Private Jet Charter in Scotland
Private jets from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick, Aberdeen, Inverness and Dundee: which airport suits your trip, its hours and handlers, flying times and a quote.
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Scotland's private jet airports
Six airports with business aviation handling. Hours and customs differ a lot between them, so the choice matters.
Edinburgh
Open around the clock, with customs at all hours and Signature's private terminal. Parking is tight, so every private flight needs permission through the handler.
Private jets from EdinburghGlasgow
Open 24 hours with customs at all hours. Private flights use Signature's Business Aviation Centre or Gama Aviation, and every flight needs the airport's approval.
Private jets from GlasgowGlasgow Prestwick
Open 24 hours on the Ayrshire coast, with a 2,987 m runway and its own handler, Prestwick Aviation Services, with customs next door. About 40 minutes by car from Glasgow (airport figure).
Private jets from Glasgow PrestwickAberdeen
For Aberdeen, Royal Deeside and the north-east. Open 06:00–22:30, with Signature's Business Aviation Centre and customs from 07:00 to 23:00.
Private jets from AberdeenInverness
The airport for the Highlands, open 06:15–22:45 every day with Signature and PrimeFlight Executive. Every flight needs prior permission, and customs is by arrangement.
Private jets from InvernessDundee
Five minutes from Dundee city centre, with St Andrews about 20 minutes away (HIAL figure). A 1,400 m runway and short weekend hours, so the aircraft and timings need checking.
Private jets from DundeeWhere you'll fly from
The closest jet airports to each area by straight-line distance. Drive times depend on roads and traffic; we plan the car to match.
| Area | Nearest airports |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh (EDI) 11 km · Dundee (DND) 56 km · Glasgow (GLA) 78 km |
| Glasgow | Glasgow (GLA) 11 km · Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) 45 km · Edinburgh (EDI) 56 km |
| St Andrews | Dundee (DND) 19 km · Edinburgh (EDI) 56 km · Aberdeen (ABZ) 103 km |
| Gleneagles (Auchterarder) | Perth/Scone (PSL) 31 km · Edinburgh (EDI) 45 km · Dundee (DND) 50 km |
| Perth | Perth/Scone (PSL) 6 km · Dundee (DND) 26 km · Edinburgh (EDI) 50 km |
| Loch Lomond (Balloch) | Glasgow (GLA) 17 km · Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) 56 km · Edinburgh (EDI) 76 km |
| Turnberry | Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) 26 km · Campbeltown (CAL) 56 km · Glasgow (GLA) 67 km |
| Royal Deeside (Ballater) | Aberdeen (ABZ) 54 km · Dundee (DND) 66 km · Inverness (INV) 82 km |
| Aviemore and the Cairngorms | Inverness (INV) 41 km · Dundee (DND) 96 km · Aberdeen (ABZ) 98 km |
| Isle of Skye (Portree) | Broadford Airstrip (SKL) 28 km · Glasgow (GLA) 202 km |
Flying times from Edinburgh
Approximate times by private jet. Glasgow is a few minutes further west; each airport page has its own list.
| To | Distance | Flying time |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 683 nm | About 2h 05m in a light or midsize jet |
| Nice | 842 nm | About 2h 35m in a light or midsize jet |
| Paris | 470 nm | About 1h 50m in a turboprop or light jet |
| Cannes | 843 nm | About 2h 35m in a light or midsize jet |
| Saint-Tropez | 854 nm | About 2h 35m in a light or midsize jet |
| New York | 2,822 nm | About 7h 25m in a heavy jet |
| Marbella | 1,158 nm | About 3h 10m in a light or midsize jet |
| Verbier and Crans-Montana | 708 nm | About 2h 15m in a light or midsize jet |
| Milan | 791 nm | About 2h 25m in a light or midsize jet |
| Dubai | 3,130 nm | About 7h 15m in a super midsize or larger |
| Miami | 3,697 nm | About 9h 25m in a heavy jet |
| Venice | 862 nm | About 2h 35m in a light or midsize jet |
| Ibiza | 1,043 nm | About 3h 00m in a light or midsize jet |
| Zurich | 674 nm | About 2h 15m in a light or midsize jet |
| Rome | 1,053 nm | About 3h 00m in a light or midsize jet |
| Vienna | 869 nm | About 2h 35m in a light or midsize jet |
| Los Angeles | 4,466 nm | About 11h 10m in an ultra long range jet |
| Courchevel | 710 nm | About 2h 15m in a light or midsize jet |
| Mykonos | 1,602 nm | About 4h 10m in a midsize jet |
| Gibraltar | 1,191 nm | About 3h 15m in a light or midsize jet |
Operations people, not just a booking desk
We come from aircraft management and flight operations. In Scotland that means knowing which airport is open when you need it, where customs needs booking ahead, and which runways suit your aircraft, before you commit to a plan.
Talk to us
Call any time on 020 8088 9102 or send your trip above. We reply personally.
Questions
Which airport is best for a private jet in Scotland?
It depends where you are starting. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick are all open around the clock with customs at all hours, and their long runways take everything from light jets to long-range aircraft. Aberdeen serves the north-east, Inverness the Highlands, and Dundee is the closest of the six to St Andrews. We suggest the one that saves you the most time door to door.
How long is a private flight from Edinburgh to Geneva?
About 2 hours 5 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I clear customs at Scottish airports on a private flight?
Yes. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick list customs and immigration at all hours. Aberdeen's run from 07:00 to 23:00, with 24 hours' notice outside that. At Inverness and Dundee customs is by prior arrangement, which the operator books when it plans the flight.
Can I fly privately to St Andrews?
Dundee is the closest of these airports: Highlands and Islands Airports puts St Andrews about 20 minutes away. Its runway is 1,400 m, so we check your aircraft against it; Edinburgh is the alternative for larger jets.
Is private jet hire the same as charter?
Yes. Hiring a private jet and chartering one mean the same thing: you book the whole aircraft and its crew for your trip, on your schedule. We arrange it with a vetted operator; Volairis does not own or operate aircraft.
