Private jet charter in Boston

London to Boston is about 2,700 to 3,000 nautical miles, a shorter crossing than the one to New York, and that gap is wide enough to decide which aircraft can make it without a stop. Private Jets UK charters the aircraft that the crossing demands and the airfield that suits the passengers. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. Boston in Massachusetts has one big airport with a single private terminal, a ring of smaller fields around it and a main business jet airport at Hanscom, 26 km to the north-west of Logan, so the real decisions are which airfield, which cabin and which week.

At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter in Boston depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. On a sector of nearly three thousand nautical miles the choice between a nonstop super-midsize cabin and a midsize jet with a stop in Newfoundland moves the price more than any other item. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.

You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:

• using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
• via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
• by landline or cell phone;
• via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).

Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from Farnborough, an Embraer Praetor 600 flying nonstop and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.

How long does it take to fly to Boston?

The nonstop flight from London to Boston takes about 7 h 10 min in a Praetor 600 from Farnborough, and a little less from Scotland and Northern England. The routed distance to Hanscom runs from 2,736 to 2,970 nautical miles depending on the British field. Embraer publishes a range of 3,900 nautical miles for the Praetor 600, quoted with four passengers, so the margin over the crossing is 930 to 1,164 nautical miles before the westbound headwind is counted. The Challenger 605 class is published at about 4,000 and the Global 6000 at 6,000. A Challenger 350, published at 3,200, is another matter, and a Citation Latitude at about 2,500 cannot fly the whole way at all; both cross in two legs with a stop at Gander in Newfoundland. Boston keeps Eastern time, five hours behind Britain for most of the year, so a morning departure lands before lunch. The times below assume the headwind the North Atlantic normally supplies on the way west. The table gives the sector from each British field we use.

Prices for the private jet flights to Boston

Typical trips from Britain, cheapest first, all of them into the business aviation terminals at Hanscom. Marathon week, the late-May commencements and the Head of the Charles weekend sit above these figures, and the calendar block further down explains when.

We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:

Private jet flights from Boston

Boston is a springboard as well as a destination. Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are each about 35 to 40 minutes in a turboprop, New York is a morning flight, and the way home is the same crossing as the way out, with the wind on the tail. Typical one-way prices:

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:

The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.

Online Calculator

If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.

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.

Private jets are ready to take off

Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for the Boston run:

This is a small part of what is available. Aircraft that can cross the Atlantic are fewer than the ones that serve Europe, and their positions change daily, so a super-midsize already waiting in London is often cheaper than one that must first be brought over from North America. New England works the other way round in summer, when some American aircraft are based on the Cape and the islands, and a jet that is going home across the ocean anyway can sometimes be had on better terms for the eastbound leg.

How to book a private jet?

You can book a private jet flight to Boston in 6 easy steps:

1. Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
2. Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
3. Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
4. Signing of the contract.
5. Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
6. Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.

In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.

Business aviation airports in Boston

Ten airfields serve the city and its coast, and they are not interchangeable. The big airport and the busy business jet field are two different places, and it helps to know which is which before a quote arrives with one of them in it.

Four details decide most Boston arrivals:

Border, passport and US customs

The United States is not in the Schengen area or any shared travel zone with Britain, and every passenger is inspected by US Customs and Border Protection on arrival. British citizens can enter under the Visa Waiver Programme with an approved ESTA for a stay of up to 90 days for business or tourism, and the passport has to be valid for the length of the stay. An approved ESTA does not decide admission: the officer at the terminal does. It can be refused or may not be enough in some cases, for example after an arrest, even without a conviction, after an earlier overstay, or for business done on behalf of a US company, and anyone in doubt applies for a visa instead, which takes longer. Apply for the ESTA well before the day, through the official site only. On a private aircraft the ESTA normally works only if the operator holds Visa Waiver Program carrier status, which we check before we quote.

For the aircraft there is a separate set of steps, and our handler and the operator carry them out. The pilot in command files the passenger and crew manifest through the CBP electronic system, no later than 60 minutes before departure from Britain, and must have the approval from the US authorities before the aircraft leaves. Approval of the manifest is not the same as permission to land: the pilot also secures landing rights from CBP. At Logan the fact sheet we work from asks the pilot to obtain permission to land before leaving the foreign airport and to contact CBP at least 24 hours before the expected arrival, with a tolerance of 30 minutes either way. The aircraft parks on the Signature ramp, where officers meet it, and passengers and crew are processed on board where possible. Passports, the pilot's licence, the aircraft registration and the crew documents are shown, and the cabin and holds can be opened for inspection. We confirm the procedure with the operator for each trip, because the rules change and a booking has to follow the text in force, not a memory of it.

Logan lists inspection services round the clock. The same fact sheet places Hanscom, Providence, Manchester and Portsmouth within the Logan port's area of responsibility, so an arrival at one of them is arranged with the port in advance and not left to chance on the day. We do not assume that an officer is on duty at Beverly, Norwood or the Cape at the hour you land; we ask, and put the answer in the quote.

Coming back into Britain brings its own paperwork. British and Irish citizens need no permission to enter, and most other visitors who need no visa still need a UK electronic travel authorisation. The aircraft is covered by a General Aviation Report, filed with the UK authorities between 48 hours and two hours before departure from Boston. A mistake is expensive: £2,500 for a first landing at an aerodrome that is not a regulated one, and £2,000 for every passenger carried without permission. The operator and the handler file the report, and we check that it has gone in.

From the apron to Back Bay

Boston is compact, and the airport you choose decides which side of the city you start on. The figures below are straight-line distances from the middle of Boston, which understate the drive but show the order of things.

Flying to Boston with a dog or a cat

The United States asks for little paperwork on the way in and more on the way home. The animal normally travels with you in the cabin, and the crossing is long enough that most dogs sleep through it. What matters is the timing of three documents: the CDC import receipt for a dog, the health certificate and rabies record that Massachusetts wants to see, and the certificate for the return to Britain, which has a short life.

What the two countries ask for:

• For a dog, a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, which is free and covers one dog. The United Kingdom is not on the CDC list of countries at high risk for dog rabies, so the lighter rules apply: the dog must look healthy on arrival, be at least six months old and carry a microchip that a universal scanner can read. A dog from such a country may enter through any port of entry, so Hanscom and Logan both work;
• Massachusetts says that dogs and cats entering the state must have a health certificate, and that an animal over six months old must have been vaccinated against rabies no more than twelve months before import. The state page does not say whether a pet travelling with its owner is exempt, so we check the position with the state animal-health office for your dates;
• For the return to Britain, the United States is a "part 2" listed country: a Great Britain pet health certificate completed by an official vet and dated in the ten days before arrival, with a pet passport or animal health certificate not accepted. The rabies vaccination must be at least 21 days old, and the microchip must have been fitted before or at the same time as the vaccine. The official text lists no blood test for these countries;
• For dogs, a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arrival in Britain. Cats are exempt. No more than five animals per traveller.

Requirements for cats, ferrets, birds and anything less usual are collected on our flying with pets guide, and our managers confirm the position in writing for your dates before a booking is taken. We also confirm in writing the entry point and the paperwork for the animal on the way back into Britain.

The Boston calendar: a marathon, a regatta and a graduation week

Boston runs on a calendar of fixed weeks, and most of them belong to universities, sport or the sea. Spring brings the marathon and the commencements, summer sends the city to the Cape and the islands, and autumn fills the river with rowers. Knowing which week you want matters more than choosing an aircraft.

Ways to bring the Boston price down

• Pick the aircraft for the ocean, not for the cabin photographs. A super-midsize flying nonstop costs noticeably less than a long-range jet, and less than a midsize with a stop; for four to eight people it is the fair trade;
• Ask where the aircraft is based. A Praetor or Challenger positioning from London needs less ferrying than one coming from Florida or the west coast, and on a transatlantic sector positioning is a large share of the bill;
• Be flexible by a day or two. A flight that avoids Marathon Monday and Commencement week is easier to price, and a return that fits an empty leg is cheaper than a fresh charter.

Types of flights

Boston produces its own mix of trips, because it is a university town, a biotechnology cluster, a hospital centre and the gateway to the Cape at the same time.

• Academic and family visits around Harvard and MIT, tied to commencement and term dates, with parties of four to eight and a firm return;
• Life-sciences and hospital travel to Cambridge, Longwood and the Hanscom technology corridor, where timing is fixed and the officer's hours at the terminal are the main concern;
• Sporting weekends, from the marathon to the regatta and the home games at Fenway Park, which tie the flight to a date set by the organisers;
• Summer leisure to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, usually a transatlantic jet to the mainland and a turboprop for the islands;
• Onward journeys to New York, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, using Boston as the port of entry to the United States and a lighter aircraft from there.

One-way or return deserves a second look. Over this distance a return within the week is priced as two separate sectors plus the crew's rest and hotel in Boston, so we quote both versions. For a short stay, keeping the aircraft in New England and flying home on the third day usually beats flying it back empty and fetching it again, while after a week or more two one-way charters are simpler than a jet standing idle.

Empty Legs

An empty leg is a repositioning flight that nobody is paying for, offered to a passenger at a fraction of the normal price. On the Boston corridor the supply follows the calendar more than the volume of traffic, and it helps to know where it comes from.

The fleet that can cross is small, so a client who can offer three days stands a much better chance than one who needs a particular evening. The price of the discount is control: the operator owns the date and the hour, and a leg can disappear when the original booking moves. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page, and we flag a Boston match the day an operator releases it.

Helicopter charter

In Boston a helicopter is a tool for the water and the last stretch, and not for the long haul. The harbour, the Cape and the islands reward a view from above, but landing sites in a built-up area are limited, so most helicopter work starts at an airport or a prepared helipad. Hanscom and the island airports each set their own rules for helicopters.

For scenic work the usual choice is the Airbus H125, for villa and marina transfers the roomier H130, and where a twin is wanted the H135 or the Bell 429. We book the helicopter alongside the jet, so that both crews follow one timetable.

Flight payment options

The main goal of our company is to provide the highest level of comfort to our customers. Therefore, we're always ready to meet you halfway. Our consultants will offer you a wide variety of flights to meet your needs and budget. Most customers prefer a non-cash method (a transfer to an EU bank account), which guarantees a high level of confidentiality and security of payment. All payment details are provided in advance, so you'll have enough time to make the necessary checks. For years of working in business aviation, our company has gained an impeccable reputation. We practice transparency and are always ready to present all necessary documents.

Private Jets UK works with both physical and legal entities. We guarantee the confidentiality and security of payments. You can pay for the flights from Boston in any convenient way:

• cashless (by transfer to our account);
• by cash;
• by card;
• by cryptocurrency.

Our company works with European and British banks, which allows you to choose the most convenient payment method. In addition, we conclude formal agreements and provide our clients with all necessary documents and invoices, which guarantees the safe payment and delivery of services. If you have any financial questions, feel free to contact our private aviation consultants.

If you need to book an urgent flight, please keep in mind that the bank transfer can take a few days. In such situations, we may need to involve our partner companies so that you can pay for your flight in cash. If you have any questions, you can contact your personal consultant 24/7.

Flights from the UK to Boston

The super-midsize and large-cabin jets for Boston leave mostly from Farnborough, Biggin Hill, Luton and Stansted. Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow save a northern client the drive south and take 100 to 200 nautical miles off the crossing. The price table higher up covers twelve of those pairings. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.

List of TOP 25 business aviation airports:

 

Airport	Country	ICAO	IATA
London Heathrow Airport	England	EGLL	LHR
Birmingham Airport	England	EGBB	BHX
London Gatwick	England	EGKK	LGW
London City Airport	England	EGLC	LCY
London Luton	England	EGGW	LTN
Edinburgh Airport	Scotland	EGPH	EDI
Leeds Airport	England	EGNM	LBA
Manchester Airport	England	EGCC	MAN
London Stansted	England	EGSS	STN
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	England	EGGP	LPL
Newcastle Airport	England	EGNT	NCL
Bristol Airport	England	EGGD	BRS
Glasgow Airport	Scotland	EGPF	GLA
East Midlands Airport	England	EGNX	EMA
Southampton Airport	England	EGHI	SOU
Jersey Airport	Channel Islands	EGJJ	JER
Cardiff International Airport	Wales	EGFF	CWL
Inverness Airport	Scotland	EGPE	INV
Bournemouth Airport	England	EGHH	BOH
London Farnborough Airport	England	EGLF	FAB
Oxford Airport	England	EGTK	OXF
London Biggin Hill	England	EGKB	BQH
Belfast Airport	Northern Ireland	EGAA	BFS
Gibraltar Airport	Gibraltar	LXGB	GIB
Aberdeen Airport	Scotland	EGPD	ABZ

Boston charters from the booking notes: six typical trips

What the corridor looks like once a quote turns into a flight. Six typical jobs of the kind that come through our booking notes, described in outline, with the particulars changed.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Boston