Bird-Friendly Private Jet Charter: Parrots and Other Birds in the Cabin

The "Private Jets UK" company will help you organize a private plane flight with a domestic parrot. You will be able to place it next to you in the cabin of the aircraft, thereby providing your pet with the maximum level of comfort and tranquility. We treat pets with warmth and understand how many difficulties customers have when traveling with a parrots - therefore, our company will take care of all the nuances and will do everything possible to simplify this process. The company's experts will help you pick up and rent a private plane, orient you on the necessary documents, advise on important nuances that need to be taken into account when flying with a pet, and answer any of your questions. The most popular destinations are the United Kingdom and European countries, but in "Private Jets UK" you can book a flight to anywhere in the world! In addition, we provide a full concierge service and will be happy to help you with airport transfers, hotel reservations, yachts, and private helicopters. Our catalog contains more than 6,500 business jets available for online booking. The company's managers will choose the best option for you, taking into account your wishes and the specifics of the flight. If you need more information, please call +44 204 577 31 19.

 

 

When planning a trip by plane with a parrot or other feathered pet, it is necessary to start collecting a package of documents in advance – if there is the absence of even one certificate, the import of a pet to another country may be refused. The Private Jets UK air broker is ready to take full responsibility for the organization of a business jet flight within the UK and throughout Europe. Our employees know all the nuances of transporting animals and birds on airplanes, are well-versed in the rules of each state, and, if necessary, provide all possible assistance to flight customers in collecting veterinary certificates and permits.

 

 

Conditions of flight with a parrot

Birds can be transported both on civil aviation aircraft and on business jets, but the experience is not comparable. On an airline, a cage rarely gets a cabin seat and the hold is the usual offer; on a private jet the parrot travels in the cabin, next to its owner, if a few rules are observed:

• The bird is healthy and has been examined by a vet before the flight, with a health certificate issued in the country of departure;
• The bird spends taxi, take-off and landing in a well-ventilated travel carrier with a secure lock, an absorbent lining on the bottom and a low, firmly fixed perch. The carrier should let the bird stand naturally and turn around; for long-tailed species such as macaws, height matters as much as width;
• One bird per carrier is the sensible default: even bonded birds can panic in an unfamiliar environment, and a shared cage turns one stressed parrot into two;
• The bird stays in the carrier during the flight. Unlike a cat on a harness, a startled parrot in a cabin is genuinely hard to retrieve, and the flight deck must stay off limits.

 

 

If you plan to fly abroad with a parrot, the paperwork depends on two things: the destination country and, just as importantly, the species. For birds listed under CITES the permits take weeks, not days, so the golden rule of bird charters is to start the documents before you choose the dates. Private Jets UK arranges bird flights across Europe and beyond and can take over most of the document work; the split of responsibilities is agreed individually.

 

Rental price

The price of a flight on a private plane is determined individually in each case. The rental price includes:

1. Fuel costs, which is approximately 30% of the total costs;
2. Aircraft air navigation services;
3. Remuneration of pilots and flight attendants;
4. Airport parking costs;
5. Maintenance of the board.

The cost of renting a business jet also depends on the number of passengers, the type of liner and the year of its release, the route. The price increases if the passenger orders individual meals and makes special requirements for the equipment ocabin’s equipmentf the cabin.

 

The calculation of the aircraft lease is carried out after clarifying all the nuances of the application. The cost is prescribed in the contract and changes only when the client adjusts the contract terms.

 

 

Prices for domestic private flights in UK

Light jet basis; no CITES paperwork applies inside the UK, so a domestic hop with a parrot needs nothing beyond a healthy bird and a good carrier:

 

This is only a small part of the available routes. Please note that 92% of all UK business jets are based at the airports of London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. However, if you want to depart from another city, we can organize a business jet flight to the airport of your choice.

 

 

Prices for international flights by private jets

Sorted by distance. For CITES-listed species allow several weeks for permits before locking dates; crews on bird flights are briefed on cabin temperature throughout:

 

This is also only a small part of the possible routes to get acquainted with the order of prices. You can get a more accurate calculation completely free of charge by contacting our aviation consultants. We can offer particularly favorable conditions for domestic flights in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and European countries. It is possible due to the large volume of flights in these regions and favorable partnership conditions with the aircraft owners.

 

 

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:

 

 

How much does a private jet fare add up?

To make it clear, below we have described how much a private jet flight costs. As an example, we have selected London to Paris with a Cessna Citation XLS+ and 4 pax: the total price of the flight is 4645 EUR (or 3969 GBP). From left to right - category of items, quantity, price per unit:

 

The amounts listed are indicative and serve as an example, not a final offer.

 

 

 

Examples of flights on private jets charter

We offer you a visual comparison of the cost of flights on the typical routes, depending on the type and model of the aircraft.

 

Light Jets (4 - 8 passengers):

1. London - Paris. One way. Approx: 50 mins From £ 3700 (or 4300 €);
2. London - Zurich. One way. Approx: 1h 30 mins From £ 5300 (or 6200 €);
3. London - Nice. One way. Approx: 1hr 45 mins From £ 6400 (or 7500 €);
4. London - Rome. One way. Approx: 2h 40 mins From £ 7400 (or 8650 €).

 

Mid Size Jets (7-9 passengers):

1. London - Paris. One way. Approx: 50 mins From £ 6900 (or 8100 €);
2. London - Zurich. One way. Approx: 1h 30 mins From £ 8700 (or 10200 €);
3. London - Nice. One way. Approx: 1h 45 mins From £ 9500 (or 11000 €);
4. London - Rome. One way. Approx: 2h 40 mins From £ 12900 (or 15000 €).

 

Super Mid Size Jets (8-10 passengers):

1. London - Paris. One way. Approx: 50 mins From £ 8800 (or 10300 €);
2. London - Zurich. One way. Approx: 1h 30 mins From £ 9500 (or 11100 €);
3. London - Nice. One way. Approx: 1h 45 mins From £ 11500 (or 13500 €);
4. London - Rome. One way. Approx: 2h 40 mins From £ 15400 (or 18000 €).

 

Large Cabin Jets (10 - 16 passengers):

1. London - Paris. One way. Approx: 50 mins From £ 9700 (or 11300 €);
2. London - Zurich. One way. Approx: 1h 30 mins From £ 12700 (or 14900 €);
3. London - Nice. One way. Approx: 1h 45 mins From £ 15200 (or 17800 €);
4. London - Rome. One way. Approx: 2h 40 mins From £ 18400 (or 21500 €);
5. London - New York. One way. Approx: 7h 15 mins From £ 54900 (fuel stop) (or 64200 €);
6. London - Antigua. One way. Approx: 9h From £ 64900 (fuel stop) (or 76000 €).

 

 

Also, we have prepared a table with the general prices of the most popular planes:

 

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.

 

 

Pan-European rules for flying with birds

Flying between European countries with a pet bird is governed by EU rules for non-commercial movement, and the package is smaller than most owners expect. Up to five pet birds can travel with their owner, and at the border you present:

• A bird health certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of departure. For flights out of Great Britain to the EU this is the official export health certificate for pet birds (certificate 8217), applied for online through Defra and signed by an Official Veterinarian;
• A signed owner declaration stating that the bird is not for sale, is fit to travel, and was born and bred in captivity;
• Identification on the bird itself: a closed leg ring, a clip, a microchip or a tag. For CITES-listed species the ring or chip number must match the number in the permits;
• For CITES-listed species, the export and import permits described in the next section.

 

 

What is not required is worth naming, because older guides still list it: there is no 30-day pre-flight quarantine act, no ornithosis test panel and no bilingual veterinary passport with Latin duplication for a pet parrot travelling with its owner in Europe. Those requirements belong to commercial bird trade or to other jurisdictions. The one behavioural rule that does follow the bird across the EU: after arrival it must live in a household and stay away from bird gatherings, shows and fairs for 30 days.

 

Rules for the import and export of parrots by plane in England

Since Brexit, Great Britain runs its own regime for pet birds, and it contains the single most important planning fact on this page:

The rest of the GB checklist:

• Tell APHA, the Animal and Plant Health Agency, at least one day before travel that a pet bird is arriving; APHA arranges the inspection on entry. We file this notification for every bird flight;
• From outside the EU, a pet import licence from APHA is required for any pet that is not a dog, cat or ferret, birds included;
• A bird health certificate issued in the country of departure, and identification on the bird: leg ring, clip, microchip or tag;
• Up to five birds travel as pets; more, and the trip becomes a commercial movement with different paperwork. Birds used for breeding, meat or egg production, or shooting cannot travel as pets at all;
• No licence or certificates are needed when arriving from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man;
• After arrival the bird must stay out of shows and bird gatherings for 30 days.

 

 

On top of the health rules sits CITES, the convention on trade in endangered species, and with parrots it catches more owners than any other rule. The African Grey has been on Appendix I, the strictest list, since 2017; hyacinth, scarlet and blue-throated macaws and several cockatoos sit there too, and most other parrot species are on Appendix II. A listed bird needs a CITES export permit from the country it leaves and an import permit for the country it enters, arranged through APHA on the UK side, and the closed ring or microchip number must match the permits exactly. Budgerigars, cockatiels and rose-ringed parakeets are not CITES-listed and travel on health paperwork alone. Permits take several weeks, which is why we ask about the species in the first phone call.

 

Rules of transportation of parrots in the cabin of a business jet

On a private plane the parrot travels in the cabin, and the carrier is best belted onto the seat next to the owner: your voice is the strongest calming tool a bird has, and being able to talk to it through the door does more than any medication. The carrier itself should have a reliable lock, good ventilation, a low fixed perch, an absorbent lining, and fixed holders for water and food. For water on board, a slice of apple or cucumber or a water gel beats an open bowl, which will spill on the first turn.

• Take a dense darkening cover: most birds settle within minutes under it, and on longer sectors a covered cage in a quiet corner of the cabin is the closest thing to a night’s rest;
• Keep the cabin between roughly 18 and 25 degrees: crews on our bird flights are briefed on temperature, because birds handle a stable cabin far better than drafts and swings;
• Do not sedate a bird for a flight. Avian vets advise strongly against it: sedatives disrupt a bird’s balance and temperature regulation, and a covered, familiar carrier achieves the same calm without the risk. If your own avian vet recommends anything, it will usually be a pre-flight check 2-3 weeks out, not a prescription;
• Scatter familiar seed on the carrier floor: pecking is a self-soothing behaviour, and a foraging bird is a calm bird.

 

 

Boarding a business jet itself asks no documents of the bird: the checks happen at the border, after landing, and they are thorough. If part of the package is missing, the bird will not be allowed into the country and goes into quarantine at the owner’s expense, which is why we verify every certificate and permit before the aircraft is ever positioned. One practical detail from customs inspections: officers may ask to look inside the carrier, so bring a travel harness or a second small carrier so the bird can be held safely while the main one is checked.

 

Advantages of business aviation

Our company has been organizing flights on private planes in the UK and European countries for more than 14 years. We regularly carry out private flights with pets and are well-informed in this direction.

When ordering a private plane from us for air travel with a parrot, each client can count on:

1. Getting complete information on preparing for the flight. After determining the direction of flight, the personal manager will immediately provide a list of documents that will need to be collected for the bird;
2. The ability to choose a business jet depending on your preferences. The company has hundreds of aircraft in its database that differ in passenger capacity, speed, and cabin equipment;
3. Comfortable conditions on board. Traveling on our planes with a parrot, you don't have to worry about the fact that the bird will be uncomfortable in the cabin. There are no drafts in business jets, noises are suppressed by special complexes, and the pressure during the flight is continuously equalized. Flying on a private plane is also convenient because there are few passengers in the cabin, that is, the bird will not experience severe stress from a lot of unfamiliar faces;
4. Additional services. If the customer wishes, we will arrange a transfer, book a hotel room or an apartment, choosing those VIP options where guests with birds are accepted. We offer individual meals to our customers, including the option where you can specify what the bird will need to eat during the trip.

Private Jets UK organizes flights on a business jet with a bird or a pet only to those airports where there is a veterinary control service; otherwise, they will refuse entry into the country. If you have a pet in the UK, you will often fly to airports such as Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh. We will be glad to help you with the organization of the flight!

 

 

Recent bird charter cases from our booking desk

A few flights from the past months that show how bird charters actually run, told the way our brokers remember them. Initials only, and some details changed to protect our clients’ privacy.

 

Private jets are ready to take off

Our database contains over 6500 business jets (about 3500 in Europe and 3000 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. The following aircraft are currently available:

 

 

 

 

This is only a small part of the jets available. We can always send the chosen jet from the neighboring country or airport.

 

UK business aviation airports

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:

 

 

Frequently asked questions about flying with birds

 

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