The trip comes first
Solstice has no fleet to push. The recommendation starts with the route, the passengers, the bags, the timing, and where the day really begins and ends.
Private jet advisory from a commercial pilot
Independent charter guidance for clients who want the right aircraft, the right operator, and calm judgement before the market gets noisy.
Advised by a commercial pilot
Aircraft fit, airport choice, baggage realism, and operator selection are judged through an operational lens.
Independent aircraft and operator matching
The recommendation starts with the trip, not with a fleet that needs to be sold.
First-time flyer friendly
Clients do not need to know the aircraft type before starting the conversation.
Discreet by design
Support is built for principals, families, executive assistants, and corporate travel teams.
Why Solstice is different
Private jet charter should feel clear before it feels expensive.
Solstice Aviation helps clients understand the real shape of a trip before the market starts talking in rates. The route, aircraft, operator, airport options, baggage, and timing are judged together, with advice shaped by operational understanding rather than sales theatre.
For experienced charter clients, that means a cleaner shortlist. For first-time flyers, it means a calmer way in.
Pilot-led judgement shows up in the awkward details
Airport choice, runway limits, slot pressure, turnaround margins, baggage realism, and weather exposure can all change what is actually sensible.
Clients get fewer avoidable mistakes
Operational understanding helps remove weak options early, so the conversation stays on defensible choices rather than noisy rate comparison.
How Solstice works
A more considered way to charter
Step 1
Tell us the trip
Share the route, dates, passenger count, and anything that matters, from pets and baggage to tight schedules or preferred airports.
Step 2
We shortlist the right options
We review aircraft fit, operator quality, airport practicality, and the details that affect the trip in the real world, not just on paper.
Step 3
You receive a clear trip plan
You get grounded guidance on aircraft fit, airport choice, likely pricing, and what still needs locking before the trip is ready for live pricing.
Popular routes
Popular private jet routes from London
These route pages answer the first useful questions quickly: how long the flight takes, what it usually costs, which aircraft tends to fit, and what usually complicates the day.
55m to 1h 15mFrom about £5,000
London to Paris by private jet
Fast, familiar, and operationally straightforward. One of the clearest routes for using private aviation to remove friction rather than to chase savings.
2h 15m to 2h 45mFrom about £9,000
London to Ibiza by private jet
A classic summer leisure route where timing discipline and baggage realism matter more than most clients expect.
About 2 hoursFrom about £8,000
London to Nice by private jet
A polished Riviera gateway route where midsize aircraft often become the smartest real-world answer once luggage and onward transfer are judged properly.
6.5h to 7.5hFrom about £60,000
London to Dubai by private jet
A premium long-range route where aircraft capability, cabin comfort, and schedule resilience matter far more than on a short European sector.
7h to 8h westboundFrom about £62,000
London to New York by private jet
A serious long-range route where cabin quality, nonstop capability, and operator resilience matter as much as price.
1h 20m to 1h 40mFrom about £7,000
London to Geneva by private jet
A short but deceptively planning-heavy route where ski luggage, family travel, and seasonal pressure often change the aircraft answer.
Aircraft categories
Choose the right aircraft, not just an available one
From very-light jets for lean short sectors through ultra-long-range aircraft for flagship global routes, the right category depends on passenger count, baggage, cabin expectations, and how demanding the route really is.
Very-light
3 to 4Very-light jets
The most compact jet category, suited to shorter sectors, smaller groups, and leaner baggage profiles.
1,000nmLondon → Nice
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Light
6 to 8Light jets
A versatile short- to mid-length charter category for smaller groups who want speed, comfort, and sensible economics.
1,500nmLondon → Malaga
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Midsize
6 to 8Midsize jets
A useful middle-ground category for clients who want more cabin comfort and baggage flexibility than a light jet can usually provide.
2,000nmLondon → Marrakech
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Super-midsize
8 to 10Super-midsize jets
The category that often gives the cleanest balance of range, comfort, and flexibility without defaulting to a heavy jet.
3,000nm+London → Marrakech or Dubai (aircraft-dependent)
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Heavy
10 to 14Heavy jets
A spacious long-range category for routes where cabin quality, passenger comfort, and endurance all matter together.
4,000nmLondon → New York
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Ultra-long-range
Typically 12–16 passengers; up to 19 on select aircraft configurationsUltra-long-range jets
The top-end charter category for long-haul routes where range, cabin quality, and flagship comfort all need to sit at the highest level.
6,000nm+London → Singapore
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Want a realistic idea of cost?
Private jet pricing depends on aircraft category, routing, airport choice, timing, and operator positioning. Use the pricing guide for a credible range, then get a free trip plan to shape the route, aircraft fit, and likely budget before live pricing.
Why clients trust Solstice
Operational understanding, translated into clearer advice
Solstice Aviation is founded by Ewan Marshalsay, a commercial pilot.
That does not mean turning charter into a flying lesson. It means the recommendation is judged through the practical realities that affect the trip: airport suitability, baggage assumptions, runway and timing constraints, weather exposure, and operator quality.
For the client, the benefit is simple: straighter reasoning, a cleaner shortlist, and fewer awkward surprises later.
Read the full founder storyFirst-time flyer questions
New to private aviation?
You do not need to know the aircraft type, airport code, or industry jargon before getting in touch.
A free trip plan is usually the cleanest first step. Once the route, timing, and passenger details are firm, Solstice can move into live market pricing with a much better-shaped brief.
What does Solstice do once I get in touch?
We help narrow the right route, airport, aircraft category, and operator options before presenting a tailored recommendation. The aim is not just to find availability, but to guide you toward the right answer for the trip.
When is a tailored quote the right next step?
A tailored quote makes sense when the route, timing, and passenger details are clear enough to compare real aircraft and operator options.
When is the free trip plan more useful?
It is more useful when the trip is still taking shape and you want early guidance on aircraft fit, airport options, and likely pricing before requesting a full quote.
Why do first-time flyers often start here?
Because the process can feel unfamiliar at first. Solstice helps simplify the moving parts, explain the options clearly, and make the next step easier.
READY TO START?
Ready to shape the trip properly?
Get a free trip plan to clarify aircraft fit, airport choice, and likely budget before the market is priced.