Private jet to New York

Wall Street, the headquarters on Park Avenue, the auction houses and the United Nations make the city one of the busiest business aviation destinations in North America. Typical trips from Europe are two or three days of meetings, a board session, a deal signing or a September week at the UN, and many add a hop to Boston, Washington or Florida before flying home. The crossing takes 6-8 hours from western Europe in a heavy or long-range jet, and the five or six hours gained on the clock mean a morning take-off from London or Paris lands before lunch, local time.

Most business jets from abroad land at Teterboro in New Jersey, a field with no scheduled flights about 12 km from Midtown in a straight line. Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature run its private terminals, and US border officers clear passengers on site. Teterboro limits aircraft to about 45 t actual weight, so the largest long-range jets on a full-fuel departure use Westchester, Newark or JFK instead. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators in Europe and the United States and choose the airport together with the aircraft.

Send the route, the dates, the number of passengers and their nationalities through the form, and a consultant will reply with aircraft options, the airport and a plan for the entry formalities.

Why cross the Atlantic by private jet

Flight times from European airports

Times taken from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent; the first figures are for a Challenger 650 flying non-stop:

• Dublin: 6:30 h, 5,107 km
• Lisbon: 6:52 h, 5,419 km
• London Farnborough: 7:00 h, 5,530 km
• Madrid: 7:17 h, Paris Le Bourget: 7:22 h, Amsterdam: 7:23 h
• Hamburg: 7:42 h, Frankfurt: 7:47 h, Geneva: 7:48 h
• Zurich, Milan, Munich and Nice: 7:46-7:57 h non-stop in a Falcon 7X, 9:26-9:38 h with a fuel stop in a Challenger 650
• Vienna: 8:20 h and Rome: 8:26 h in a Falcon 7X
• Larnaca: 10:38 h in a Falcon 7X, 8,819 km

These are still-air figures. Westbound, the North Atlantic usually brings a headwind, so the real flight is often 30-60 minutes longer, and the way home with the wind behind is shorter by a similar margin. A heavy jet such as the Challenger 650 is close to the limit of its range from central Europe, and with a strong headwind or a full cabin the operator may plan a stop of about an hour at Shannon, Keflavík or Gander. Long-range jets such as the Falcon 7X and Gulfstream G650 fly non-stop from every hub in the table.

Private jet prices to New York

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, US border fees and passenger taxes, and assume an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row; a stop is shown where the table plans one.

From the European hubs

From Dublin the crossing costs EUR 61,000 in a Challenger 650, from London EUR 65,000. From Zurich, Milan, Munich and Nice the same aircraft needs a stop, which raises the fare to EUR 85,000-87,000, so the non-stop Falcon 7X at EUR 96,000-98,000 is often the better buy from southern Germany, Switzerland and the Riviera.

From other European cities

From Iceland, the UK regions and Scandinavia the sectors are shorter than from the Alps, so a super midsize Praetor 600 can fly non-stop from Keflavík, Edinburgh, Manchester and Copenhagen. The Falcon 900EX and Global 6000 add cabin size and range:

Regional flights in North America

Many trips combine the city with Boston, Washington, Toronto, Chicago or Florida. On these short legs a light or midsize jet is enough; the table shows flights into Teterboro, and the reverse direction is priced the same way:

Long-haul from the Middle East

From Tel Aviv the Falcon 7X and Gulfstream G650 fly non-stop in under 11 h; from Dubai, 11,022 km away, every type in the table makes one stop:

The largest jets to Westchester

A Global 7500 weighs up to about 52 t at take-off, above the Teterboro limit, so it is planned into Westchester County Airport, which accepts aircraft of up to about 54 t:

The price grows with flight time, plus a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Passenger taxes depend on the country of departure: on a jet leaving France a per-passenger tax that rises with distance, about EUR 2,100 on a transatlantic flight to the US and about EUR 420 within Europe, and EUR 200 per passenger on flights from or to Italy over 1,500 km, plus EUR 12 per passenger from Austria. The UK charges Air Passenger Duty at the higher rate on jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, which covers all three aircraft in the main table, and the standard rate on lighter jets. Germany and Norway charge departure taxes, the Netherlands taxes passengers on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, and Sweden has no passenger tax. On arrival, US customs and inspection fees are added. Everything is 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

What a trip really costs

Price per person

A private jet is chartered as a whole, so the share per passenger falls quickly with the size of the group. Taxes and border fees are added per head:

Online calculator

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

Teterboro and the other airports around the city

Teterboro Airport (TEB, KTEB) lies in Bergen County, New Jersey, on the west side of the Hudson. It belongs to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and handles only business and general aviation, so all of its capacity serves private and corporate aircraft. Two runways, 2,134 m and 1,833 m, take every business jet from a light jet to a Gulfstream G650.

Three rules shape every arrival. Each operation needs prior permission from the airport, requested at least 24 hours ahead. The actual weight of the aircraft, fuel, passengers and baggage included, may not exceed 100,000 lb, about 45 t. After the crossing a jet lands light, so the limit matters mostly for the departure home with full tanks. And operators are asked to avoid non-essential flights between 23:00 and 06:00, with a stricter departure noise limit on runway 24 from 22:00 to 07:00.

US border officers inspect arrivals at Teterboro from 07:30 to about 23:15. A flight due later is routed to Newark or JFK, where customs works around the clock, so we plan the departure time in Europe backwards from these hours.

Westchester, Newark, JFK and Long Island

Westchester County Airport in White Plains, about 41 km north of Times Square, suits Connecticut and the northern suburbs. Its runway is 1,996 m, Signature, Million Air and Atlantic handle business aircraft, and customs inspects arrivals at the private terminals. Aircraft up to 120,000 lb are accepted, and a voluntary quiet period runs from midnight to 06:30. Distances in the table are straight-line from Teterboro:

LaGuardia, the airport closest to Midtown, has no customs, so a flight from abroad cannot land there; it takes only domestic flights, such as a hop from Boston or Washington, with an FAA slot for every operation.

Which aircraft suits the crossing

For the crossing itself, look at heavy jets for the lowest fare and at ultra long range jets when a non-stop flight and sleeping space matter. Holds of 3.3 m³ on the Challenger 650 and 5.5 m³ on the Global 6000 and Gulfstream G650 take a suitcase per passenger plus garment bags. The Gulfstream G650 stays under the Teterboro limit even with full tanks, and its cabin is 1.96 m high.

Questions about the aircraft, the airport or the documents? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

When to fly: the business calendar

Demand follows the working week more than the weather: Tuesday to Thursday are the busiest days, and a few recurring weeks fill Teterboro completely.

For the UN week and the pre-Christmas period, secure the aircraft and the Teterboro permission at least a month ahead; at other times a few days are usually enough.

From the airport to Manhattan and beyond

Empty Legs on the Atlantic

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator has to make without passengers, for example after dropping clients at Teterboro. Long-range jets cross between Europe and the US east coast every day, and many fly one way empty:

The operator sets the date and the time of an Empty Leg, and the entry rules are the same as on any flight: ESTA or visa, the passenger manifest and the landing permission. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates, and we send matching flights as they come up.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private jet the dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you, and the operator must approve the animal in advance. For the United States:

• Every dog entering the United States needs a receipt for the CDC electronic dog import form. It is filled in online before arrival and stays valid for six months.
• Dogs from countries with a low rabies risk, which includes the EU countries and the UK, must be at least six months old, carry a microchip readable by a universal scanner and look healthy on arrival.
• Cats are not covered by the CDC dog form, but must arrive healthy and can be examined by officers.
• For the return to the EU, the pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel and an EU pet passport; the United States is on the EU list, so no blood test is needed.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person can travel on a non-commercial trip.

A flight of seven or eight hours is a long day for an animal: walk the dog just before boarding. Some operators ask for a carrier or charge for cabin cleaning.

Documents, US entry and taxes

Before departure: checklist

• Passport for every passenger, valid for the whole stay, and an approved ESTA or a US visa.
• Names, dates of birth, nationalities and passport numbers sent at least a day before, for the manifest.
• The return date, which decides whether the aircraft waits, the crew rest and the departure airport.
• The address in the city or the suburbs, to choose between car and helicopter and between Teterboro and Westchester.
• Number of suitcases, garment bags and any equipment or samples to declare at customs.
• For a dog: the CDC form receipt, microchip number and rabies record.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to New York

1. Send the dates, the number of passengers with their nationalities, the address in the city and any onward legs in North America.
2. We check which operators are in the Visa Waiver Program and whether every passenger has an ESTA or needs a visa.
3. You receive 2-4 options: a heavy jet with a possible stop and a long-range jet non-stop, with the arrival airport, flight times and the price for the whole aircraft.
4. After the contract and payment, the operator files the manifest and requests the Teterboro permission; we book the car or helicopter.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before take-off. After landing, US officers clear you in the private terminal and the car takes you to the city.

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 New York

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

  • A Challenger 650 costs from EUR 61,000 one way from Dublin and EUR 65,000 from London Farnborough, for the whole aircraft. A non-stop Falcon 7X costs from EUR 80,000, and handling, border fees and passenger taxes are added in the quote.

• • Which airport do private jets use?

  • Usually Teterboro in New Jersey, about 12 km from Midtown, with three private terminals and US customs on site. Westchester, Newark and JFK serve the heaviest jets, late arrivals and onward airline connections.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 7:00 h from Farnborough in a Challenger 650 and 6:51 h in a Falcon 7X in still air. Westbound headwinds often add 30-60 minutes, and the flight home is shorter.

• • Can every aircraft land at Teterboro?

  • Almost every business jet can, as long as its actual weight stays under about 45 t; the Gulfstream G650 and Global 6000 fit even with full tanks. The Global 7500 is heavier at take-off, so it is planned into Westchester, Newark or JFK.

• • Is an ESTA enough on a private flight?

  • Only if the operator has signed the Visa Waiver Program agreement with the US authorities. Otherwise each passenger needs a B1 or B2 visa, so we check the operator before we propose the aircraft.

• • Can we land late in the evening?

  • US officers at Teterboro inspect arrivals from 07:30 to about 23:15. A later flight lands at Newark or JFK, where customs works around the clock.

• • Can my dog fly with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin. A dog needs the CDC import form receipt, a microchip and must be at least six months old; for the return to the EU it needs an EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination.

• • Are there Empty Legs across the Atlantic?

  • Yes, in both directions, because many long-range jets fly one way empty after a drop-off. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your direction and dates.

• • Can the jet take us on to Boston or Miami?

  • Yes, if your party arrived on it from abroad or leaves the country on it. Passengers who join in the United States travel with a US operator.

• • How much luggage fits for a week in the city?

  • A Challenger 650 hold of 3.3 m³ takes about one large suitcase per passenger for up to eight people. Larger groups or more bags suit a Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650 with about 5.5 m³.

• • How far ahead should I book?

  • Allow time for the documents first: an ESTA is usually approved quickly, a visa takes weeks. For UN week in September and the weeks before Christmas, book the aircraft at least a month ahead.