APD on Private Flights
Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to passengers flying on private jets with a weight of 5.7 tonnes or more. APD is only applied to flights from from UK airports. The current APD rates were introduced on 1 April 2013.
APD is applied to private flights depending on the weight of the aircraft and distance of the flight.
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APD bands for private flights:
| Miles from UK | | Standard rate (Small & medium private jets) | | Higher rate (Long range private jets with fewer than 19 seats) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A (0-2000) | £26 | £52 | ||
| Band B (2001-4000) | £134 | £268 | ||
| Band C (4001 – 6000) | £166 | £332 | ||
| Band D (over 6000) | £188 | £376 |
How passengers pay for APD on private flights
The operator of the private flight includes APD payment in their flight quote to the customer.
Small and medium sized private jet passengers will pay APD at the standard rates. Depending on their weight some small and Very Light Jets (VLJs) are exempt from paying APD, this includes aircraft like the popular 4 seater Citation Mustang.
Larger private jets weighing above 20 tonnes with less than 19 passengers pay the higher rate of APD.
More information on how APD affects private jet charter.
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