Palm Beach has long had a strong British and European winter community, and this route carries owners of Palm Beach homes back and forth to London, as well as financiers who now split their time between Florida and the UK. Private flights leave from President Donald J. Trump International (DJT, formerly Palm Beach International, PBI), a short drive from the island. The crossing from South Florida is long, so a long-range jet is the way to fly non-stop. Spring, when the Palm Beach season ends, is a busy time for eastbound trips.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump International, Palm Beach | DJT / KDJT | departure · 7,022 km to LTN | Palm Beach County's main airport, renamed President Donald J. Trump International in 2026 (formerly Palm Beach International, PBI; ICAO KDJT since 9 July 2026, IATA DJT since 18 August 2026), minutes from Palm Beach island. |
| London Luton | LTN / EGGW | arrival | Busy mixed airport north of London with a large business-aviation side; suits north and west London and Hertfordshire. |
| Farnborough | FAB / EGLF | arrival · 7,006 km from DJT | Business-aviation-only airport southwest of London with no scheduled airline traffic; suits west London, Surrey and Hampshire. |
| London Biggin Hill | BQH / EGKB | arrival · 7,060 km from DJT | Business-aviation airport southeast of London with no scheduled airline service; suits the City, Canary Wharf, south and east London and Kent. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 7,022 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Not practical (2+ stops) | - |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350 (5,926 km) | One fuel stop | about 10 h 00 with the stop |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605 (7,408 km) | Borderline (5% margin): light load and tailwind only | 8 h 20 non-stop / about 9 h 40 with a stop |
| Large heavy jet | Falcon 900 (8,890 km) | Non-stop | 8 h 20 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 8 h 10 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
12-14 passengers, 8,890 km of published range: 1.3 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 2.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| April and May | The end of the Palm Beach season sends many residents back to Europe. | Book early for the weeks after Easter. |
| October to December | The return to Palm Beach for the winter. | Ask about empty legs repositioning to Florida. |
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