Private jets to Paris
Paris is one of the shortest private flights from London. Almost every private jet uses Le Bourget, a business aviation airport north of the city with no airline flights, a wide choice of private terminals and customs at all hours.
Paris at a glance
- Arrive at
- Paris Le Bourget (LBG)
- From London
- About 1h 10m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London Stansted (STN), London City (LCY), Northolt (NHT)
- Suits
- turboprop, light jet, midsize
London City takes only aircraft and crews approved for its steep approach, and closes overnight and from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime; Northolt keeps set civil hours and takes up to 29 passengers. We check your aircraft against both before we quote.
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Paris
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 1h 10m
Farnborough, 186 nm - From Manchester
- About 1h 45m
Manchester, 318 nm - From Liverpool
- About 1h 50m
Liverpool John Lennon, 329 nm - From Birmingham
- About 1h 30m
Birmingham, 263 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 2h 25m
Edinburgh, 470 nm - From Glasgow
- About 2h 30m
Glasgow, 485 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Paris Le Bourget (LBG). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- Jets must leave their stand for take-off by 22:15 local time, so a late dinner in Paris needs a wheels-up time agreed well before then.
- Arriving late is easier than leaving late: most modern jets may land at Le Bourget at night.
- Each private terminal clears its own passengers through customs, so you never use an airline terminal.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Paris from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 6–8 | 1,800 nm | Short regional hops and small airfields |
| Light jet | Embraer Phenom 300E | 6–8 | 2,000 nm | London to Paris, Geneva or Nice |
| Midsize | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | The Mediterranean with a stand-up cabin |
Flying to Paris: questions
How long is a private flight from London to Paris?
About 1 hour 10 minutes to Le Bourget in a light jet, depending on the departure airport and winds.
Which airport do private jets use in Paris?
Paris Le Bourget (LBG), about 20 minutes from central Paris by car. It handles business aviation only, with no airline flights.
Can I fly back from Paris late in the evening?
Jets must leave their stand at Le Bourget by 22:15 local time, so plan a return before then. We agree the timings with the operator when we quote.
How long is a private flight to Paris from elsewhere in the UK?
About 1h 45m from Manchester, 1h 50m from Liverpool, 1h 30m from Birmingham, 2h 25m from Edinburgh, 2h 30m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
