One of the world’s leading financial, political and cultural centres London has something to offer for everyone. The opportunities are endless, business meetings, conventions, cultural events, shopping, fine dining and much more. The British metropolis attracts millions of travelers from every part of the world and represents Europe’s largest aviation market.

London’s most popular Airports for Private Jets are:

London Luton Airport

Located in the north of the city, it is one of the most popular options for private jets thanks to its excellent facilities and VIP lounges. It is one of the few airports in London with 24/7 operations, making it the most popular choice for night flights.

ICAO Code: EGGW
IATA Code: LTN

Biggin Hill Airport

This airport is entirely dedicated to business aviation, making it very popular due to its proximity to Central London and for being relatively uncongested.

ICAO Code: EGKB
IATA Code: BQH

Farnborough Airport

This airport is entirely dedicated to business aviation, it is equipped with some of Europe’s most modern and stylish facilities and is very popular to access West London.

ICAO Code: EGLF
IATA Code: FBA

London City Airport

Located at the heart of the Docklands, this airport is very popular due to its proximity to the financial centre of the City and for the speed of its boarding procedures. However, it is important to be aware of its relatively higher handling costs and the restrictions created by its short runway, which limits the types of aircraft that are authorised to operate.

ICAO Code: EGLC
IATA Code: LCY

London Northtolt Airport

This previously military airport is increasingly popular for private jets users. With its proximity to the city centre and dedicated VIP facilities for authorities, it is quickly becoming the first choice for many people going into Central London.

ICAO Code: EGWU
IATA Code: NHT

London Stansted Airport

While being mostly dedicated to scheduled flights, this airport is open 24 hours a day and is equipped with business aviation facilities. It is a good option to reach the Eastern and North-eastern parts of the city.

ICAO Code: EGSS
IATA Code: STN

As the capital of the second largest economy in the euro-zone and main tourist destination of the continent, Paris occupies a very special place in European aviation. Art, culture, gastronomy, fashion and a thriving economy have turned Paris into an international icon that attracts tourists and business travellers from the whole world.

How to get to Paris by private jet?

Paris boasts an airport entirely dedicated to business aviation at Le Bourget and two important commercial airports at Charles de Gaulle and Orly.

1. Paris Le Bourget Airport

This business aviation-only airport occupies the first spot in Europe’s traffic rankings. It is equipped with the largest amount of business aviation terminals in the whole of Europe and is blessed with a very central location. These are the reasons why it is by far the first choice for the large majority of private jet users in Paris.

• ICAO code: LFPB

• IATA code: LBA

• Distance from central Paris: 16,5 KM

• Runways: 25/07 (9.813 ft) | 21/03 (8.743 ft) | 27/09 (6.079 ft)

2. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

France’s main airport, with scheduled flights to hundreds of destinations worldwide. The use of this airport by private jets is normally restricted to passengers connecting onto a scheduled commercial flight.

• ICAO Code: LFPG

• IATA Code: CDG
  

• Distance from central Paris: 26 KM

• Runways: 26L/08R (8.858 ft) | 26R/08L (13.829 ft) | 27L/09R (13.780 ft) | 27R/09L (8.858 ft)

3. Paris Orly Airport

Despite its role as the main parisian airport for domestic flights and some European destinations, Orly is not particularly popular with business aviation users. Operations to/from Orly by private jet is usually restricted to passengers connecting onto a commercial scheduled flight.

• ICAO Code: LFPO 

• IATA Code: ORY
  

• Distance from Central Paris: 17,5 KM

• Runways: 20/02 (7.874 ft) | 24/06 (11.975 ft) | 26/08 (10.892 ft)