Private jet charter to Galway

Galway is an hour and twenty minutes from London, and the whole aircraft is priced from around 7,200 GBP one way. The airport carrying the city's name lost its licence more than a decade ago and now sees only flying-club traffic, so every charter to Galway lands at Shannon instead. That turns out to be a gain rather than a loss: Shannon has a 3,199-metre runway, works around the clock without slots or prior permission, and is the only place outside the Americas where a private flight can clear United States immigration before it leaves. The drive from the apron into Galway city takes about an hour up the M18, and the FBOs on the Shannon ramp never close. Our customers have access to 6500 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, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. For 15 years of successful work, we have established partnerships with the world’s largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you the most favorable 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. Aircraft for this route generally sit at Dublin, Farnborough or the other London fields, and the sector is short enough that positioning rarely dominates the quote. Ground handling runs day and night, so an evening arrival costs nothing extra in waiting.

 

 

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 Galway 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. 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 London Luton, an Embraer Phenom 300E 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 Galway?

Under an hour and a half from London, and well under that from the north and west of Britain. These are block times with taxi and approach counted in rather than airborne minutes. Every route below is measured to Shannon, EINN, because that is where the aircraft actually lands.

 

Nothing about the arrival is complicated. Shannon sits on flat ground beside its estuary with no terrain worth the name, needs neither a slot nor prior permission, and keeps its tower and its customs desk staffed at every hour of the year. Delays on this sector come from British departure slots far more often than from anything at the Irish end.

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to Galway

Below are the approximate prices for recent flights from across the UK, sorted from the lowest. Each figure buys the whole aircraft one way rather than a seat, and every arrival is priced into Shannon with the road transfer to Galway arranged separately.

 

 

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 to Galway from Europe

Shannon sits at the western edge of Europe, so continental sectors run longer than the British ones. These are the routes we are asked for most often.

 

 

Prices depending on the type of business jet

Hourly rates are the clearest way to see what the aircraft itself contributes. The list runs from the least expensive upwards, and not one line carries an operational caveat, because the runway at Shannon accepts every one of them without qualification.

 

 

 

The cost per hour indicated above 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 6500 business jets of different configurations and production years, and the list is constantly updated. The five groups below are the ones that matter for a flight into Shannon, with the reason each earns its place written under the heading.

 

 

 

 

This is only a small part of the fleet open to us. Shannon puts no ceiling on aircraft size, so the choice comes down to your party and your budget rather than to the length of the runway.

 

How to book a private jet?

You can book a private jet flight in Galway 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. For over 15 years of experience in business aviation, 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.

 

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 Galway

Galway is one of the few Irish cities whose own airport plays no role in the answer. The panel below covers the field every charter actually uses, and the note underneath explains what became of the other one.

 

 

 

The other fields in range, and what each is genuinely for:

 

 

Passengers are handled in the FBO rather than the main terminal, and half an hour before departure is ample. Because Shannon needs no slot and keeps its desks staffed at any hour, the only thing our consultants confirm against your date is which handler you are using and what the car is doing.

 

From the apron to Galway and the coast

Shannon sits on the M18 motorway, which runs the whole way north to Galway and onward towards Sligo. Ground journeys in Clare and south Galway are quick and predictable, and the figures below hold outside the Galway race week.

 

 

Helicopter transfers from Shannon

A rotary leg from Shannon is uncomplicated: low ground, no terrain to speak of and an airport that never closes. The times below are flying minutes and should be read against the road figures above, which on this route are already good.

 

 

Flying to Galway with a dog or a cat

Ireland reverses the usual pet paperwork. Getting there asks more of you than most European countries do, and coming home asks distinctly less, which catches out owners who have done the continental trip a dozen times.

 

What Ireland asks for on the way in:

• A microchip meeting ISO 11784 or 11785, implanted and readable before the rabies vaccination. The reverse order invalidates the vaccination for travel and the clock starts again;
• Rabies vaccination from twelve weeks of age, with twenty-one clear days between a first course and the flight. A booster inside the validity of the previous one needs no waiting period;
• An Animal Health Certificate signed by an official veterinarian within ten days of departure. An EU pet passport is no longer accepted from an owner resident in Great Britain;
• The tapeworm treatment described above, for dogs, given between one and five days before arrival and recorded on the certificate;
• Advance notice to the Irish agriculture department, so that the compliance check can be arranged at the point of entry. There is no charge for that check on animals arriving from Great Britain.

 

The homeward leg is where Ireland repays the trouble. Because the island is free of the tapeworm in question, a dog returning to Great Britain directly from Ireland needs no treatment at all, which is the reverse of every continental destination. Cats and ferrets need nothing in either direction beyond the microchip, the vaccination and the certificate.

 

 

An hour and a bit from London is about as gentle a journey as a nervous dog will ever have, and a charter removes the hold, the crate rule and the separation at both ends. The wider requirements are set out on our travel with pets page. The one thing to fix in the diary early is the vet appointment, because on this route its timing is dictated by the arrival rather than the departure.

 

The season in the west of Ireland

The west of Ireland has a long, even season rather than a sharp peak, with one spectacular exception in high summer.

 

Types of flights

Our company provides all types of business flights. Due to a wide variety of jets, we can arrange:

1. private flights;
2. corporate flights;
3. business class flights;
4. concert tours;
5. medical flights (with doctors and special equipment on board);
6. tourist flights for large and small groups;
7. sports charters for teams and coaching staff;
8. combined flights (partly by business jet, and partly by helicopter);
9. exclusive flights on luxury jets for businessmen, celebrities, and politicians;
10. cargo flights, etc.

A flexible approach and a wide experience allow us to solve problems of any complexity. In 90% of cases, we manage to arrange urgent flights (on the day of application). That holds for most of the year on this route, because Shannon needs neither slot nor prior permission. The exception is the Galway Races in late July, when cars, drivers and hotel rooms across the west are committed months ahead, so for that week we recommend sending a request as early as you can.

 

 

Empty Legs

Another way to fly cheaper is to use Empty Legs. This service allows you to save on regular charter rates. As you know, part of the flights is one-way. Shannon sees a great many of these because of its transatlantic traffic: aircraft crossing between North America and Europe stop here for fuel and preclearance, and the onward or homeward leg is often flown empty. Such flight is called “Empty Legs”. Empty leg flights can be as cheap as 50-75% off the standard charter price. This option is profitable for both the passengers and the charter companies. The clients can enjoy the services of business aviation at a very good price, while the airlines recoup part of the cost of fuel and jet maintenance.

It is almost impossible to find Empty Leg flights, as the information about them is stored in special databases available only to the aviation brokers and specialized companies. You should know that Empty Leg flights offer the same service as private jet charters. The passengers enjoy a 100% private jet flying experience. Services and flight conditions are discussed individually. We should note that our company cooperates with the world’s largest home bases, so we can offer our clients a wide choice of return flights. Just send a request to our manager who will help you find the best flight options. Please note that Empty Leg flights are sold out very quickly. To avoid such a problem, you can leave us a deposit, and we will contact you as soon as the flight of your choice becomes available. For additional information, check with the operators.

 

 

 

Jet Sharing

Today, Jet Sharing is just as popular as private jet charter. This service involves the joint rental of a business jet with other passengers (that is, the cost of the flight is divided equally between all passengers of a specific flight). This type of flight has become especially popular in the last few years. Many people like Jet Sharing because it allows you to enjoy all benefits of business aviation at favorable prices.

We should note that the number of passengers per Jet Sharing flight varies from 3 to 8, while the cost of the flight ranges from 1200 to 6000 pounds (depending on the destination). This way, you can get a comfortable flight on a business jet (and maybe even meet new business partners) at a very good price. You can check out the schedule of Jet Sharing flights by filling in the online form or contacting our operators by phone or WhatsApp.

Main advantages of this service:

• All privileges of business aviation, including the use of the business aviation terminal and the check-in 30 minutes before the flight, are retained;
• You can also use the services of the VIP Lounge (included in the price of the flight);
• No baggage restrictions;
• Affordable price: jet sharing is much cheaper than private jet charter;
• Pets can be carried directly in the aircraft cabin.

 

Our consultants will be happy to help you choose the best flight.

 

 

Helicopter charter

Private Jets UK clients have access to a rotary fleet across Ireland. Machines are normally boarded on the apron at Shannon, a short walk from where the jet parks. Where a particular type is based elsewhere we arrange a car to the nearest approved pad.

The types that suit this region, and the job each one does:

• Airbus H125, four passengers with luggage, the least costly way off the Shannon ramp and enough for a couple heading into Connemara;
• Airbus H130, up to six seats, a quieter cabin on the same single-engine platform and the usual answer for a family;
• Airbus H135, six seats, a light twin with the performance to cross open water comfortably, which is what the Aran Islands run asks for;
• Agusta AW109, six seats, faster again and the type we put on a multi-course golf day across Clare, Limerick and Kerry.

 

Availability turns week by week and the Christmas and February periods commit months ahead. Please contact our aviation consultants for the current position on a particular model and date.

 

 

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 Jet UK works with both physical and legal entities. We guarantee the confidentiality and security of payments. You can pay for the flights from Galway 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 Galway

The routes we price most often are London to Galway, Belfast to Galway, Manchester to Galway and Edinburgh to Galway. However, this is only a small part of the flights operated by our company. 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.

 

Current list of TOP 25 business aviation airports:

 

Galway charters we have flown: six trips from the booking notes

These come out of our own booking records, with surnames reduced to initials and small details altered so that no client can be identified. Each was picked because it turned on something specific to the west of Ireland rather than to charter generally.

 

Galway and the west of Ireland: destination overview

Galway is the capital of the Irish west and the least formal city in the country. Around eighty thousand people live in it, a large university keeps the population young, and the medical technology industry has quietly made it one of the more prosperous places in Ireland. It sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic, it is the official gateway to Connemara and the Burren, and it is the Irish city where you are likeliest to hear the language spoken casually in the street.

 

Where to stay

The city itself divides between the medieval core around Quay Street and Shop Street, which is walkable and noisy in the best sense, and the quieter stretch out along Salthill on the bay. For a golf trip the better base is often Clare rather than Galway, with Lahinch and Doonbeg within twenty minutes of each other. Anyone here for the landscape should go west into Connemara, where the country houses around Recess and Cashel are two hours from the apron and worth every minute of it.

 

What to do

Connemara is the reason most people come: bog, quartzite mountains and a coastline that changes by the hour, with Kylemore Abbey and the Sky Road above Clifden as the fixed points. South of the city the Burren is a limestone plateau unlike anywhere else in Europe, and the Cliffs of Moher sit at the end of it. The Aran Islands are a short hop from Rossaveal. In the city, Quay Street after dark is the whole argument for Galway in one narrow lane.

 

When it is busy

The last week of July belongs to the Galway Races and books out further ahead than anything else in the west. The arts festival in mid-July and the oyster festival in late September fill the city without straining the airport. May, June and early September give the best combination of long days and available beds.

 

Frequently asked questions about flying to Galway

 

Features of the company

For over 15 years of providing aviation services in Europe, Private Jets UK has accumulated a lot of experience in the solution of business aviation problems. Each of our team members is well versed in the documentation and organization of private flights.

Numbers we are proud of:

• We have been actively developing in the field of business aviation for over 15 years.
• Our staff includes 33 specialists who speak 6 international languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Italian).
• The company’s catalog contains over 6500 models of private jets and helicopters, available for order at any time.
• We have 3 international offices in Europe and are planning to open the new ones in Cyprus and Moscow.
• We only need 2-4 hours to arrange an urgent flight.
• The company has over 200 regular customers worldwide.

 

If you still have questions about Private Jets UK, we will be glad to help you. You can always call us or fill out the form on the website. Our aviation consultant will contact you as soon as possible and send you an official presentation of the company and answer all your questions.

 

 

 

Our team

We hire only the best specialists who are well-versed in all aspects of business aviation. 33 professionals, working in Private Jets UK, arrange the helicopter and private jet charter flights.

Each client is assigned a personal air broker who undertakes to:

• to stay in touch with the customer 24/7;
• to answer all questions related to the choice of private jet, optimization of the route, selection of staff, catering, security and meeting at the airport and quickly address all organizational problems;
• to provide the highest level of service and pay attention to the smallest details.

Our employees work all over the world, so they know many languages. The contract is usually issued in English (however, if necessary, we can translate it into any other language). You can always contact our managers who will help you solve the tasks of any complexity. After all, our goal is to make you feel safe and comfortable on board.

 

 

Direct communication with the company management:

• Mike.Lewis@private-jets.co.uk - head of the London office;
• Anna.Kovalevskaya@private-jets.co.uk - head of the Paris office;
• Roman.Meier@private-jets.co.uk - head of the Berlin office;
• Evgeniy.Eglitis@private-jets.co.uk - CEO;

 

TOP 5 best brokers in the UK:

• Steve.Barton@private-jets.co.uk
• Bill.Ashley@private-jets.co.uk
• Lenard.Miles@private-jets.co.uk
• Heather.Davidson@private-jets.co.uk
• Merryl.Rice@private-jets.co.uk

 

Private Jets UK has received multiple awards and certificates for its high level of customer service.

 

The company’s offices

We will be glad to see you in our offices in London, Paris and Berlin. All three keep weekday hours, while our consultants answer by telephone and messenger around the clock, so a visit is never required in order to arrange a flight. Should you prefer to come in person, tell us beforehand and we will have the right specialist free to meet you.

 

 

 

Business Aviation in London

 

Address: Business Aviation Centre, Hartmann Rd, London E16 2PX, United Kingdom

Email address: london@private-jets.co.uk

Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 23:30.

We are available 24/7.

Directions to the office:

 

 

 

Business Aviation in Paris

 

Address: Aéroport de Paris-Le Bourget, 93350 Le Bourget, France

Email address: paris@private-jets.co.uk

Opening hours: daily from 7:30 to 23:30.

We are available 24/7.

Directions to the office:

 

 

 

 

Business Aviation in Berlin

 

Address:Platz d. Luftbrücke 5, 12101 Berlin, Germany

Email address: berlin@private-jets.co.uk

Opening hours: daily from 8:30 to 23:00.

We are available 24/7.

Directions to the office: