Private jet cost
Edinburgh → Istanbul
A private flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul covers 1,543 nautical miles (2,857 km) and takes about 3h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $33,247 – $48,470 one-way — about $10,215 per seat.
1,543 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
4.8h vs 7.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,094 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 286 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 34m | $26,405 – $39,045 | $41,453 – $54,972 | $47,253 – $67,572 | $8,181 | 942 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 13m | $24,544 – $35,004 | $38,684 – $49,522 | $44,884 – $62,922 | $7,444 | 999 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 43m | $31,800 – $45,830 | $50,307 – $65,076 | $57,807 – $82,076 | $9,704 | 1,695 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $33,247 – $48,470 | $52,072 – $68,097 | $61,072 – $89,097 | $10,215 | 2,094 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $40,073 – $58,377 | $62,804 – $82,072 | $73,304 – $107K | $12,306 | 2,448 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 35m | $50,211 – $77,538 | $78,863 – $109K | $91,363 – $141K | $15,969 | 3,000 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $61,413 – $94,430 | $96,559 – $133K | $112K – $172K | $19,480 | 3,960 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $99,174 – $177K | $157K – $249K | $178K – $314K | $34,476 | 7,867 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Edinburgh–Istanbul non-stop
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Istanbul: where you’d land
- Istanbul Atatürk Airport LTBA
Business-aviation airport · 9,843 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport LTFJ
Airport with private terminal · 9,843 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Istanbul Airport LTFM
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 4.8 h | 2,094 kg | $10,215 |
| Airline, economy | 7.2 h | 286 kg | Typically $343–$857 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.7 h | 1143 kg | Typically $1,429–$3,428 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.