in St Helier for the driver.

How to book a private jet to Jersey

1. Send the dates, the number of passengers, the baggage and the times you would like to land and leave.
2. We match the aircraft to the 1,706 m runway and the opening hours, and check the slot at busy times.
3. Our offer lists 2-4 aircraft, each with its operator, cabin photos and one price for the whole aircraft.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we send the passenger data for the declaration and book handling and the car.
5. Arrive at the departure terminal about half an hour before take-off. On the island, the handler meets the aircraft and clears customs at the steps.

Our team

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Commercial Director

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Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Jersey

• • How much does a private jet to Jersey cost?

  • A light jet costs from EUR 8,000 one way from London Farnborough and EUR 8,500 from Paris Le Bourget, for the whole aircraft. A turboprop hop from Guernsey starts at EUR 6,000.

• • Can a large jet land on the island?

  • The runway is 1,706 m. Turboprops, light and midsize jets land without difficulty, a super midsize after a performance check, and long-range jets cannot depart with full tanks, so long-haul trips connect in London.

• • Which handlers serve private flights?

  • Gama Aviation and Swissport Executive, both on the general aviation apron. Customs and immigration are cleared at the aircraft or in their lounges.

• • Is Jersey part of the UK or the EU?

  • Neither. It is a Crown Dependency with its own parliament, taxes and border service, inside the Common Travel Area with Britain and Ireland.

• • Do EU citizens need an ETA?

  • Yes, when arriving from outside the Common Travel Area, together with a passport. An ID card is not enough.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • 0:51 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3. From Paris Le Bourget it takes 0:58 h.

• • What happens in fog?

  • The operator plans an alternate such as Dinard, Cherbourg or Southampton. The aircraft waits there and flies the short hop when the airport reopens.

• • Can my dog fly straight to the island?

  • Not on a private flight from an EU country. The animal first enters Great Britain on an approved route and then continues to the island.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Jersey?

  • Yes, mostly to and from London, Paris, Geneva and Luxembourg. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Can we fly in and out on the same day?

  • Yes, within the opening hours of about 06:30-21:30. The aircraft waits on the apron and the waiting time appears in the quote.

• • How early should we book for summer?

  • Several weeks ahead for July and August weekends and the Battle of Flowers. In winter a day or two is usually enough.