Why choose Charter-A Ltd for your private flight?

Private jet, helicopter and air taxi charter in one place

Whatever the journey, one team arranges the aircraft, the crew and the details, 24 hours a day. Choose how you want to fly.

CAA approvedaircraft, flown by experienced pilots
24/7operations, every day of the year
5-starrated on Trustpilot
Same daydepartures available
Private jet charter: a white and blue business jet in flight

Private jet charter

Fly in style, comfort and privacy to any destination around the world, from a quick London to Paris to a long-haul charter.

  • Light, midsize and heavy jets
  • Fully inclusive pricing
  • Pets fly in the cabin with you

Explore private jets

Helicopter charter: an Agusta AW109 Grand helicopter landed beside the River Thames

Helicopter charter

Reach a remote location, attend a special event or skip the traffic. Experienced pilots and twin-engine helicopters, from central London and across the UK.

  • Transfers, events and business days
  • Landing at hotels, estates and heliports
  • Race days, Royal Ascot and Goodwood

Explore helicopters

Air taxi charter: a King Air turboprop taxiing on an airfield

Air taxi charter

The fast, flexible way to make short hops for small groups, using regional airfields close to where you are going.

  • Short-hop and regional routes
  • Turboprops and light jets
  • Ideal for small groups and tight schedules

Explore air taxis

Our desk is open 24 hours a day. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.

The aircraft

The aircraft we fly

We choose from a wide fleet of light jets, midsize jets, heavy jets, turboprops and helicopters, so the aircraft fits your party, your route and your budget.

A light jet taxiing on an airfield

Light jetsQuick, efficient and ideal for short and medium routes with smaller groups.
A Bombardier Challenger business jet on the apron

Midsize and large jetsMore cabin and more range for larger parties and longer flights across Europe.
A Gulfstream heavy jet on the ramp

Heavy jetsLong-range, large-cabin aircraft for intercontinental travel.
A Pilatus PC-12 turboprop on a grass airfield

TurbopropsShort-field capability for regional airfields, with generous cabins and baggage space.
An Agusta AW109 Grand helicopter beside the Thames

HelicoptersTwin-engine helicopters for transfers, events and flights that start where you are.
An Airbus H145 helicopter on an airfield

Executive helicoptersLarger cabins such as the Airbus H145, which seats up to eight passengers.

Pictures show typical aircraft of each type. You fly in this aircraft or a similar one, confirmed in your quote.

Worldwide

Private flights to any destination

Fly private to any destination with Charter-A Ltd. We offer private flights, on-demand private jet charter and turboprop options worldwide, for business travel, last-minute executive trips, sports events, leisure getaways and international connections.

Also see our dedicated charter private jet website.

How it works

From your first message to your flight

Benefits of flying private: convenience, fast boarding, flexible schedules, door-to-door routing, in-flight comfort and bespoke service.

Tell us your plans

Where you want to go, when, and how many are travelling. Use the quote form or call our desk.

We find the right aircraft

Our team checks jets, turboprops and helicopters for your route, and arranges slots and permissions.

One fully inclusive quote

Transparent pricing built from the real costs of your flight, with no extras added afterwards.

Fly with a trip manager

A dedicated trip manager looks after the details so the day is smooth, safe and punctual.

London, the UK and Europe

Private Jet, Helicopter and Air Taxi Charter: London, the UK, Europe and Worldwide

Charter-A arranges private jet, helicopter and air taxi flights for passengers and businesses across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

Most of our flights start in the London area, from Farnborough, Biggin Hill, Luton, Stansted and Heathrow, but we are just as happy to plan a departure from a regional airfield, a private aerodrome or a helipad near your door.

Popular routes include Paris, Nice, Cannes, Geneva, Madrid and Jersey, as well as short-hop air taxi flights between regional airfields. Browse our private jet destinations.

Travelling with a pet? Dogs and cats can fly in the cabin with you. To get started, request a quote online or call +44 20 7781 8094.

Aerial view of Silverstone Circuit on a race weekend, reached by helicopter charter

Events by helicopter

Race days, regattas and festivals by helicopter

Skip the queues and arrive at the biggest dates in the calendar. Landing at events is subject to permission, which we arrange.

Also: Goodwood · Henley Royal Regatta · Grand National · all events

Trusted by our clients

What our clients say

★★★★★

Thank you to the Charter a team — I cannot thank the Charter a team enough for the speedy approach they took to get me and my team from London to the south of France in one of their jets.Ben Porter · Private jet · Trustpilot

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Recently engaged Charter-A for a helicopter flight to/from Silverstone F1. From the start Martin was helpful and informative. The whole process was easy… I cannot recommend enough and the whole trip was amazing.John Bloodworth · Helicopter · Trustpilot

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The absolute best private charter experience.Beverley R · Flew her Bernese Mountain Dog puppy home · Trustpilot

CAA approvedaircraft and experienced pilots
Since 2012arranging charter flights
ACA memberAir Charter Association
All inclusivetransparent pricing, no hidden costs

Questions

Private flight questions, answered

What does Charter-A arrange?
Private jet hire, helicopter charter and air taxi flights, worldwide. We choose from jets, helicopters and turboprops to suit your trip, whether it is business travel, a VIP transfer, an event or a leisure getaway.
How quickly can I fly?
Same-day departures are available. Our desk is open 24 hours a day, so call on +44 20 7781 8094 for an urgent flight, or send a request online and a charter specialist will reply as quickly as possible.
What does a quote include?
A fully inclusive price for the whole aircraft, built from the real costs of your flight: crew, positioning, flying time and airport fees. There are no extras added afterwards.
Can I take my pet?
Yes. Dogs and cats can fly in the cabin with you. Tell us when you enquire and we will plan it, including the paperwork your route needs.
What is the difference between a private jet, an air taxi and a helicopter?
A private jet suits longer routes and larger parties. An air taxi is a short-hop service for small groups, using regional airfields. A helicopter lifts off from places jets cannot, such as a heliport or a private site close to where you are going, and is ideal for transfers and events.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing. We check the forecast with you and tell you early if a flight needs to move.

Book your private flight

Tell us where you want to go and when. A charter specialist replies with a clear, fully inclusive price, and there is no obligation.

If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.