Private jet cost calculator
The calculator gives you a first idea of what a private flight costs before you ask for a formal quote. Enter the departure and arrival airports, the date and the number of passengers, and a charter manager of European Private Jets sends you an estimate for the route, followed by aircraft that are actually available on your date. The service is free and does not oblige you to book.
We are a broker, not an airline: flights are operated by licensed air operators holding an AOC, and through them we choose from about 6,500 aircraft, from single-engine turboprops to long-range jets. Below the form you will find how to fill it in, what the price of a private flight consists of, worked examples on European and long-haul routes with prices for the whole aircraft and per person, and what you receive after sending the request.
Fill in the form below. The more precise the airports and the time, the closer the estimate will be to the final quote.
How to use the calculator
The form has seven fields, and each of them affects the result in its own way:
- From and To. A city name is enough, but if you know the airport, write it: Paris Le Bourget rather than Paris, Farnborough rather than London. Business jets often use smaller airports than airlines, and the airport decides the flight time, the fees and which aircraft can land there.
- Date and time. Give the planned departure time, even an approximate one. Night restrictions, slot rules and the time an aircraft needs to reach your airport all depend on it.
- Number of passengers. Count everyone on board, children included. The number of seats sets the smallest aircraft class we can offer and the passenger taxes, which are charged per person.
- Name, e-mail and phone. The estimate and the aircraft options go to the contact you give. Add the country code to the phone number if you prefer WhatsApp.
- Press Calculate Price. A manager checks the route and replies with the estimate, usually followed within about an hour by aircraft options for your date.
The form covers one flight. For a return trip, several legs or special wishes, tell the manager when they contact you, or write to private@jets.flights: return date and time, length of stay, skis, golf bags or a pram, a dog or cat in the cabin, catering or a car on arrival. Each of these details can change the aircraft we suggest.
What the price of a private flight consists of
A private jet is chartered as a whole aircraft. The price does not depend on how many seats you fill, only on the aircraft, the route and the time the aircraft is busy for you. A quote is built from these items:
Hourly rates by aircraft class
Hourly prices start from the figures below. A short flight always costs more than the rate multiplied by the time in the air, because positioning, fees and taxes come on top.
Business jet price per flight hour
The class is where most of the budget is decided. Two or three people on a route under 2 hours fit a very light jet or a light jet; six to eight passengers with luggage are more comfortable in a midsize jet; ten or more, or a flight of more than 3-4 hours, call for a super midsize or a heavy jet; intercontinental flights without a stop need ultra long range jets. On routes up to about 600 km, a turboprop is worth comparing with a jet: the hourly rate is lower and the difference in door-to-door time is small.
Passenger taxes in Europe
Taxes depend on the country you depart from, and for France also on where you fly. The French solidarity tax (TSBA) is charged per passenger on every business aviation departure from France, in three bands that rise with distance. The band is set by the destination country: what counts is the distance from Paris to that country's capital, not the length of your own flight.
| Departure country | Passenger tax on private flights | Amount per passenger |
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| France, destination in the EEA, UK, Switzerland or a country whose capital is less than 1,000 km from Paris | Solidarity tax (TSBA), European band | EUR 420 jet, EUR 210 turboprop |
| France, destination in neither of the other bands (for example Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, the Gulf states) | TSBA, intermediate band | EUR 1,015 jet, EUR 675 turboprop |
| France, destination country whose capital is more than 5,500 km from Paris (for example the USA, Canada, India, China) | TSBA, distant band | EUR 2,100 jet, EUR 1,025 turboprop |
| Italy, flights to or from Italy | Imposta erariale | EUR 100 up to 1,500 km, EUR 200 beyond |
| Austria | Flight levy | EUR 12, EUR 30 on routes up to 350 km |
| United Kingdom | Air Passenger Duty | none under 5.7 t; standard rate of the distance band for most jets; higher private-jet rate for aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats |
| Germany, Norway | Departure tax | shown in the quote |
| The Netherlands | Per-passenger tax on aircraft of 5.7 t or more | shown in the quote |
| Sweden | No passenger tax on flights | none |
| Other countries | Local taxes and fees | listed in the quote |
Arrivals in France pay no French tax; the flight home from Nice or Paris does. The figures in the price tables below never include passenger taxes, so add them for the country you leave from.
Calculation examples with prices
All prices on this page are estimates of the same kind the calculator gives: for the whole aircraft, one way, with an aircraft available near the departure airport. Handling, airport fees and passenger taxes are added. The flight time shown is that of the first aircraft in the row; larger jets are a few minutes faster.
Popular routes from European hubs
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Light jet Citation CJ3 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Challenger 350 |
Heavy jet Challenger 650 |
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| London Farnborough - Geneva | 753 km | 1:33 h | EUR 10,000 | EUR 13,500 | EUR 16,000 | EUR 23,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Nice | 694 km | 1:28 h | EUR 10,000 | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,500 | EUR 22,000 |
| Milan Linate - Paris Le Bourget | 648 km | 1:24 h | EUR 10,000 | EUR 12,500 | EUR 15,000 | EUR 22,000 |
| Munich - Olbia | 848 km | 1:41 h | EUR 10,500 | EUR 14,000 | EUR 16,500 | EUR 24,000 |
| Zurich - Mykonos | 1,766 km | 2:57 h | EUR 14,500 | EUR 19,000 | EUR 24,000 | EUR 33,000 |
| Frankfurt - Malaga | 1,816 km | 3:01 h | EUR 15,000 | EUR 19,500 | EUR 25,000 | EUR 33,000 |
| Hamburg - Palma | 1,659 km | 2:48 h | EUR 14,500 | EUR 18,500 | EUR 23,000 | EUR 32,000 |
| Amsterdam - Barcelona | 1,241 km | 2:13 h | EUR 12,500 | EUR 16,000 | EUR 20,000 | EUR 28,000 |
| Vienna - Athens | 1,279 km | 2:17 h | EUR 12,500 | EUR 16,500 | EUR 20,000 | EUR 28,000 |
| Madrid - London Farnborough | 1,218 km | 2:12 h | EUR 12,500 | EUR 16,000 | EUR 19,500 | EUR 27,000 |
| Hamburg - Chambéry | 936 km | 1:48 h | EUR 11,000 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 17,500 | EUR 25,000 |
| Milan Linate - Split | 596 km | 1:20 h | EUR 9,500 | EUR 12,500 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 21,000 |
| Larnaca - Athens | 930 km | 1:48 h | EUR 11,000 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 17,500 | EUR 25,000 |
| Geneva - Ibiza | 906 km | 1:45 h | EUR 11,000 | EUR 14,000 | EUR 17,000 | EUR 24,000 |
The lowest figure in the table, EUR 9,500 for a light jet from Milan Linate to Split, shows what a short international flight of about 1:20 h costs on a light jet. A longer route does not cost proportionally more: Frankfurt - Malaga is three times as far as Milan - Split, yet the light jet costs EUR 15,000, about 1.6 times as much, because positioning and fees weigh less on a longer flight.
The steps between classes are steady. On a flight of about 1:30 h, such as London Farnborough - Geneva, a super midsize jet costs roughly 1.6 times the light jet, and a heavy jet a little more than twice as much. Prices for more cities are on the Prices page and on each page in Popular destinations.
Example 1: London - Nice, one way, 4 passengers
| Distance and flight time | 1,037 km, 1:56 h (CJ3) to 1:48 h (Challenger 350) |
| Citation CJ3, light jet, 7 seats | EUR 11,500 |
| Citation XLS+, midsize jet, 9 seats | EUR 15,000 |
| Challenger 350, super midsize, 10 seats | EUR 18,500 |
| UK Air Passenger Duty | standard rate of the distance band, per passenger |
| Added in the quote | handling at Farnborough and Nice, landing and parking fees |
| Per person on the Citation XLS+, 4 on board, before taxes | EUR 3,800 |
Four people travel comfortably in the light jet; the XLS+ gives a taller cabin and more space for luggage. All three jets weigh more than 5.7 t and less than 20 t, so Air Passenger Duty is charged at the standard rate. On the way back the French solidarity tax of EUR 420 per passenger applies instead. Terminals and seasons on the Riviera are described on the private jet to Nice page.
Example 2: Munich - Olbia and back, 6 passengers
| Distance and flight time | 848 km, 1:34 h each way |
| Outbound Munich - Olbia | EUR 16,500 |
| Return Olbia - Munich | EUR 16,500 |
| Two one-way flights | EUR 33,000 |
| Italian tax, 6 passengers × EUR 100 × 2 flights | EUR 1,200 |
| German departure tax | on the outbound flight, shown in the quote |
| Per person, one way, 6 on board, before taxes | EUR 2,800 |
With a week between the flights, the aircraft does not wait in Sardinia. We book two one-way flights, and for the return we look for an aircraft already near Olbia or an Empty Leg heading north. If the group came back after two or three days, keeping the same jet and crew at Olbia could cost less than two positioning flights; the quote would then include parking and the crew's hotel. Six passengers with light luggage also fit a Citation CJ3 at EUR 10,500 one way, with a smaller cabin and baggage hold. More on the island's airports: private jet to Olbia.
Example 3: Paris - Ibiza, full charter or Empty Leg
| Distance and flight time | 1,125 km, 2:04 h (CJ3), 1:57 h (XLS+) |
| Citation CJ3, full charter | EUR 12,000 |
| Citation XLS+, full charter | EUR 15,500 |
| French solidarity tax, 4 × EUR 420 | EUR 1,680 |
| Per person on the Citation XLS+, 4 on board, before taxes | EUR 3,900 |
| Empty Leg on the same route | price set by the operator, often a fraction of the charter price |
In summer many jets fly between Paris and the Balearics without passengers, either on the way back after dropping clients or on the way to their next booking. If such a flight matches your day, you pay far less than for a full charter. The conditions are different: the operator fixes the date and time, and if the main charter changes, the Empty Leg can be moved or cancelled. The French tax is still due, because the flight departs from France with passengers on board. Offers are published on the Empty Legs page, and alerts for your routes can be requested at empty-legs@jets.flights. More about the island: private jet to Ibiza.
Example 4: long-haul, Paris - New York and Geneva - Dubai
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Long range Falcon 7X |
Ultra long range Gulfstream G650 |
Ultra long range Global 7500 |
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| Paris Le Bourget - New York Teterboro | 5,833 km | 7:12 h | EUR 90,000 | EUR 96,000 | EUR 105,000 |
| London Farnborough - New York Teterboro | 5,530 km | 6:51 h | EUR 86,000 | EUR 93,000 | EUR 99,000 |
| Geneva - Dubai World Central | 4,930 km | 6:10 h | EUR 78,000 | EUR 86,000 | EUR 93,000 |
| Nice - Dubai World Central | 4,792 km | 6:01 h | EUR 76,000 | EUR 85,000 | EUR 91,000 |
| Falcon 7X, about 7:12 h without a stop | EUR 90,000 |
| Gulfstream G650 | EUR 96,000 |
| Global 7500 | EUR 105,000 |
| French solidarity tax, distant band, 8 × EUR 2,100 | EUR 16,800 |
| Per person on the Falcon 7X, 8 on board, before taxes | EUR 11,300 |
Long-range jets cross the Atlantic without a fuel stop. Westbound, headwinds add flight time, and the operator takes this into account in the quote. From London the same jets pay the higher private-jet rate of Air Passenger Duty, because they weigh more than 20 t and have fewer than 19 seats. From Geneva to Dubai World Central the Falcon 7X costs EUR 78,000. A flight from Nice to the Gulf adds the French tax of the intermediate band, EUR 1,015 per passenger. See also private jet to New York and private jet to Dubai.
Price per person
Because you pay for the whole aircraft, the cost per person falls with every seat you fill. The table divides the example prices by the number of passengers, before passenger taxes:
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 6 passengers | 8 passengers |
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| London Farnborough - Nice | Citation XLS+ | EUR 15,000 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 2,500 | EUR 1,900 |
| Munich - Olbia | Challenger 350 | EUR 16,500 | EUR 8,300 | EUR 4,100 | EUR 2,800 | EUR 2,100 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Ibiza | Citation XLS+ | EUR 15,500 | EUR 7,800 | EUR 3,900 | EUR 2,600 | EUR 1,900 |
| Paris Le Bourget - New York Teterboro | Falcon 7X | EUR 90,000 | EUR 45,000 | EUR 22,500 | EUR 15,000 | EUR 11,300 |
Eight passengers in a Citation XLS+ from London to Nice pay EUR 1,900 each. If you travel alone or as a couple, an Empty Leg is usually the realistic way to pay less than for a whole aircraft; seats on a Jet Sharing flight are possible when another client shares the same route.
Why the calculator gives an estimate, not a final price
The calculator knows the distance, the class that suits your group and the average hourly rates. It cannot know which aircraft will be free on your date and where they are parked that morning. The final price therefore comes in a written quote from a charter manager, based on aircraft that are actually available.
- Distance between the airports and the flight time
- The aircraft class for your number of passengers
- Average hourly rates of that class
- Typical positioning for an aircraft based nearby
- Which aircraft are free on your date and where they are based
- Slots, night restrictions and runway limits at both airports
- Waiting time, parking and crew nights on a return trip
- Passenger taxes of the departure country
- Season, events and the time left before departure
- Catering, ground transport and other wishes
What makes the quote higher or lower
- Higher in peak weeks: the Riviera in May during the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, the Alps at Christmas, New Year and in February, Davos during the World Economic Forum in January, the Mediterranean islands in July and August.
- Higher at short notice, when the nearest free aircraft is far away and has to position.
- Higher at airports with short runways or special approaches, such as Courchevel, London City or Lugano, where only certain types may land and the choice is smaller.
- Higher in winter when de-icing is needed; the charge depends on the size of the aircraft.
- Lower when an aircraft based near your departure airport is free, or when an Empty Leg matches your route.
- Lower with flexible times: moving the departure by a few hours can put you on an aircraft that is already nearby.
- Lower on a return trip of a few days, when keeping the aircraft at the destination costs less than two positioning flights.
On frequent routes with an aircraft based nearby, the quote is usually close to the estimate. If you would rather talk the route through than fill in fields, leave your number and a manager will call you back.
What you receive after the request
After checking availability, the manager sends a selection of 4 to 7 aircraft of different classes and prices that fit your group, your route and your budget. A typical selection runs from the most economical aircraft that does the job to one or two larger cabins, so you can see what each step up costs.
Each quote states how long it is valid, because aircraft availability changes during the day. If your budget is fixed, tell us the figure: we select aircraft within it and say plainly if the route needs more. The models themselves are described in the catalogue of private jets.
How to book a flight after the estimate
- Send the calculator form or the booking form below, write to private@jets.flights, call +357 96407410 or send a WhatsApp message to +49 157 33565927.
- Receive 4 to 7 aircraft options with prices and choose one. Ask for the year, photos or cabin layout of any option before deciding.
- Check and sign the charter agreement. It names the operator and the aircraft and sets out the schedule, passengers, baggage allowance, price, what it includes, and the payment and cancellation terms.
- Pay as set in the agreement: by bank transfer or card; payment in cryptocurrency, mainly USDT and USDC, is possible. Other arrangements, including cash, can be discussed individually and depend on the situation. The flight is booked once the signed agreement and the payment are received.
- Send the passenger names and passport or ID details. Before departure you receive the terminal address, the meeting time and the crew's contact.
For an urgent flight, call rather than write: once the flight is confirmed, departure is possible in about 4 hours, aircraft and crew permitting. Requests are accepted 24/7, and the office answers from 08:00 to 23:30. Payment methods are explained on the Payment page and booking rules in the Terms and Conditions.
If the route and date are already fixed, the booking form sends the full request at once. It is free as well and binds you to nothing until you sign the agreement.
Questions about the cost calculator
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- Is the calculator free?
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Yes. The estimate, the search for aircraft and the quote cost nothing and do not oblige you to book. You pay only after signing a charter agreement for a specific flight.
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- How accurate is the estimate?
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On frequent European routes with an aircraft based nearby, the quote is usually close to it. It rises in peak weeks, at short notice and at airports with restrictions, and falls when an Empty Leg or a nearby aircraft fits your plan.
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- Does the price depend on the number of passengers?
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You pay for the whole aircraft, so the number of passengers matters only when it requires a larger class, and through passenger taxes, which are charged per person.
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- Are taxes and airport fees included?
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The prices on this page exclude handling, airport fees and passenger taxes; the quote lists them. Examples: EUR 420 per passenger on a jet leaving France for a European destination, EUR 100 per passenger on flights to or from Italy up to 1,500 km.
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- How do I calculate a return flight?
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Send the outward flight in the form and give the return date to the manager. For a stay of a few days the aircraft can wait with its crew; for a longer stay we price two one-way flights and look for an aircraft or Empty Leg already near you for the way back.
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- Can an Empty Leg make the flight cheaper?
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Yes, if your date and route match a flight the aircraft makes without passengers anyway. The price is often a fraction of a charter, but the operator fixes the time and can change it if the main booking changes. Alerts can be requested at empty-legs@jets.flights.
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- How many aircraft options will I receive?
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Usually 4 to 7, of different classes and prices within your budget, each with operator, seats, flight time and price. Year, cabin layout and photos of any aircraft are sent on request.
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- How soon can I fly after the calculation?
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Once the flight is confirmed, departure is possible in about 4 hours if a suitable aircraft and crew are available. For short-notice flights it is quicker to call +357 96407410.
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- Who operates the flight?
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A licensed air operator holding an AOC, named in the quote and in the charter agreement. European Private Jets is a broker: we select the aircraft, arrange the flight and remain your contact until landing.
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- Can I pay by card or in cryptocurrency?
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Bank transfer and card are the usual methods, and payment in cryptocurrency is possible, mainly in USDT and USDC, and other coins by agreement. Other arrangements, including cash, can be discussed individually and depend on the situation.