Understanding the New Departure Tax for Private Jet Flights from France - What You Need to Know.
- Sophie Lee
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
As of 1st March 2025, France will introduce a new tax on all passengers departing from French airports on private jet flights. This regulation, included in the 2025 budget, introduces varying tax rates based on flight destinations and aircraft types.
AK Private Jets, are committed to providing full transparency regarding any regulatory changes that may impact our clients. Below, we outline everything you need to know about this new tax and how it will be applied to private jet travel from France.
Understanding the Different Tax Categories
The newly introduced departure tax applies to all flights departing from French airports and varies depending on the destination and aircraft type. Below are the key details:
Key Details of the Tax and Its Implementation:
Applicability: The tax applies to all passengers departing from France on private jets, with the amount depending on flight distance and aircraft type.
Implementation Date: 1st March 2025.
VAT: A 10% VAT will be applied on top of the tax for domestic flights within France. However, this VAT does not apply to international departures from French airports.
Empty Leg Flights are taxed: Passengers traveling on repositioning flights (empty legs) will still be subject to the per-person charge.
Exemptions: There are no known exemptions for business aviation at this stage.
This measure is part of France’s 2025 budget, introducing new levies on aviation and affecting private jet operations. We at AK Private Jets are actively monitoring the situation and will update affected clients as new information becomes available. If you have any questions about how this tax may impact your travel plans, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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