Hire a Private Jet to the US Virgin Islands

The United States Virgin Islands is a Caribbean territory of the United States comprising three main islands - St Thomas, St Croix and St John - and approximately 50 smaller surrounding islets, located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea approximately 40 miles east of Puerto Rico. As a US territory, the Virgin Islands uses the US dollar, operates under US federal law and FAA aviation regulations, and requires no customs procedure for arrivals from the continental United States - though UK visitors pass through standard US immigration on arrival. The islands have long been one of the most active private aviation markets in the entire Caribbean, combining St Thomas's position as the region's premier sailing and yachting hub with the warm water, duty-free shopping, luxury resorts and UHNW villa community that has made the islands a year-round destination for transatlantic private aviation clients. Private jet charter flights from the United Kingdom use St Thomas Cyril E. King Airport (STT) as the primary gateway, with British Virgin Islands just 25 nautical miles to the east and Puerto Rico 59 nautical miles to the west. St Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) serves as a second gateway with a significantly longer runway accommodating all aircraft categories.

 

 

Cyril E. King Airport (STT / TIST) is located approximately 3 km west of Charlotte Amalie, the capital of St Thomas, at an elevation of 7 metres above sea level. It has a single runway (10/28) measuring 7,000 feet (2,134 metres), equipped with ILS, and accommodating all private jet categories. The airport is served by Island Aviation Services FBO, which provides full ground handling, customs and immigration for international arrivals, fuelling and concierge services. The airport operates from 07:00 to 23:00 daily - ARFF (crash services) are unavailable between 23:00 and 06:00, and this should be factored into scheduling for late-night or early-morning arrivals. Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St Croix (STX / TISX) has a substantially longer runway at 10,004 feet (3,049 metres), accommodating the largest aircraft categories, and is located approximately 10 km south-west of Christiansted. For your ultimate comfort, we arrange chauffeured transfers, water taxi connections and yacht tenders from both airports to your villa, resort or marina anywhere in the Virgin Islands.

Key Information:

• Typical flight time from London to St Thomas (STT): around 8 hours 25 minutes;
• Private jet charter prices: from 58000 GBP;
• Primary airport: Cyril E. King Airport, St Thomas (STT / TIST), 3 km from Charlotte Amalie;
• Alternative airport: Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, St Croix (STX / TISX), longer runway (10,004 ft);
• STT operating hours: 07:00 to 23:00 (ARFF unavailable 23:00-06:00);
• British Virgin Islands: 25 nm to the east - same-day extension by boat or helicopter;
• Most popular aircraft: Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Global 6000;
• Available departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

The destination draws private aviation clients primarily for luxury leisure - the US Virgin Islands is one of the Caribbean's premier UHNW destinations, combining world-class sailing in Sir Francis Drake Channel and around the BVI, outstanding diving and snorkelling (the wreck of the RMS Rhone on St Croix is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated dive sites), luxury villa rentals across St John's north shore and St Thomas's hillside communities, and a vibrant Charlotte Amalie marina that serves as a hub for Caribbean bareboat and crewed yacht charters. The US territorial status also appeals to many American-connected clients, who can arrive without a customs procedure and use familiar financial and legal frameworks.

Private jet charter prices to the US Virgin Islands start from approximately 58000 GBP for heavy jets from London on the ~3,600 nautical mile sector. The distance requires heavy or large super midsize jets for a non-stop flight. The final charter cost depends on the selected aircraft, departure airport, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

 

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide, including light jets, midsize aircraft, heavy jets and ultra long-range business aircraft. Our aviation consultants can recommend suitable aircraft based on passenger numbers, baggage requirements, flight range and budget. Available aircraft include models from Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Airbus and Boeing.

With more than 15 years of experience in business aviation, we arrange private jet charter flights to the US Virgin Islands and across the Caribbean from airports across the United Kingdom. Our team manages every stage of the journey, including aircraft sourcing, flight planning, ground transportation, water transfers and concierge services.

 

 

Availability on private jet routes to the US Virgin Islands peaks from December through April - the Caribbean high season - when demand is at its highest and aircraft positioning across the Caribbean is most active. This is also the peak period for yacht charter season, which drives significant private aviation demand. Summer and autumn bookings are available and often at better rates.

 

How long does it take to fly to the US Virgin Islands?

The flight time on the private jet:

 

1 route

• London - St Thomas (STT), by private jet Gulfstream G450
• Aircraft range: 4350 nm, 8056 km | 476 kts, 882 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ STT | TIST
• Distance: 3600 nm / 6668 km
• Flight time: 8:05 h non-stop

 

2 route

• London - St Thomas (STT), by private jet Global 6000
• Aircraft range: 6000 nm, 11112 km | 488 kts, 904 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ STT | TIST
• Distance: 3600 nm / 6668 km
• Flight time: 7:58 h non-stop

 

3 route

• Edinburgh - St Thomas (STT), by private jet Challenger 650
• Aircraft range: 4000 nm, 7408 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: EDI | EGPH ⟶ STT | TIST
• Distance: 3549 nm / 6573 km
• Flight time: 8:08 h non-stop

 

4 route

• Manchester - St Thomas (STT), by private jet Global 6000
• Aircraft range: 6000 nm, 11112 km | 488 kts, 904 kmh
• Route: MAN | EGCC ⟶ STT | TIST
• Distance: 3553 nm / 6581 km
• Flight time: 7:57 h non-stop

 

5 route

• London - St Croix (STX), by private jet Gulfstream G650
• Aircraft range: 7000 nm, 12964 km | 516 kts, 956 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ STX | TISX
• Distance: 3630 nm / 6724 km
• Flight time: 7:36 h non-stop

 

The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet and wind conditions. Note that STT operating hours are 07:00 to 23:00 - late-night arrivals should be planned to land before 23:00, and we build this into every booking. Our consultant will calculate the flight time and optimal departure window for your chosen aircraft and departure airport.

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands route from London sits at around 3,600 nautical miles - a long transatlantic sector that comfortably fits the Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Global 6000 without a fuel stop. The sector is slightly shorter than the UK to Caribbean islands further south, making it one of the more accessible transatlantic Caribbean destinations for heavy jet clients.

One practical point on airport choice: St Thomas STT has a 7,000-foot runway which handles all private jets comfortably, but clients travelling in the largest heavy jets with significant fuel and payload loads may find St Croix STX's 10,004-foot runway the more appropriate option. STX is also useful for clients staying on the south side of the islands or whose yacht is based in Christiansted harbour. We advise on airport choice at the quote stage based on your aircraft type and final destination within the islands.

STT's 07:00-23:00 operating window (with ARFF unavailable 23:00-06:00) means that overnight transatlantic departures from the UK need to be planned to arrive before 23:00 local time (STT is UTC-4). A departure from London around 15:00-16:00 UK time will typically arrive in St Thomas around 20:00-21:00 local - comfortably within the window. We time every booking around this constraint.

Below are the approximate prices for the flights performed this year:

1. from London to St Thomas, 12 passengers, by Gulfstream G450 - 112000 EUR;
2. from London to St Thomas, 13 passengers, by Global 6000 - 128000 EUR;
3. from London Farnborough to St Thomas, 12 passengers, by Challenger 650 - 108000 EUR;
4. from London to St Croix, 14 passengers, by Gulfstream G650 - 134000 EUR;
5. from Manchester to St Thomas, 12 passengers, by Global 6000 - 126000 EUR;
6. from Edinburgh to St Thomas, 12 passengers, by Challenger 650 - 122000 EUR;
7. from Birmingham to St Thomas, 13 passengers, by Global 6000 - 127000 EUR;
8. from London to St Thomas then BVI, Global 6000 - 134000 EUR (including BVI hop);

We can arrange flights from any UK airport to the US Virgin Islands and across the Caribbean. If you have any questions, please use the form below:

 

 

Prices depending on the type of business jet

We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:

• Large jet (similar to Legacy 600) - from 4900 to 5800 GBP per flight hour;
• Business liners - from 10300 GBP per flight hour;
• Light jet - from 2100 to 3000 GBP per flight hour;
• Long-haul jet (similar to Global 5000, Gulfstream G550, Falcon 7X, etc.) - from 5800 to 8800 GBP per flight hour;
• Medium-sized jet (identical to Cessna Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP, etc.) - from 3000 to 3700 GBP per flight hour;
• Turboprops - from 850 GBP per flight hour.
• Large medium-class jet (similar to Challenger 300, etc.) - from 4600 to 5500 GBP per flight hour;
• Small jet, from 1700 to 2500 GBP per flight hour;

For the US Virgin Islands route, large jets in the 4900-5800 GBP per hour range and long-range jets in the 5800-8800 GBP range are the most practical categories for the transatlantic sector from UK airports.

 

 

Recent flights to the US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands generates some of the most varied and memorable Caribbean charters in our network. Below are a few recent examples.

• London Farnborough to St Thomas, Challenger 650, 10 passengers - a sailing charter group. A group beginning a two-week bareboat sailing charter from the St Thomas marina, heading through the BVI. We arranged the jet from Farnborough, timed to arrive before 21:00 local, with water taxi pre-arranged to the marina. Charter was around 108,000 EUR.
• Manchester to St Thomas, Global 6000, 12 passengers - a villa rental group. A large family group renting a private villa on St John's north shore for three weeks. The Global 6000 gave the cabin space needed for 12 passengers on the eight-hour sector. Charter from Manchester was around 126,000 EUR.
• London to St Thomas then BVI, Global 6000, 11 passengers - a Caribbean circuit. A group landing in St Thomas and continuing to Beef Island in the BVI for the next segment of their trip. The BVI hop of 25 nautical miles added under 20 minutes of flying and simplified the group's arrival into their BVI charter base. Total with both sectors was around 134,000 EUR.
• Birmingham to St Croix, Gulfstream G650, 13 passengers - a St Croix diving group. A group of experienced divers visiting the Frederiksted Pier for its famous night diving and the RMS Rhone wreck off St Croix. We chose STX for its longer runway and proximity to the dive sites. Charter from Birmingham was around 130,000 EUR.
• Edinburgh to St Thomas, Challenger 650, 9 passengers with a dog - a winter escape. A family travelling with their dog in December, seeking Caribbean sunshine. As the US Virgin Islands is a US territory, USDA pet import requirements applied rather than EU rules. Charter was around 122,000 EUR from Edinburgh.

The examples above are recent indicative charters and are provided for guidance only. Your own quote will depend on the current season, aircraft positioning, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

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All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.

 

 

Most Requested Aircraft for Flights to US Virgin Islands

The UK to US Virgin Islands transatlantic sector of approximately 3,550-3,630 nautical miles suits heavy jets and large super midsize jets for a comfortable non-stop crossing. The eight-hour sector means cabin amenities - seating, sleeping arrangements and catering - become significant factors in aircraft choice.

 

 

• Gulfstream G450 - a popular choice for the UK to STT sector, with 4,350 nm range handling the crossing comfortably and a large cabin well suited to the eight-hour flight.
• Challenger 650 - frequently selected for the transatlantic crossing, offering a generous large-cabin interior and 4,000 nm range adequate for the sector from London and Midlands airports.
• Global 6000 - a long-range jet with 6,000 nm range that handles all UK departure airports with ease and offers four-zone cabin comfort for groups of up to 13 passengers.
• Gulfstream G650 - an ultra-long-range option for clients who prefer maximum speed and range on the crossing, particularly useful for Edinburgh and Belfast departures.
• Legacy 600 - occasionally chosen for groups of up to 13 passengers, combining a generous cabin with competitive operating costs on the transatlantic sector.

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide. Our aviation advisors will recommend the right aircraft for your group size and UK departure airport.

 

How to rent a business jet with a crew

5 main stages:

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  Sending an application

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  Clarification of details and search for options

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  Preparation and coordination of optimal options

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  Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.

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  Departure on the route.

 

Business aviation airports in the US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands has two jet-capable airports, one on each of the two main inhabited islands:

• Cyril E. King Airport (STT) - St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (STT / TIST) - 3 km from Charlotte Amalie, primary gateway
• Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - St Croix, US Virgin Islands (STX / TISX) - 10 km from Christiansted, longer runway
   

Cyril E. King Airport (IATA: STT, ICAO: TIST) is located approximately 3 km west of Charlotte Amalie on St Thomas, at an elevation of 7 metres above sea level. It has a single runway (10/28) measuring 7,000 feet (2,134 metres) with ILS, accommodating all private jet categories. The FBO is Island Aviation Services, which provides full ground handling, US customs and immigration clearance for international arrivals, fuelling and concierge services. The airport operates from 07:00 to 23:00 daily - ARFF services are unavailable between 23:00 and 06:00. All private jet arrivals from outside the US must complete US customs and CBP (Customs and Border Protection) formalities on arrival, which Island Aviation Services coordinates. The airport is owned by the Virgin Islands Port Authority. Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (IATA: STX, ICAO: TISX) on St Croix has a significantly longer runway at 10,004 feet (3,049 metres), accommodating the largest jet categories including wide-body aircraft. It is located approximately 10 km south-west of Christiansted and is the better option for larger heavy jets or clients whose destination is on St Croix or its southern waters. St John has no airport - the island is served by ferry and water taxi from St Thomas.

 

 

Main characteristics of the primary airport:

• The official name is Cyril E. King Airport, STT, US Virgin Islands (US territory).
• The airport is located approximately 3 km west of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas.
• FBO - Island Aviation Services, US CBP customs and immigration on site.
• Geolocation of the airport - 18°20′14″N, 64°58′24″W
• Runway 10/28 - 7,000 ft (2,134 m), ILS, suitable for all private jet categories.
• IATA - STT. ICAO - TIST.
• Operating hours: 07:00 to 23:00 (ARFF unavailable 23:00-06:00).
• Time Zone: UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time, year-round - no daylight saving)

US CBP processing at the Island Aviation Services FBO is efficient for private jet arrivals. As a US territory, the USVI is treated as a domestic destination for US citizens but requires full US immigration and customs clearance for UK visitors. You can get additional information on handling from our consultants.

 

Operational handling at St Thomas (STT)

St Thomas is one of the Caribbean's most active private aviation airports, with Island Aviation Services providing professional FBO services well used to handling transatlantic private jet arrivals. The airport's limited operating hours (07:00-23:00, ARFF unavailable after 23:00) are the key scheduling consideration for UK arrivals - we time all transatlantic departures to ensure arrival before 23:00 local (UTC-4).

As a US territory, the USVI applies US federal aviation regulations and US Customs and Border Protection procedures. UK visitors require a valid US visa or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), which must be in place before departure. US CBP processes arrivals at the FBO, typically quickly for private jet clients. No specific overflight permits are needed for routing from the UK to the USVI through North Atlantic airspace.

The USVI has no sales tax, which makes the duty-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie a draw in itself. The islands observe Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round with no daylight saving, which simplifies scheduling from the UK - the time difference is always either 4 or 5 hours depending on UK summer time.

 

Flying to the US Virgin Islands with your pet

As a US territory, the USVI applies USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) pet import requirements rather than EU rules. This is different from EU destinations and requires specific documentation:

• Rabies vaccination: valid rabies vaccination certificate is required for dogs and cats. The vaccine must have been given at least 30 days before arrival if it is the first vaccination.
• Health certificate: an official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by an accredited USDA veterinarian or equivalent.
• No quarantine: compliant pets are not quarantined on arrival in the USVI.
• Breeds: no breed restrictions apply in the USVI, unlike some other US jurisdictions.

Pets travel in the cabin with you throughout the transatlantic flight. We confirm USDA documentation requirements as part of every pet-inclusive booking and flag any changes to the requirements well before departure.

 

 

Empty Leg Flights to US Virgin Islands

Travellers with flexible schedules may benefit from Empty Leg opportunities on transatlantic routes between UK airports and the US Virgin Islands. The Caribbean high season generates significant repositioning traffic, and empty legs occur most frequently during the November to April peak season as aircraft move between Caribbean islands.

• London Farnborough - St Thomas | Gulfstream G450 | 12 passengers | from £36,000;
• St Thomas - London | Global 6000 | 13 passengers | from £38,000;
• Miami - St Thomas | Challenger 350 | 9 passengers | from £8,400;
• St Thomas - BVI | Citation CJ3+ | 6 passengers | from £2,800;
• St Croix - Puerto Rico | Phenom 300 | 7 passengers | from £3,200;

The prices shown above are indicative examples. Actual Empty Leg opportunities depend on aircraft availability, routing and travel dates.

 

 

Helicopter charter

Private Jets UK clients have access to the top private helicopters. From St Thomas, helicopters provide fast island-hopping connections to St John (10 minutes), to the BVI islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke), and to smaller private cays across the region that have no paved runway. The following helicopters are available for booking at the moment:

• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 5 helicopters available
• Agusta Westland 139 (15 seats) - 2 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS355N (5 seats) - 4 helicopters available
• Robinson R44 (3 seats) - 12 helicopters available
• Robinson R66 (4 seats) - 15 helicopters available
• Agusta A109SP Grand New (5 seats) - 6 helicopters available
• Eurocopter EC155 (6 seats) - 11 helicopters available
• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 8 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil (5 seats) - 10 helicopters available
• Agusta Westland AW139 (15 seats) - 7 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopters H 135 (6 seats) - 8 helicopters available
• Bell 407GXP (5 seats) - 12 helicopters available
• Bell 429 (6 seats) - 15 helicopters available
• Bell 505 (4 seats) - 10 helicopters available
• Bell 525 (10 seats) - 8 helicopters available

Please contact our aviation consultants for more detailed information on helicopter charter from St Thomas.

 

 

Transfers from St Thomas Airport

Ground and water transfers from STT cover the islands efficiently in all directions.

• Charlotte Amalie and St Thomas hotels: around 10 minutes by chauffeured car from the airport.
• St Thomas marina and yacht base: around 10-15 minutes by car, or direct by water taxi.
• St John (Cruz Bay): around 20 minutes by ferry from Red Hook, St Thomas, or 10 minutes by water taxi from the airport area.
• BVI Tortola (Road Town): around 30-45 minutes by ferry from St Thomas or Red Hook.
• Virgin Gorda: around 60-90 minutes by ferry or 15 minutes by helicopter from STT.

We arrange luxury car transfers, water taxi bookings and helicopter connections through local partners, all coordinated in advance to match aircraft arrival times.

 

Flights from the UK to the US Virgin Islands

The most popular flight routes are London - St Thomas and Manchester - St Thomas. Our clients regularly combine the USVI with the British Virgin Islands (25 nm), Puerto Rico (59 nm) and other Caribbean islands including Antigua (196 nm) on connected Caribbean itineraries. Due to the unique partnership conditions and our active Caribbean network, we can offer our clients the best prices and most efficient logistics for private aviation to the US Virgin Islands.

 

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US Virgin Islands - destination overview

The United States Virgin Islands comprises three main islands - St Thomas, St John and St Croix - and has been a US territory since the United States purchased them from Denmark in 1917. The islands occupy a position at the north-eastern corner of the Caribbean Sea, with the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east and the Caribbean to the south, giving them a climate that is warm year-round, moderated by the trade winds that make the sailing conditions among the best in the world.

St Thomas is the most developed and commercially active of the three islands, with Charlotte Amalie as the territorial capital and one of the Caribbean's most important duty-free shopping ports. The harbour at Charlotte Amalie has been a natural anchorage for centuries, and today it is home to one of the Caribbean's most active yacht charter industries, with the annual St Thomas International Regatta and numerous crewed and bareboat charter fleets operating out of the marina. The island's hillside geography - steep verdant hills dropping to turquoise bays - gives it a dramatic visual character, and the combination of beaches on the north side and the Magens Bay, consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful, draws leisure visitors throughout the season.

St John is the smallest and most protected of the three main islands, with approximately 60% of its land area designated as the Virgin Islands National Park - a remarkable proportion that has preserved the island's unspoiled character. The North Shore beaches (Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Hawksnest) are exceptional, and the island has a bohemian, upscale-low-key character that has made it a favourite of sophisticated Caribbean visitors who want beauty without the commercial bustle of St Thomas. Access is by ferry or water taxi from St Thomas - there is no airport on St John - which private aviation clients can arrange as a seamless connection from their STT arrival.

St Croix is the largest of the three islands, flatter and more agricultural in character, with two distinct centres - Christiansted in the north-east and Frederiksted in the west. St Croix has a lower profile than St Thomas or St John but offers some of the Caribbean's best diving: the famous Wall at Frederiksted and the RMS Rhone wreck (technically just off the BVI coast but accessible from St Croix charters) are world-class. The island also has a growing culinary and cultural scene, with estate rum distilleries, local food producers and an arts community giving it an identity distinct from the other islands.

The British Virgin Islands, just 25 nautical miles to the east of St Thomas, share the same sailing waters and are frequently combined with a USVI visit on a single charter. Together, the USVI and BVI form one of the world's great sailing destinations - the Sir Francis Drake Channel between the islands is sheltered, island-dotted and consistently wind-blessed, making it the template against which all other crewed charter destinations are measured.

 

 

Where to stay in the US Virgin Islands - luxury hotels and villas

The US Virgin Islands has a well-developed luxury hospitality sector, particularly on St Thomas and St John, with the finest options combining waterfront positions with the islands' natural beauty:

• The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas - the flagship luxury hotel on the island, a beachfront resort on the south shore with infinity pool, spa, multiple restaurants and water sports facilities. Around 15 minutes from STT airport.
• Frenchman's Reef, a Marriott Resort - a large beachfront resort on the south shore with multiple pools, a marina, water sports and extensive dining. Around 15 minutes from the airport.
• Caneel Bay, a Rosewood Resort (St John) - one of the Caribbean's most celebrated luxury resorts, a low-key collection of cottages set in the Virgin Islands National Park with seven beaches and no televisions in the rooms. Around 30-40 minutes from STT including the ferry to St John.
• The Westin St John Resort - a full-service luxury resort on Great Cruz Bay, St John, with a large beach, pools, spa and extensive amenities. Around 30-40 minutes from STT.
• Villa rentals, St John north shore - the most sought-after private accommodation in the USVI, with hilltop and beachfront villas on St John's north shore commanding extraordinary views and direct beach access. Available through specialist Caribbean villa agencies.

Our team can coordinate chauffeured transfers from STT or STX to your hotel, villa or marina anywhere in the US Virgin Islands.

 

 

US Virgin Islands private jet charter - FAQ

How long is a private jet flight from London to the US Virgin Islands?
A non-stop flight from London to St Thomas (STT) takes around 8 to 8.5 hours on a Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 or Global 6000. From Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham the distance is slightly shorter. The sector is a comfortable transatlantic crossing with the right aircraft.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to the US Virgin Islands?
Prices generally start from around 58000 GBP for heavy jets from London. The transatlantic sector requires heavy or large super midsize jets. Peak season pricing (December to April) can be 20-30% higher than shoulder season rates.

Do I need a US visa to visit the US Virgin Islands?
UK citizens need either a valid US visa or a valid ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) to enter the US Virgin Islands, as it is a US territory. ESTA applications should be made online before travel. US customs and CBP procedures are completed at the FBO on arrival.

What is the operating hours constraint at St Thomas Airport?
Cyril E. King Airport (STT) operates from 07:00 to 23:00 daily, with ARFF (crash services) unavailable from 23:00 to 06:00. All private jet arrivals must land before 23:00 local time (UTC-4). We time all UK transatlantic departures to ensure arrival within this window - typically a late afternoon departure from the UK arrives in St Thomas around 20:00-21:00 local time.

Should I use St Thomas (STT) or St Croix (STX) airport?
For most private jet clients, St Thomas STT is the primary choice given its proximity to Charlotte Amalie, the marina and the ferry connections to St John and the BVI. St Croix STX has a significantly longer runway (10,004 feet) which is better suited to the largest heavy jets or for clients whose destination is on St Croix itself.

Can I travel with my pet to the US Virgin Islands?
Yes. As a US territory, the USVI applies USDA pet import requirements: a valid rabies vaccination certificate and a USDA-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No quarantine is required for compliant pets. The requirements differ from EU rules.

When is the best time to fly to the US Virgin Islands?
The Caribbean high season runs from December through April, with the best weather, the most active social scene and the highest demand for both hotels and aircraft. The hurricane season runs June through November, with September and October the most active months. The shoulder months of May, November and early December offer good weather at more competitive rates.