Private jet cost
London → Budapest
A private flight from London to Budapest covers 784 nautical miles (1,453 km) and takes about 2h 25m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,899 – $16,956 one-way — about $3,607 per seat.
784 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 25m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.4h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
463 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 145 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 | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $12,917 – $19,091 | $20,288 – $26,891 | $26,088 – $39,491 | $4,001 | 445 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $11,899 – $16,956 | $18,768 – $24,008 | $24,968 – $37,408 | $3,607 | 463 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $15,351 – $22,098 | $24,309 – $31,411 | $31,809 – $48,411 | $4,681 | 778 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $19,805 – $28,480 | $31,393 – $40,524 | $40,393 – $61,524 | $6,036 | 1,146 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $24,001 – $34,476 | $38,078 – $49,104 | $48,578 – $74,104 | $7,310 | 1,343 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 58m | $30,286 – $45,957 | $48,210 – $65,561 | $60,710 – $97,561 | $9,530 | 1,649 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 54m | $37,273 – $56,285 | $59,420 – $80,428 | $74,420 – $119K | $11,695 | 2,183 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $60,602 – $105K | $97,388 – $150K | $118K – $215K | $20,691 | 4,318 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 London–Budapest non-stop
London: where you’d land
- Farnborough Airport EGLF
Business-aviation airport · 8,005 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs - London Biggin Hill Airport EGKB
Business-aviation airport · 5,925 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs - London City Airport EGLC
Airport with private terminal · 4,948 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs
Budapest: where you’d land
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport LHBP
Major hub · 12,162 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.4 h | 463 kg | $3,607 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 145 kg | Typically $174–$436 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 581 kg | Typically $726–$1,743 |
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.