Catalogue of private jets
The catalogue covers the aircraft types that European operators fly for charter with crew, from four-seat turboprops to airliners fitted out with a lounge and a bedroom. Each model card gives the seats, range, cruising speed, cabin size and the hourly rate for the whole aircraft.
The sections below group the models first by class, from turboprops to VIP airliners, then by manufacturer. Further down the page you will find the classes compared, advice on choosing one for your trip and sample prices on European routes. European Private Jets is a broker, so we can quote any suitable private jet among about 6,500 aircraft, including types that are not in the catalogue.
Airbus ACJ, Boeing BBJ and Embraer Lineage 1000 with a lounge and bedroom for up to 19 guests, plus the Avro Business Jet and Dornier 328JET for groups of 30 to 46 within Europe.
A four-engine regional jet of the BAe 146 and Avro RJ family, converted for teams, companies and wedding guests flying together within Europe. No longer built and rare in charter.
Bizliner built on the Embraer E190 airliner, with a 25.6 m cabin in up to five zones, a bedroom and up to 19 seats. Flies non-stop from European hubs to New York, Toronto, the Gulf and Malé from Cyprus.
A regional jet for about 30 passengers with a toilet, a galley and cabin crew. It flies groups non-stop between European business cities, to the Alps, the Riviera and the nearer islands.
The longest private Boeing 737 of its generation, built on the 737-900ER, with several rooms in a 104 m² cabin. Fewer than ten exist, so a free aircraft is rare and usually comes from far away.
Global, Falcon 7X and 8X, Gulfstream G550 and G650 for 12-19 passengers. Non-stop from European hubs to the Americas, the Indian Ocean, southern Africa and East Asia.
Older ultra-long-range Gulfstream and the predecessor of the G550, with the same stand-up cabin and usually 14 seats. Flies non-stop from Europe to New York, Miami, Malé and Cape Town, but few aircraft are based in Europe.
Fast ultra-long-range Gulfstream with the widest cabin of the family, beds for about six and a 5.52 m³ hold reachable in flight. Flies non-stop from Europe to Los Angeles, Cape Town, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Long-range Gulfstream with a three-zone cabin, beds for about six and a hold reachable in flight. Flies non-stop from European hubs to New York, Miami, the Maldives, Los Angeles and Cape Town.
The stretched development of the Falcon 7X, with a 13.00 m cabin, three engines and 11,945 km of range. Flies non-stop from European hubs to Los Angeles, Cape Town, Mauritius and Hong Kong, yet lands at Cannes-Mandelieu.
Challenger, Falcon 2000 and 900, Legacy 600 and 650 and the large Gulfstreams: wide stand-up cabins for 8-14 passengers, for European trips, the Canaries, Israel, the Gulf and New York.
Heavy Gulfstream with a 12.29 m stand-up cabin, a full washroom and a baggage hold reachable in flight. From European hubs it flies non-stop to the Canaries, the Gulf and, with a moderate load, to New York.
A Gulfstream II rebuilt with Aviation Partners winglets, which take off better on hot days and fly a little further. The cabin for about ten people is unchanged, and in European charter the type is almost impossible to find.
Old large Gulfstream with a cabin for 12 to 14 and enough range for the Canaries, Iceland and the Gulf without a stop. Noise from its Spey engines limits the type in Europe, and a free aircraft is hard to find.
The first large Gulfstream, with a stand-up cabin for 10 to 12, a toilet and a hold reachable in flight. Loud Spey engines and its age make it rare in European charter, so we also quote younger jets.
Midsize and super midsize jets for 6-10 passengers: Citation, Hawker, Learjet, Legacy, Challenger 350 and G280. Standing room, an enclosed toilet and non-stop range across Europe.
The largest Citation in production: a super midsize jet with a flat floor, eight seats in two club groups and a baggage hold open in flight. Flies non-stop from Europe to the Canaries and the Gulf.
The last version of the Learjet 60, with a Pro Line 21 cockpit and a quieter cabin. Seven seats, an enclosed toilet and non-stop legs from Zurich to Lisbon or from Geneva to Madeira.
The largest Learjet cabin, seven seats and an enclosed toilet in a jet that climbs fast and cruises at up to 861 km/h. No longer built, but still flown by several European operators.
The first Learjet with a wide cabin, usually seven seats and an enclosed toilet. No longer built and rare in Europe, it flies non-stop from Geneva to Lisbon or from London to Athens.
The smallest twin-engine jets you can hire with crew: four seats, a low cabin and legs of one to three hours. Hourly rates start at EUR 2,500 for the whole aircraft.
Very light jet from Honda Aircraft with its engines mounted above the wings, an enclosed toilet and a large tail hold. Suits two to four people on legs of one to three hours across Europe.
Very light jet from Embraer with four club seats, a toilet behind a door and a large rear hold. Built for two to four people on one- to two-hour hops between European cities, the Alps and the islands.
One of the smallest twin-engine jets in charter, with four cabin seats and room for two or three people with light bags. No longer built and rare in Europe, it suits legs of one to two hours.
The smallest Citation jet, with four club seats and a cabin 1.37 m high, no longer built but common with European air taxi operators. Suits legs of one to two hours, from EUR 2,500 per flight hour.
Six to eight seats, an enclosed toilet in most types and legs of up to three or four hours. Hourly rates start at EUR 2,500 for older types and EUR 3,200 for the Citation CJ3.
Swiss light jet that uses short and unpaved runways and loads bags through a cargo door like the PC-12. From European hubs it flies non-stop to the Alps, London City, the islands, Lisbon and Reykjavik.
The Japanese light jet from which the Beechjet 400 and Hawker 400XP were developed, with the same cabin and a toilet at the rear. Very few remain in European charter, so we quote its younger relatives alongside.
A very rare fast light jet with a long range and a cabin pressurised to sea level at high altitude. Only a handful fly, so for European trips we offer it when one is free and quote light jets of the same class alongside.
A rebuilt Beechjet 400A or Hawker 400XP with Williams engines, Pro Line 21 avionics and a new interior. The cabin is unchanged, but the range grew to about 3,700 km with four passengers.
Propeller aircraft with turbine engines for four to ten passengers: lower hourly rates than jets, short runways and legs of up to two or three hours, from EUR 2,000 per flight hour.
Turbocharged four-seat piston single with a top speed of 448 km/h, flown mostly by owner-pilots. With paying passengers it flies only by day in good visibility, best for one or two people.
Four-seat single-engine piston aircraft with doors on both sides, flown mostly by private owners. With paying passengers it flies only by day and in good visibility, best for two people on a short leg.
Twin turboprop rebuilt from a King Air C90 with new engines, cockpit and interior. Suits three or four people on legs of up to about two hours, but very few aircraft fly in Europe.
Single-engine turboprop with a pressurised cabin for up to five passengers and larger tanks than the M500. No longer built, rare in charter, best for two or three people on legs up to three hours.
Daher Socata TBM turboprops for two to four passengers: up to 611 km/h, short runways at Saint-Tropez, Lugano or Samedan, and a lower hourly rate than a light jet.
French single-engine turboprop for four or five passengers, no longer built and rare in charter. Fast on legs of one to two hours between business cities, the Riviera, the islands and the Alps.
French single-engine turboprop with a touchscreen cockpit and a pressurised cabin for four or five passengers. No longer built; in charter it suits short hops to Alpine airfields, lakes and islands.
The keypad-cockpit version of the TBM 900 family: one engine, a pressurised cabin for four passengers plus one in front, and up to 611 km/h. No longer built and rarely in charter; good for legs of one to three hours.
Fast French single-engine turboprop with a pressurised cabin for four passengers and one more next to the pilot. No longer built and rare in charter; suits legs of up to about three hours to the Alps, the Riviera and the islands.
The Adam A500 is a pressurised push-pull piston twin with five passenger seats. Only seven were built, so we quote it on request together with a Seneca, a Navajo or a King Air 90.
Six-seat piston twin with push-pull engines on the centreline and a pressurised cabin. Only seven were built, so for a charter we usually offer a Seneca, a Navajo or a turboprop of similar size.
Airbus corporate jets: A318 Elite and ACJ319 airliners with a lounge, dining room and bedroom for up to 19 guests, from short European legs to Malé and Miami without a stop.
The smallest Airbus bizliner, later sold as the ACJ318: an A320-family cross-section 3.70 m wide and 2.25 m high for 14 to 18 passengers. Flies non-stop from European hubs to the Gulf and the Canaries, and from London to New York.
Bizliner on the Airbus A319 airframe, formerly called A319CJ: a cabin of about 24 m, 3.70 m wide and 2.25 m high, usually with a bedroom and 18 or 19 seats. Flies non-stop from European hubs to New York, Miami, Malé and the Seychelles.
The Avro Business Jet is a four-engine regional jet fitted for groups of about 46, with an 18.25 m³ hold. Rare in charter, so we price it alongside the 328JET or an airliner.
A four-engine regional jet of the BAe 146 and Avro RJ family, converted for teams, companies and wedding guests flying together within Europe. No longer built and rare in charter.
King Air turboprops for short runways and regional legs, the Baron 58 piston twin, the carbon-fuselage Premier I and the Hawker jets once sold under the Beechcraft name.
The original European version of the Hawker 800, rare in charter: the same cabin for eight as the 800XP, older engines and a longer take-off run, from EUR 4,500 per flight hour.
The last factory version of the line that began with the Mitsubishi Diamond: a swept-wing light jet with seven seats and an enclosed toilet. No longer built, it suits legs of one to three hours.
Light jet with a carbon-fibre fuselage, a cabin taller and wider than most in its class and an enclosed toilet. Best for three or four people on legs of up to about two and a half hours.
The smallest King Air: a twin-engine turboprop with a pressurised cabin for four to six passengers. No longer built; in charter it covers legs of up to about two and a half hours and short runways such as La Môle or Cannes-Mandelieu.
Boeing Business Jets: 737 airliners with a lounge, dining room and bedroom for up to 19 guests. Non-stop from European hubs to the Gulf, New York and Miami, quoted with crew.
The longest private Boeing 737 of its generation, built on the 737-900ER, with several rooms in a 104 m² cabin. Fewer than ten exist, so a free aircraft is rare and usually comes from far away.
The stretched private Boeing 737-800 for large groups, delegations and teams with a lot of equipment. A longer cabin and more than twice the holds of the first BBJ, with non-stop reach to New York and the Gulf.
Private version of the Boeing 737-700 with a lounge, dining room and bedroom for 18 or 19 passengers. For large groups travelling together across Europe, the Atlantic or to the Gulf.
Learjet, Challenger and Global: Bombardier jets from a six-seat Learjet for an Alpine hop to a Global 7500 with a bedroom for New York or Tokyo, quoted with crew from European operators.
The last Learjet: eight seats in two club groups, a flat floor and an enclosed toilet at the rear. Flies non-stop from Zurich to Lisbon or Reykjavik, from EUR 4,500 per flight hour.
The successor of the Learjet 40XR with a Garmin-based cockpit and stronger engines, six seats and 1.84 m³ of baggage. Only 13 were built, so a free aircraft is rare.
The last version of the Learjet 60, with a Pro Line 21 cockpit and a quieter cabin. Seven seats, an enclosed toilet and non-stop legs from Zurich to Lisbon or from Geneva to Madeira.
The largest Learjet cabin, seven seats and an enclosed toilet in a jet that climbs fast and cruises at up to 861 km/h. No longer built, but still flown by several European operators.
The Britten-Norman Islander is a nine-seat piston twin for short island hops and grass strips. Few fly passenger charter, so we price it next to a Grand Caravan or a PC-12.
British twin-engine piston aircraft with a high wing and fixed landing gear, built for short hops between islands and small airfields. Up to nine passengers on bench seats, without pressurisation or toilet.
Citation jets from the four-seat Mustang to the 12-seat Longitude, plus Cessna piston twins and turboprops for island and regional hops. Rates per hour and prices on European routes.
The largest Citation in production: a super midsize jet with a flat floor, eight seats in two club groups and a baggage hold open in flight. Flies non-stop from Europe to the Canaries and the Gulf.
French-built twin turboprop designed as a utility aircraft for regional routes, cargo and maritime patrol. Rare in charter and best on short legs with a group of up to nine.
Midsize Cessna of the 560XL family with a tall aisle, an enclosed toilet and room for eight or nine. From EUR 4,500 per flight hour for the whole aircraft with crew.
One of the fastest business jets ever built, with eight seats in a narrow 1.73 m cabin. No longer built; flies non-stop from Frankfurt to Tenerife in 4:11 h and from Vienna to Dubai.
The Cirrus SR22 is a four-seat single-engine piston aircraft with a parachute for the whole airframe. Few fly for hire, so we quote it together with a DA42 or a TBM 940.
Single-engine piston aircraft with a parachute for the whole airframe, for two or three people on short daytime legs such as Zurich - Sion or Milan - Venice. Few operators fly it commercially, so we always quote an alternative as well.
Dassault Falcon jets with crew, from the small Falcon 10 for a Riviera hop to the three-engine Falcon 8X for Los Angeles or Hong Kong, quoted for the whole aircraft by European operators.
The youngest Falcon 900: three engines, winglets and a three-zone cabin for 12-14 passengers. It crosses the Atlantic from European hubs without a stop and still uses short Alpine runways.
A three-engine large-cabin jet for 12-14 passengers in three zones, with a baggage hold reachable in flight. From European hubs it flies non-stop to the Canary Islands, the Gulf and, with a smaller group, New York.
A three-engine Falcon 900 with the EASy cockpit and less fuel than the 900EX, so it needs a shorter runway. 12 to 14 seats, non-stop across Europe and to the Gulf, and approved for the steep approach at London City.
The original large-cabin Falcon trijet, with 12 to 14 seats in three zones and a hold reachable in flight. No longer built and rare in Europe, it covers Europe, the Canaries and the Gulf without a stop.
The Diamond DA42 Twinstar is a small Austrian twin for three passengers that burns jet fuel. Few fly for hire, so we price it next to a Baron 58 or a turboprop.
Austrian light twin with diesel engines for one to three passengers on short legs such as Nice - Calvi or Zurich - Sion. Mostly a training aircraft, so charter offers are few and we always quote an alternative.
The Eclipse 500 is one of the smallest twin-engine jets, for three or four passengers on short legs. Rare in Europe, so we quote it with a Mustang, a Phenom 100 or a HondaJet.
One of the smallest twin-engine jets in charter, with four cabin seats and room for two or three people with light bags. No longer built and rare in Europe, it suits legs of one to two hours.
Phenom light jets, flat-floor Legacy 450 and 500, the 13-seat Legacy 600 and 650 and the Lineage 1000 bizliner. Hourly rates and prices on European and Gulf routes.
Fast light jet from Brazil with six standard seats, an enclosed toilet and a large rear hold. From European hubs it flies non-stop to the Alps, the Mediterranean, Lisbon, Madeira and the Canary Islands.
Very light jet from Embraer with four club seats, a toilet behind a door and a large rear hold. Built for two to four people on one- to two-hour hops between European cities, the Alps and the islands.
Bizliner built on the Embraer E190 airliner, with a 25.6 m cabin in up to five zones, a bedroom and up to 19 seats. Flies non-stop from European hubs to New York, Toronto, the Gulf and Malé from Cyprus.
Heavy jet with a 12.90 m cabin in three zones, 13 to 14 seats and a large baggage hold open in flight. Flies non-stop from European hubs to Tel Aviv, Riyadh, Dubai and the Canary Islands.
From the G150 for a London - Geneva meeting to the G650 for a night flight to Los Angeles: Gulfstream jets with crew from European operators, priced for the whole aircraft.
Heavy Gulfstream with a 12.29 m stand-up cabin, a full washroom and a baggage hold reachable in flight. From European hubs it flies non-stop to the Canaries, the Gulf and, with a moderate load, to New York.
A Gulfstream II rebuilt with Aviation Partners winglets, which take off better on hot days and fly a little further. The cabin for about ten people is unchanged, and in European charter the type is almost impossible to find.
Old large Gulfstream with a cabin for 12 to 14 and enough range for the Canaries, Iceland and the Gulf without a stop. Noise from its Spey engines limits the type in Europe, and a free aircraft is hard to find.
The first large Gulfstream, with a stand-up cabin for 10 to 12, a toilet and a hold reachable in flight. Loud Spey engines and its age make it rare in European charter, so we also quote younger jets.
The HondaJet is a very light jet with its engines above the wings, a toilet with a door and room for four in comfort. The Elite II flies further than most jets of its size.
Very light jet from Honda Aircraft with its engines mounted above the wings, an enclosed toilet and a large tail hold. Suits two to four people on legs of one to three hours across Europe.
Israel Aircraft Industries designed the Westwind, the Astra and the Galaxy. Gulfstream sold the last two as the G100 and G200, and the G150 and the G280 fuselage also come from Israel.
An older Israeli business jet with seven seats and a range that reaches Lisbon or Athens from most European hubs. Few aircraft remain in European charter, so we quote a newer jet of the same size alongside.
The MU-300 Diamond was the only business jet of Mitsubishi and the origin of the Beechjet 400 and Hawker 400XP. Very few remain, so we quote it with jets on the same fuselage.
The Japanese light jet from which the Beechjet 400 and Hawker 400XP were developed, with the same cabin and a toilet at the rear. Very few remain in European charter, so we quote its younger relatives alongside.
Mooney M20U and M20V: four-seat piston aircraft for one or two passengers on regional legs of one to two hours, flown in daylight and good weather with a reserve date.
Turbocharged four-seat piston single with a top speed of 448 km/h, flown mostly by owner-pilots. With paying passengers it flies only by day in good visibility, best for one or two people.
Four-seat single-engine piston aircraft with doors on both sides, flown mostly by private owners. With paying passengers it flies only by day and in good visibility, best for two people on a short leg.
Nextant rebuilds proven airframes with replaced engines and avionics: the 400XT light jet for up to eight and the G90XT turboprop for three to five, quoted with crew.
Twin turboprop rebuilt from a King Air C90 with new engines, cockpit and interior. Suits three or four people on legs of up to about two hours, but very few aircraft fly in Europe.
A rebuilt Beechjet 400A or Hawker 400XP with Williams engines, Pro Line 21 avionics and a new interior. The cabin is unchanged, but the range grew to about 3,700 km with four passengers.
The Piaggio Avanti is an Italian twin turboprop with pusher propellers, a cabin 1.75 m high and almost the speed of a light jet. Many are based in Italy.
Italian twin turboprop with pusher propellers, a small foreplane and a cabin higher than in most light jets. No longer built in this version; flies legs of up to about three hours almost as fast as a light jet.
The Swiss PC-12 turboprop and PC-24 light jet for four to eight passengers: short runways in the Alps and on the islands, a cargo door for skis, quoted with crew.
Swiss light jet that uses short and unpaved runways and loads bags through a cargo door like the PC-12. From European hubs it flies non-stop to the Alps, London City, the islands, Lisbon and Reykjavik.
Swiss single-engine turboprop with a pressurised cabin for 6-8 passengers and a large cargo door. Best on legs up to about two and a half hours: islands, the Alps and short or high runways such as La Môle or Samedan.
Piper piston twins and turboprops for two to six passengers: the cheapest way to fly privately on a short regional leg, such as Nice - Calvi or London - Jersey.
Single-engine turboprop with a pressurised cabin for up to five passengers and larger tanks than the M500. No longer built, rare in charter, best for two or three people on legs up to three hours.
American single-engine turboprop with a pressurised cabin for two to five passengers. Makes most sense for two or three people on legs under two hours, such as Nice - Calvi or Geneva - Saint-Tropez.
Small twin-engine piston aircraft without pressurisation, flown mostly by flying schools and air taxi operators. Suits two to four people with soft bags on regional legs such as London - Jersey or Nice - Calvi.
Unpressurised piston twin for groups of four to six on legs of up to about two hours, such as Nice - Olbia or Vienna - Split. No longer built and rare in European charter, so we always quote an alternative.
The Quest Kodiak 100 is a high-wing single-engine turboprop built for short, rough strips. Few fly passenger charter, so we price it next to a Grand Caravan or a PC-12.
Single-engine utility turboprop with a high wing and fixed landing gear, built for short and unpaved strips. Suits short hops to islands and small airfields; on legs over two hours a pressurised type is more comfortable.
The SyberJet SJ30-2 is a fast, long-range light jet with sea-level cabin pressure up to 12,497 m. About ten were built, so in Europe we quote a Phenom 300 or a Citation CJ4.
A very rare fast light jet with a long range and a cabin pressurised to sea level at high altitude. Only a handful fly, so for European trips we offer it when one is free and quote light jets of the same class alongside.
The Westwind grew from the American Jet Commander into the 1124A Westwind II, a seven-seat jet with long range for its size. Rare in Europe and quoted alongside younger jets.
An older Israeli business jet with seven seats and a range that reaches Lisbon or Athens from most European hubs. Few aircraft remain in European charter, so we quote a newer jet of the same size alongside.
The Dornier 328JET is a small regional jet for 30-33 passengers with a cabin 1.88 m high. Few fly in Europe, so we quote it alongside an Avro or two business jets.
A regional jet for about 30 passengers with a toilet, a galley and cabin crew. It flies groups non-stop between European business cities, to the Alps, the Riviera and the nearer islands.
Midsize jets of the British 125 line, from the 700 and 800XP to the 900XP and 1000, plus the 400XP light jet and the composite 4000. Wide cabins at midsize rates.
The original European version of the Hawker 800, rare in charter: the same cabin for eight as the 800XP, older engines and a longer take-off run, from EUR 4,500 per flight hour.
The last factory version of the line that began with the Mitsubishi Diamond: a swept-wing light jet with seven seats and an enclosed toilet. No longer built, it suits legs of one to three hours.
The last and strongest Hawker 800: the same cabin for eight, with engines built for hot days and high airports and 5,186 km with six on board, from EUR 4,500 per flight hour.
A late Hawker 800 with winglets, a factory glass cockpit and a refreshed cabin for eight, flying about 190 km further than the 800XP, from EUR 4,500 per flight hour.
Fast light and midsize jets from one of the first business jet makers. Production has ended, but the 45XR, 60 and 75 still fly with European operators.
The last Learjet: eight seats in two club groups, a flat floor and an enclosed toilet at the rear. Flies non-stop from Zurich to Lisbon or Reykjavik, from EUR 4,500 per flight hour.
The successor of the Learjet 40XR with a Garmin-based cockpit and stronger engines, six seats and 1.84 m³ of baggage. Only 13 were built, so a free aircraft is rare.
The last version of the Learjet 60, with a Pro Line 21 cockpit and a quieter cabin. Seven seats, an enclosed toilet and non-stop legs from Zurich to Lisbon or from Geneva to Madeira.
The largest Learjet cabin, seven seats and an enclosed toilet in a jet that climbs fast and cruises at up to 861 km/h. No longer built, but still flown by several European operators.
How the catalogue is organised
Almost every private jet in the catalogue appears twice: in the section of its class and in the section of its manufacturer. A class page explains what that size of private jet does well, lists its typical models and shows prices on real routes. A brand page compares the families of one maker, such as the Citation line of Cessna or the Falcon trijets of Dassault.
Some sections hold more than one class. The turboprops section also lists piston aircraft, as the catalogue has no separate piston class. The midsize section covers super midsize jets as well, the heavy jets section includes the long-range Falcon 900 trijets and the Gulfstream GIV, G400 and G450, and the VIP airliner section also holds two regional jets for groups.
Private jet classes compared
Business aviation has no formal classification. Operators and brokers use classes as shorthand for cabin size and range, and the boundaries vary from one source to another. The table uses the figures from our class pages; the midsize section of the catalogue also covers super midsize jets, the heavy jet section covers the long-range step below the ultra long range class, and the VIP airliner section includes regional jets for groups.
| Class | Usual seats | Cabin height | Range, manufacturer data | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprops | 4-8 | 1.18-1.75 m | up to 3,345 km | Legs up to two hours, short runways, islands |
| Very light jets | 4, sometimes 5 | 1.27-1.50 m | 2,084-2,871 km | Two to four people, one to three hours |
| Light jets | 6-8 | 1.31-1.65 m | 3,704-4,010 km, common types | Up to seven people, most of Europe |
| Midsize jets | 6-9 | 1.68-1.83 m | 3,069-5,834 km | Europe, legs up to about four hours |
| Super midsize jets | 8-10 | 1.73-1.91 m | 5,662-6,667 km | Europe, the Canaries, Israel, the Gulf |
| Heavy jets | 8-14 | 1.83-1.88 m | 5,089-7,577 km | Larger groups, the Canaries, the Gulf |
| Long-range jets, in the heavy jet section | 10-19 | 1.88 m | 7,408-8,797 km | The Gulf with a full cabin, New York with a light load |
| Ultra long range jets | 12-19 | 1.88-1.96 m | 9,630-14,816 km | The Americas, the Indian Ocean, Africa, Asia |
| VIP airliners | 14-19 | 2.00-2.25 m | 7,778-11,482 km | Delegations, families with staff, long-haul |
| Regional jets for groups, in the VIP airliner section | 30-46 | 1.88-2.07 m | 1,667-2,796 km | Teams, companies and wedding guests within Europe |
In any private jet, cabin height decides comfort more than any other figure. In most turboprops, very light and light jets you sit comfortably but walk bent over. A midsize jet lets most people walk through with a slight stoop or upright, from the super midsize class up the floor is usually flat, and in a heavy jet two people pass each other in the aisle.
A few types sit on the line between two classes. The Phenom 300 and PC-24 are sometimes called super light jets; here they count as light jets. The Falcon 2000 family carries the cabin cross-section of the three-engine Falcon 900 on two engines and is counted among heavy jets. The Falcon 900 trijets and the Gulfstream GIV family are long-range jets, one step below the ultra long range class, and the catalogue lists them with the heavy jets. In a quote, the data of the actual aircraft count for more than the name of its class.
Which class for which trip
Two rules prevent most mistakes when choosing a private jet. Count seats with a margin: six people travel better in an eight-seat aircraft, and on some small jets one of the listed seats is the belted toilet seat. And on a leg of two hours or less a bigger jet class saves very little time: on London - Nice a Challenger 650 lands only 13 minutes before a Citation CJ3.
Baggage is the third limit. In the smallest jets plan on one soft bag per person, while light jets carry 1.6-2.6 m³ in most types, enough for skis or golf bags. The Legacy 600 and 650 have the largest hold among heavy jets, 8.1 m³, which you can walk into during the flight. Tell us about skis, golf bags, a pram or a dog in the first message, because these can change the class of private jet we quote.
Models we quote most often
The tables show a selection from each class: the private jet types that many European operators fly and that clients ask for by name. Hourly rates are for the whole aircraft with crew.
Turboprops, very light and light jets
| Model | Passengers | Range | Cruise speed | Cabin height | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-12 | 6-8 | 3,339 km | 537 km/h | 1.47 m | EUR 2,000 |
| King Air 350 | 8-10 | 3,345 km | 578 km/h | 1.45 m | EUR 2,600 |
| Avanti | 6-8 | 2,722 km | 745 km/h | 1.75 m | EUR 2,500 |
| Citation Mustang | 4-5 | 2,130 km | 630 km/h | 1.37 m | EUR 2,500 |
| Citation M2 | 4-6 | 2,871 km | 748 km/h | 1.45 m | EUR 2,600 |
| HondaJet | 4-7 | 2,865 km | 782 km/h | 1.47 m | EUR 2,600 |
| Citation CJ3 | 6-8 | 3,778 km | 770 km/h | 1.45 m | EUR 3,200 |
| Citation CJ4 | 6-9 | 4,010 km | 835 km/h | 1.45 m | EUR 3,300 |
| Phenom 300 | 6-9 | 3,723 km | 859 km/h | 1.50 m | EUR 3,500 |
| PC-24 | 6-10 | 3,704 km | 815 km/h | 1.55 m | EUR 3,500 |
Midsize, super midsize and heavy jets
| Model | Passengers | Range | Cruise speed | Cabin height | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation XLS | 6-9 | 3,326 km | 802 km/h | 1.73 m | EUR 4,500 |
| Citation Latitude | 6-9 | 5,000 km | 826 km/h | 1.83 m | EUR 5,000 |
| Hawker 800XP | 6-8 | 4,704 km | 828 km/h | 1.75 m | EUR 4,500 |
| Challenger 350 | 8-10 | 5,926 km | 870 km/h | 1.83 m | EUR 6,500 |
| G280 | 8-10 | 6,667 km | 850 km/h | 1.85 m | EUR 6,700 |
| Citation Longitude | 8-12 | 6,482 km | 895 km/h | 1.83 m | EUR 6,300 |
| Challenger 605 | 8-12 | 7,408 km | 870 km/h | 1.85 m | EUR 8,300 |
| Challenger 650 | 9-12 | 7,408 km | 870 km/h | 1.83 m | EUR 8,500 |
| Falcon 2000LX | 8-10 | 7,408 km | 850 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 8,800 |
| Legacy 650 | 10-14 | 7,223 km | 850 km/h | 1.83 m | EUR 8,300 |
Long-range jets, ultra long range jets and VIP airliners
| Model | Passengers | Range | Cruise speed | Cabin height | Hourly rate |
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| Falcon 900LX | 10-14 | 8,797 km | 850 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 10,300 |
| Falcon 7X | 12-19 | 11,019 km | 850 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 12,000 |
| Falcon 8X | 12-19 | 11,945 km | 850 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 12,500 |
| Global 6000 | 13-17 | 11,112 km | 904 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 12,000 |
| Global 7500 | 14-19 | 14,260 km | 904 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 15,000 |
| G550 | 14-19 | 12,501 km | 904 km/h | 1.88 m | EUR 12,500 |
| G650 | 13-19 | 12,964 km | 956 km/h | 1.96 m | EUR 14,000 |
| A318 Elite | 14-18 | 7,778 km | 870 km/h | 2.25 m | EUR 18,000 |
| ACJ319 | 18-39 | 11,100 km | 850 km/h | 2.25 m | EUR 18,000 |
| BBJ | 18-19 | 11,482 km | 870 km/h | 2.20 m | EUR 18,000 |
| Lineage 1000 | 14-19 | 8,519 km | 874 km/h | 2.00 m | EUR 18,000 |
Several types common in European charter are out of production but still fly with operators: the Citation Mustang, the Hawker 800XP, the Challenger 605, the Legacy 650 and the Gulfstream G550. They follow the same maintenance rules as younger aircraft, and an older version of a family often costs less per hour.
Manufacturers in the catalogue
After the classes, the grid sorts each private jet by its maker. The large manufacturers build several families that cover three or four classes; the smaller ones by a few types.
Smaller makers are represented by a few types:
- Piaggio Avanti, an Italian twin turboprop with pusher propellers and the tallest cabin of its class, 1.75 m
- HondaJet, a very light jet with its engines on pylons above the wings
- Nextant, which rebuilds Beechjet 400A, Hawker 400XP, King Air C90 and Challenger 604 airframes with modern avionics and, on the smaller types, new engines
- Eclipse 500, SyberJet SJ30-2, Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond and Westwind II, rare jets that we quote together with a more common alternative
- Dornier 328JET and the four-engine Avro Business Jet, regional jets for groups, listed with the VIP airliners
- Piper, Cirrus, Diamond, Mooney, Britten-Norman, Adam and Quest, represented by piston aircraft and small turboprops for short regional hops
Private jet prices by class
All private jet prices on this page are for the whole aircraft, one way, with crew and fuel. They are calculated from the hourly rate of each type and the distance, plus the usual fixed costs. The final offer depends on where the aircraft is based, the date and the airports.
One route in eight sizes: London - Nice
| Route | Aircraft | Distance | Flight time | Price from |
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| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | PC-12 | 1,037 km | 2:37 h | EUR 10,000 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | Citation Mustang | 1,037 km | 2:23 h | EUR 10,500 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | Citation CJ3 | 1,037 km | 1:56 h | EUR 11,500 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | Citation XLS | 1,037 km | 1:51 h | EUR 14,000 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | Challenger 350 | 1,037 km | 1:48 h | EUR 18,500 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | Challenger 650 | 1,037 km | 1:43 h | EUR 26,000 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | Falcon 7X | 1,037 km | 1:42 h | EUR 27,000 |
| London Farnborough - Nice (NCE) | A318 Elite | 1,037 km | 1:45 h | EUR 40,000 |
On this leg of just over 1,000 km the three smallest types are close in price, but the PC-12 needs 49 minutes more than the Challenger 350. Above the super midsize class the price of a private jet grows much faster than the time saved: the A318 Elite costs four times as much as the PC-12 and lands 52 minutes earlier, which only makes sense for a large group.
Short legs
| Route | Aircraft | Distance | Flight time | Price from |
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| Geneva - Sion (SIR) | PC-12 | 94 km | 0:41 h | EUR 6,000 |
| Nice - Calvi (CLY) | King Air 200 | 179 km | 0:52 h | EUR 7,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Geneva (GVA) | Citation Mustang | 409 km | 1:15 h | EUR 7,500 |
| Frankfurt - Berlin (BER) | Phenom 100 | 431 km | 1:10 h | EUR 8,500 |
| Paris Le Bourget - London City (LCY) | PC-24 | 330 km | 0:57 h | EUR 10,000 |
Across Europe
| Route | Aircraft | Distance | Flight time | Price from |
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| Hamburg - Oslo (OSL) | King Air 350 | 733 km | 1:54 h | EUR 10,000 |
| Geneva - Ibiza (IBZ) | Citation CJ3 | 906 km | 1:45 h | EUR 11,000 |
| Munich - Olbia (OLB) | Phenom 300 | 848 km | 1:38 h | EUR 12,000 |
| London Farnborough - Edinburgh (EDI) | Citation Excel | 547 km | 1:14 h | EUR 10,000 |
| Hamburg - Nice (NCE) | Citation XLS | 1,127 km | 1:58 h | EUR 14,500 |
| Vienna - Mykonos (JMK) | Citation XLS | 1,384 km | 2:18 h | EUR 16,000 |
| Zurich - Olbia (OLB) | Challenger 350 | 733 km | 1:25 h | EUR 16,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Mykonos (JMK) | Challenger 650 | 2,242 km | 3:08 h | EUR 38,000 |
The Canaries, the Middle East and long-haul
| Route | Aircraft | Distance | Flight time | Price from |
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| Madrid - Tenerife (TFS) | Challenger 350 | 1,824 km | 2:47 h | EUR 25,000 |
| London Farnborough - Larnaca (LCA) | Challenger 650 | 3,291 km | 4:22 h | EUR 47,000 |
| Larnaca - Dubai (DWC) | Lineage 1000 | 2,347 km | 3:20 h | EUR 69,000 |
| Geneva - Dubai (DWC) | Challenger 650 | 4,930 km | 6:18 h | EUR 60,000 |
| Geneva - Dubai (DWC) | BBJ | 4,930 km | 6:26 h | EUR 130,000 |
| London Farnborough - New York (TEB) | Falcon 900LX | 5,530 km | 7:00 h | EUR 77,000 |
| London Farnborough - New York (TEB) | Global 6000 | 5,530 km | 7:00 h | EUR 87,000 |
| Geneva - Male (MLE) | Falcon 7X | 7,948 km | 9:38 h | EUR 120,000 |
Westbound legs over the Atlantic take longer because of headwinds, and routes to the Gulf depend on which airspace is open on the day. The operator confirms the flight time and price in the offer. For a return trip the two legs are added together.
Business jet price per flight hour
The hourly rates by class start at EUR 2,000 for a turboprop and reach EUR 12,000 for an ultra long range jet; VIP airliners start higher still, as the models table shows.
What makes up the price
- Flight time at the hourly rate of the aircraft
- Positioning to your departure airport and back to base when the aircraft is based elsewhere
- The operator's minimum charge per flight or per day, which sets the floor on short legs
- Landing, parking and handling fees, which grow with the weight of the aircraft
- Passenger taxes in France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands
- Crew nights away on trips of several days, winter de-icing, catering and, on larger types, a flight attendant
On a short leg the fixed part dominates. Geneva - Sion on a PC-12 costs EUR 6,000 for 41 minutes in the air, and Paris - London City costs EUR 10,000 on a PC-24 for under an hour. On a leg of three or four hours the fixed costs are spread over more flying time.
How to pay less
- Choose the smallest class that carries the group and its bags: on London - Nice a Citation CJ3 costs EUR 11,500 and a Citation XLS EUR 14,000
- For a return after two or three days, compare the aircraft waiting with its crew against two empty positioning legs; we price both
- Accept an older version of the same family: a Citation Mustang instead of an M2, a Challenger 605 instead of a 650, a Falcon 2000 instead of a 2000LX
- Give a time window or a second airport in the same region, so an aircraft finishing a nearby trip can take you
- Watch Empty Legs if your dates are flexible
Empty Legs
An empty leg is a flight the aircraft has to make anyway, to collect clients or return to base, sold at a reduced price. Empty private jet legs appear in every class, most often to and from Nice, Geneva, Palma, Ibiza, Mykonos and Dubai. The saving can be large, but the operator sets the route and the time, the leg can be withdrawn if the aircraft is sold as a full charter, and no return is included. Send a route and a date window through the Empty Legs page.
Airports and European rules that narrow the choice
Seasons and demand
Private jet demand in Europe follows the calendar. From June to September the Riviera, Sardinia, Corsica, the Balearics, the Greek islands and the Croatian coast fill up, and parking at Nice, Olbia or Ibiza runs short at weekends. In winter the flow turns to the Alps, with Saturday peaks at Geneva, Sion, Chambéry and Innsbruck, and to Dubai, the Canaries and Marrakesh for winter sun.
Christmas, New Year and the large trade fairs and congresses need booking well ahead, because the most requested types sell out first. For an ordinary weekday in Europe a private jet can often be arranged within a day, and a turboprop or light jet sometimes within a few hours.
From a catalogue model to a booked flight
- Send the route, date, number of passengers and baggage, and name a private jet model if you have one in mind
- We ask operators and return several offers, usually within a few hours, each with the type, year of build, cabin photos, operator and full price
- Next to the requested model we often add a type from the same or the next class when it is cheaper or based closer
- You choose an aircraft, sign the charter contract and pay; the operator arranges the crew, slots and permits
- Before departure you receive the address of the private terminal and the crew's contacts
If the chosen private jet has to be replaced for technical reasons, we propose an equivalent one and explain every difference before departure. Requests are accepted 24/7 at +357 96407410 or private@jets.flights, and the office answers from 08:00 to 23:30 in eight languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Greek and Spanish.
Why choose your private jet with European Private Jets
We do not own aircraft, so there is no fleet to fill. We suggest the private jet class that fits the trip, including the cheaper one, and set offers from different operators side by side with the age of each aircraft, its cabin and what the price includes.
For 14 years we have worked with operators across Europe. We have access to about 6,500 aircraft, more than 100 regular clients and offices in Nice, Hamburg, Geneva and Cyprus.
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Reputation
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14 years in business aviation in Europe, with the head office in Cyprus and offices in Nice, Hamburg and Geneva. More than 100 regular clients and 34 partner companies around the world.
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A wide choice of aircraft
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Through certified operators we have access to around 6,500 private jets and turboprops. We select an aircraft for a flight of any range and complexity.
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Transparent contracts
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Every flight is covered by a clear contract stating the aircraft, times, included services and cancellation terms. We are flexible and always ready to discuss details and make changes.
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Online booking
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You can book the flight and sign the contract remotely, without visiting an office. If you prefer, all documents can also be arranged in person at one of our offices.
Our team
Charlotte McKinney
Commercial Director
Henry Richter
Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer
Emma Miller
Director of Development
Liam Bishop
Senior Aviation Consultant
Oliver Davis
Aviation Consultant
Anna Laurent
Aviation Consultant
Questions about the catalogue
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- How many classes of private jet are there?
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Brokers usually speak of eight classes, from turboprops to ultra long range jets, plus VIP airliners. The catalogue groups them into seven sections: midsize and super midsize jets share one, long-range jets are listed with heavy jets, and VIP airliners share theirs with two regional jets for groups.
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- Which private jet suits four people?
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For legs of up to two or three hours a very light jet or a turboprop: London - Nice on a Citation Mustang costs from EUR 10,500. For longer legs or more baggage choose a light jet such as the Citation CJ3.
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- How much does a private jet cost per hour?
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Class rates per flight hour start at EUR 2,000 for a turboprop and EUR 3,200 for a light jet. A midsize jet starts at EUR 4,500 and a heavy jet at EUR 8,300, and an ultra long range private jet at EUR 12,000. The rate covers the whole aircraft with crew.
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- Why does a short flight cost more than the hourly rate times the flight time?
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Positioning of the aircraft, the operator's minimum charge, airport fees and passenger taxes are added to the flight time. On a leg of under an hour these fixed costs make up a large share of the price.
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- Which private jet can fly from Europe to New York without a stop?
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An ultra long range jet: London - New York on a Global 6000 costs from EUR 87,000 and takes 7:00 h. A long-range Falcon 900LX makes the trip with a light load, from EUR 77,000.
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- In which private jet can I stand upright?
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Most people walk with a slight stoop or upright in midsize jets, with cabins of 1.68-1.83 m. Most super midsize jets and all heavy and ultra long range jets have stand-up cabins, and VIP airliners have 2.00-2.25 m of headroom.
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- Does every private jet have a toilet?
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No. In turboprops and very light jets it ranges from a toilet behind a door to a curtain or none at all, as in the Eclipse 500. Light jets usually have one behind a door or rigid panels, and from the midsize class up there is an enclosed washroom.
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- Can I book a specific model from the catalogue?
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Yes. We look for that model first. If it is not free on your date or must fly in from far away, we also offer comparable types, and the choice stays with you.
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- Do you own the aircraft?
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No. European Private Jets is a broker. We work with certified operators, whose name appears in the offer and in the charter contract.
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- How far in advance should I book?
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Within Europe a day is often enough, and sometimes a few hours. For July, August, Christmas, New Year and large trade fairs, a few days of notice or more gives a much wider choice.
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- Can a private jet land at Courchevel or London City?
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No jet can use the Courchevel altiport; only turboprops such as the PC-12 with a qualified crew land there. London City takes approved jets such as the PC-24, Citation Latitude or Falcon 2000LX with a trained crew.
The aviation expert will answer all your questions about business aviation and private flights. We will help you to compare and choose the best business jet for your flight.