Private jet cost
Lugano → Edinburgh
A private flight from Lugano to Edinburgh covers 754 nautical miles (1,397 km) and takes about 2h 20m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,560 – $16,460 one-way — about $3,503 per seat.
754 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 20m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.3h vs 5.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
448 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 140 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 00m | $12,525 – $18,498 | $19,685 – $26,073 | $25,485 – $38,673 | $3,878 | 430 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 20m | $11,560 – $16,460 | $18,247 – $23,324 | $24,447 – $36,724 | $3,503 | 448 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $14,931 – $21,474 | $23,663 – $30,550 | $31,163 – $47,550 | $4,551 | 752 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 01m | $19,271 – $27,685 | $30,571 – $39,427 | $39,571 – $60,427 | $5,870 | 1,108 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 56m | $23,362 – $33,525 | $37,095 – $47,794 | $47,595 – $72,794 | $7,111 | 1,299 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 54m | $29,494 – $44,701 | $46,991 – $63,829 | $59,491 – $95,829 | $9,274 | 1,595 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 50m | $36,313 – $54,769 | $57,943 – $78,336 | $72,943 – $117K | $11,385 | 2,112 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 56m | $59,069 – $102K | $95,028 – $146K | $116K – $211K | $20,143 | 4,177 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 Lugano–Edinburgh non-stop
Lugano: where you’d land
- Lugano Airport LSZA
Business-aviation airport · 4,429 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 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) | 3.3 h | 448 kg | $3,503 |
| Airline, economy | 5.5 h | 140 kg | Typically $168–$419 |
| Airline, first / business | 5 h | 559 kg | Typically $698–$1,676 |
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.