Private jet to Leeds

Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire and one of the biggest centres for banking, insurance and law in England outside London. For private flyers it is also the door to the whole county: the spa town of Harrogate with its convention centre, the racecourse and old town of York, country hotels in the Yorkshire Dales and the golf courses on the north side of the city. Typical trips are a day of meetings, a conference in Harrogate, a race day at York or a weekend on an estate.

Business jets use Leeds Bradford Airport at Yeadon, on a hill between Leeds and Bradford, about 14 km from the centre of Leeds by road. Multiflight handles private aircraft on the south side of the field, away from the passenger terminal. Unlike the big hubs, the airport has published hours of 07:00-23:00, and a night landing needs prior permission, so the time of arrival matters as much as the aircraft. Being a broker rather than an operator, we put offers from several operators side by side, with handling and the car included.

Your route, date, landing time and address in Yorkshire are enough for a first offer with aircraft and prices.

Why fly privately to Yorkshire

How long the flight takes

Flight times for a Phenom 300, matching the price tables, taxi and climb included:

• London Farnborough: 0:54 h, Dublin: 0:55 h
• Amsterdam: 1:07 h, Brussels: 1:13 h, Paris Le Bourget: 1:19 h
• Hamburg: 1:31 h, Frankfurt: 1:36 h, Copenhagen: 1:45 h
• Geneva and Zurich: 1:51 h, Munich: 1:59 h
• Milan Linate: 2:08 h, Nice: 2:14 h
• Vienna: 2:24 h, Madrid: 2:30 h

From Scandinavia, Germany and Benelux the route crosses the North Sea. Larnaca, almost 3,500 km away, is out of range for the Phenom 300 without a stop, so the table starts with the Citation Latitude at 4:52 h. From New York a Global 7500 needs 6:29 h, from Dubai 6:46 h.

What a private flight to Leeds costs

The tables show one-way prices for the whole aircraft, based on an aircraft near the departure airport; handling, airport charges and taxes are added in the quote. Times are given for the first aircraft in each row that has a price.

From the European hubs, London and Dublin

London and Dublin both cost EUR 9,500 in the Phenom 300, and the Farnborough row is a UK domestic flight for a UK operator. The Citation Latitude has a stand-up cabin and enough range for Larnaca without a stop, which the light jet does not.

From Scotland, Scandinavia and the south

On the short hop from Edinburgh a Pilatus PC-12 is the cheapest option, and like the Citation M2 it stays below 5.7 t and is therefore exempt from Air Passenger Duty on the way back. For the longer sectors, the Legacy 500 adds speed and a larger hold:

From further afield

The 2,250 m runway is long enough for heavy and ultra long range jets, so none of these routes needs a fuel stop:

Each extra hour in the air raises the fare, and repositioning the aircraft and crew to the departure airport is charged on top. Departure taxes vary: France adds about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, Italy EUR 100 per passenger on sectors up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 on longer ones, Austria EUR 12, and Germany and the Netherlands have taxes of their own. Arriving in the UK costs nothing in tax; every departure from a UK airport pays Air Passenger Duty on aircraft of 5.7 t and more, and jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats pay the higher rate instead of the standard one. The amounts are listed in the quote.

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

Typical trips in figures

Sharing the cost

One price covers the whole aircraft, so each additional traveller lowers the share per head; taxes are charged per person:

Estimate your own route

The calculator gives a first estimate for your own route; add the landing time and the address in Yorkshire in the comment.

Leeds Bradford: the airport on the hill

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, EGNM) sits at Yeadon, about 11 km north-west of the centre of Leeds in a straight line and about 13 km by road from Bradford. At 208 m above sea level it is the highest major airport in England, and its single runway, 14/32, is 2,250 m long, enough for every business jet class. The airport publishes hours of 07:00-23:00; outside them a flight needs prior permission, and in the summer season night movements are limited by a quota. Slots and a handling agent are required during the day as well.

General aviation uses its own area on the south side. Multiflight handles private flights there with a lounge, hangars and parking stands, arranges customs and immigration clearance, and organises handling outside its normal daytime hours on request, with a surcharge listed in the quote. The company also charters helicopters for estates and hotels in the Dales.

Other airfields for Yorkshire

For a landing after 23:00, especially in July and August, we keep Manchester as the alternative: it is open 24 hours on the other side of the Pennines, a drive of a little over an hour. York has no airport for business jets. Teesside suits the north of the county, Humberside the east coast, and Leeds East at Church Fenton, between Leeds and York, is a private airfield where international arrivals and border control are checked case by case. Straight-line distances from the centre of Leeds:

The right aircraft for Yorkshire

On sectors of about an hour, light jets and turboprops cover most trips. A race-day group with hats, golf bags or shooting equipment fits better in a midsize cabin. In winter, an aircraft that stays overnight on the hill often needs de-icing before departure, which the handling agent charges separately.

Unsure about the landing time, the aircraft or the alternative airport? Leave a phone number for a call from the team.

When to fly: racing, shows and weather

Business trips here have no clear season. These recurring events and conditions affect aircraft, hotels and the airport:

Outside the race weeks and the Great Yorkshire Show, hotels in Harrogate and York are easier to book, and aircraft are often available within a day.

From the airport to Leeds, Harrogate and York

Empty Legs for Yorkshire

Aircraft returning to base or heading to their next client fly some sectors with no one on board, and operators offer those sectors cheaper. Directions seen regularly:

Timing is the operator's choice, so these flights work for a trip with some slack. Tell us at empty-legs@jets.flights where and roughly when you want to fly, and suitable sectors are forwarded once operators publish them.

Bringing a dog or cat

On a private jet the animal flies in the cabin beside you if the operator agrees in advance. Great Britain sets stricter entry rules than the EU:

• Microchip first, then the rabies vaccination, at least 21 days before arrival.
• EU pet passport with the chip number and the vaccination, accepted in Great Britain for arrivals from the EU.
• Tapeworm treatment for dogs by a vet 1-5 days before landing; a dog based in Great Britain on a trip of five days or less can be treated by a UK vet before leaving.
• Arrival only by a route approved by the British authorities, with an operator and an airport approved for pets.
• At most five animals under the pet rules; dogs of breeds banned in the UK need an exemption certificate.

A missing document or an unapproved route can mean up to four months of quarantine, paid by the owner, which is why the approvals are checked first.

Entry rules, customs and taxes

Before you fly: checklist

• Passport and approved ETA for every passenger.
• Names and passport numbers of all travellers, one day before the flight.
• Landing and return times checked against the 07:00-23:00 hours.
• Address in Leeds, Harrogate, York or the Dales for the car or helicopter.
• Race or show dates, with the hotel confirmed before the flight.
• Golf bags, shooting equipment or large cases listed in advance.
• Dog on board: chip, rabies record and passport checked, tapeworm dose timed 1-5 days before landing.
• Name and VAT number of the paying company.

Booking a flight to Yorkshire

1. Send the route, the date, the landing time you need, the number of passengers and the address in Yorkshire.
2. We check the slot and the airport hours, request permission for a night landing or plan Manchester instead.
3. Our reply compares two to four aircraft by operator, model, cabin photos and full price, waiting time or parking included.
4. With the contract signed and paid, we take the passport and ETA data and book the car or the helicopter.
5. Half an hour before take-off is enough at the airport; on arrival the driver waits at the Multiflight building.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

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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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Leeds

• • What is the price of a private flight to Leeds?

  • From EUR 7,000 one way for a turboprop from Edinburgh and EUR 9,500 for a Phenom 300 from London or Dublin, for the whole aircraft. From Amsterdam a light jet costs EUR 10,500; taxes are added in the quote.

• • Can we land at Leeds Bradford at night?

  • Only with prior permission outside 07:00-23:00, and in summer a night quota applies. For a late arrival we often plan Manchester, which is open 24 hours.

• • Who handles private jets at the airport?

  • Multiflight, on the south side of the airport, with a lounge, hangars and customs clearance. Handling outside its normal hours is booked in advance.

• • Is there a train from the airport?

  • No. The car is booked with the flight; FLYER buses run to Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate in the daytime.

• • How far is York from the airport?

  • About 50 minutes by car on the A64, longer on race days. York has no airport for business jets.

• • How long is the flight from Amsterdam?

  • The Phenom 300 needs 1:07 h, the Citation Latitude and the Challenger 350 about 1:05 h. Leeds is one hour behind Dutch time.

• • Do EU citizens need an ETA?

  • Yes, and a passport as well, since an ID card is not enough. Allow three working days for the ETA decision.

• • Which tax applies when we fly home?

  • Air Passenger Duty per passenger on aircraft of 5.7 t and more, at the higher rate for jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats. The Pilatus PC-12 and the Citation M2 are exempt.

• • Can my dog fly with us?

  • Yes, in the cabin, if the operator accepts it and the route is approved for pets. Chip, rabies vaccination and pet passport are needed, plus a tapeworm dose 1-5 days before arrival.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Leeds?

  • Yes, mainly from London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Benelux, and around the York race meetings. Your dates and direction go to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • When should the Ebor or the Great Yorkshire Show be booked?

  • Two to three weeks ahead for the aircraft, and earlier for hotels in York and Harrogate. At other times, a next-day departure is usually possible.